From the Italian photographer Simone Pastorini, we present a “long-term and evolving project, ‘BROKEN,’ mutable in nature, like life itself.”
True to his alias, Pastorini remains invisible. His meticulously framed images carry no personal taint. The portfolio is an ode to geometry, repetitiveness, and the pure beauty of an unbiased look at the form—whether in nature, architecture, or urban landscapes. The artist wants viewers to focus on what is in front of them, to see things as they are, and to find balance in the moment.
When Pastorini rarely chooses to portray the abstract, he succeeds. Shadows, fog, and water create a veil in contrast to his usual style. It is alluring and unsettling, as if the viewer cannot really trust his senses and the darkness was always there, behind every image of the usual.
Pastorini focuses mainly on landscape and architectural photography, leaning toward the comforting embrace of minimalism. With a background in mechanical design, he has found in visual arts what he calls an “ideal synthesis” of thoughts, concepts, and life experiences. In this project, the artist draws from themes of resilience, strength, and the power of overcoming.
“The common thread […] is the theme of death and loss, the ability to let go, but also the capacity to rebuild.” Duality, as it were. He is hopeful and accepting of one’s feelings, viewing grief as a natural part of existence—a friendly, supportive shoulder, rather than a venomous feeling that eats at you.
Read our “Camouflage” issue in full
RAWGUE.’s 4th issue delved into the grey, moody, and cold atmosphere of winter. Yet it did not sink into the depths of madness or depression. Instead, it embraced this season of hibernation, allowing 31 artists from all over the world to present their timid work beneath a veil of quiet beauty.
We’re a team of writers using our craft to spotlight art in its most honest form. RAWGUE. started as a bi-monthly editorial experiment where each issue’s theme is dictated by the submitted work, thus removing editorial bias from the equation and preserving a more raw approach. We focus on all forms of poetry: written, photographed, painted, drawn, and filmed.
