ELLIE'S FIRST COMMUNION
I can’t remember exactly when my interest on gypsy has started, but I feel like I always wanted to photograph them. One of my degrees piece, Kids, focus on a group on children living in a caravan site in a small Italian town.
Ellie is a gypsy child that lives in London. I met her and her family last spring, while I was trying to get in touch with any London based community. It was not easy to approach them and it’s still hard to get in touch with them, however they have declared me their official photographer. I have got the feeling this project will last for a very long time.
About Me
- VALENTINA SCHIVARDI
- When I was a child I used to dream about awaking in an abandoned town and have free access to anyone’s home. I grew up in a small Italian village; studying art was a way to reach out to wider world. A friend lend me his camera, the first I used it I knew I wanted to become a photographer. After graduating at Bauer School of Photography, I moved to New York where I was a teaching assistant at International Center of Photography. Upon returning to Italy I headed the Photography Department at Falcone Design School and studied cinema at D.A.M.S. University of Literature and Philosophy. During this time I developed my personal projects and I worked for a variety of professional commissions, including Grazia Neri Photo Press Agency. Three years ago I moved to London. My obsession has remained the same: to find a point of entry to another person’s life, to explore my fascination with the world. My last project,”CLOSE: Ewen house” is about the encounter with my neighbours.
Mi piacciono molto Valentina. I can see you in them. The family bonds, their indivduality and the dreamy looks. Maybe at times the flash is abit too strong for me, but then again this might reinforce your personal touch and message. Are these people your neighbours and part of your project?
ReplyDeleteCiao bella and all the best.
Valentina! please let me know next time you update your blog. I love to see your stuff. keep shooting your really onto something beautiful!
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