DOLOR Y GLORIA
Personal Project (Excerpt)
A series that captures the raw essence of an iconic Italian bodybuilder, who graciously posed for me after a heartfelt conversation.
I wanted to explore the aesthetic perfection of a sculpted physique. During the shoot we talked about his life’s achievements, insecurities, and what’s lost along the way. A visual exploration of strength, vulnerability, and the beauty found in both. It wasn’t until after I finished the shoot and got the prints back from the lab that a friend pointed out how much this series reminded her of Mapplethorpe’s work — and she was darn right. He’s always been a big source of inspiration.
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