Bruno Paolo Benedetti - Dark Water Reflections

Bruno Paolo Benedetti, born in 1954, began taking photographs in 1968, studying perspective and photographic techniques. From the beginning he focused on black-and-white photography, observing the contrasts of nature, the lights, and interpreting the reality around him. When he was 25 he began working in the darkroom, refining his technique using filters, high-contrast films for making his first surreal and abstract photographs. At the same time he began traveling around Europe and the world: India, Nepal, Bhutan, South America, South Africa, Egypt, the Comoros Islands are among the places he has visited most. The study of the religions and mysticism in all of them inspired his artistic production, especially his surreal photography, where cultural and religious archetypes are depicted.

Exhibitions:
Venezia misteriosa, Venice, November 2015
Internazionale Italia Arte, MITT Turin, May 2013
Cinema Farnese Rome, June-July 2012
Cinema Farnese, Rome, May-September 2013

Abstract Dark Water Reflections

Black-and-white photographic work characterized by strong contrast and high luminosity. The image captures a light reflection on a dark water surface, transformed through photographic post-processing that enhances abstraction, grain, and tonal separation. The composition is entirely derived from the original photograph, with no inclusion of external or non-original visual elements.

Printed on fine art riso paper 100 g, glossy,
Hand signed
Unique edition