Blue And
Beyond is photographer Alessandro Sarno's first solo exhibition, inspired by
his coffee table book of the same name, “Blue and Beyond”. A curated collection
of moments he captured during his travels throughout the islands of The Bahamas,
the exhibition features photographs from the book along with new captured
images.
Born in
Milano and raised in the beautiful countryside in the Italian province of
Treviso, Sarno has always had a passion for travel.
“I mostly
travel alone, and I love it, because it’s the only way I can completely open
myself up to experience the places and the people I encounter along my way,”
Sarno said.
Sarno’s
first trip to The Bahamas in 2008 sparked a love for the country, its culture
and people. Since then he has been returning to spend a few months every year.
Before coming to The Bahamas, Sarno had never really owned a camera, nor taken pictures.
He felt compelled to get one to capture the “hundred shades of blue of the sea”;
his experiences with the local environment led him to seriously pursue the art
of photography.
His practice
focuses mainly on local people, landscape and wildlife, hoping to capture
minute details he’s noticed on his travels.
Sarno’s
photographs venture beyond the sea and beachscapes, shifting focus onto the
scenes of everyday life. His work celebrates the freedom and simplicity of the
islands.
His recently
published "Blue And Beyond” depicts life in The Bahamas, hoping to inspire
appreciation for the country’s natural beauty. He hopes that the book will
inspire visitors to travel beyond Nassau, to explore the Family Islands. Some
of his favorite images are “The Girl Who Dances With The Sea”, “The Girl In Her
Sunday Dress” and “Old Lady Reading The Bible”, which tells the story of a
woman who finds comfort in the Bible while her intoxicated husband is inside
the house. Sarno is currently working on a new book dedicated to Cat Island and
its people.
At Blue and
Beyond, visitors will find a 39-photo collection of images that tell individual
stories of life in the country. The exhibition will be on view at The Ladder
Gallery at New Providence Community Centre, on Blake Road Thursday, February 11-28.
An opening reception will be held at 6 p.m. on February 11, and the public is
invited to attend. Following the show, Sarno’s work will be exclusively
distributed by The Place For Art, at the Doongalik Studios compound on Village
Road.
For more
information on Sarno, visit his website www.thelonesomephotographer.com or contact
him via email at asarno@me.com.
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