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Handcrafted 3×2 cm wood
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Behind the work
Pizzo delle Saette is one of the most recognizable and rugged peaks in the Apuan Alps. Its compact and vertical structure, marked by deep folds and rockfalls, tells a story of a harsh, almost restless character. To its left emerges the profile of Naso dell’Omo Morto (Nose of the Dead Man), a singular and immediately recognizable rock formation, whose name comes precisely from the human shape that the light, in certain conditions, makes evident. Together, these two presences create a powerful and ambiguous scene, where the mountain seems to take on a face.
It was early spring. I was looking for the first blossoms in the areas between Monte Fiocca and Monte Sumbra, intending to spend the night at altitude. My backpack was heavy, full of essentials, and I left it in the Passo Sella area, from where I wanted to reach certain spots to photograph the sunrise. But as fatigue began to set in, clouds started to gather around me, eventually engulfing the entire landscape. Visibility dropped to zero, and time seemed to slip away along with the possibilities.
Despite everything, I kept moving, trying to reach the shooting spot anyway, even though there were only a few minutes left until sunset. When the wind started to blow decisively, I realized something was changing. About twenty minutes before sunset, the sky suddenly opened up: the clouds dropped, and the light began to paint everything red. The rocky walls, the sea of clouds, the sky itself seemed to burn with a deep and unreal hue.
I had just taken a photograph from Passo Fiocca towards Monte Sumbra, when, looking further, as often happens to me, I noticed the profile of Pizzo delle Saette, separated from Naso dell’Omo Morto by a sea of incandescent clouds. The light was faint but precise, almost surgical, and transformed that distance into a suspended vision.
This image took shape right there, from an unlooked-for, unplanned spectacle, which took shape precisely when it seemed there was no longer any room for anything.
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Selected papers
Each print is made on matte Fine Art paper, using archival pigment inks that ensure exceptional color rendition and a lifespan of over 100 years.
Handmade frames
The artwork can be accompanied by a handcrafted wooden frame with a 2x3 cm profile. Available in black, white, natural wood, and dark stain finishes.
Certificate of Authenticity
Each work is accompanied by a Hahnemühle certificate of authenticity and Marcello Niccodemi's signature applied directly to the print.
