"Every face becomes a narrative, shaped by life, memory, and context, and photography becomes a form of exchange between two human trajectories."
- Roberto Pazzi
Across Sri Lanka, faith is lived through ritual, discipline, gesture, and place. This series moves from young Buddhist novice monks in Galle to candlelit temple rituals near Kataragama and a natural cave used as a monastery.
"As prayers fill the ancient church, a flame is kindled within the aediculae, which many believe mark the resting place of Jesus. This fire, seen as a miraculous gift from the Holy Spirit, becomes a living symbol of Christ’s resurrection."
"Expressions of devotion have always drawn me in. I grew up in a secular Jewish home, yet from a young age, I was fascinated by acts of devotion. Today, I continue to be drawn to moments of faith and spirituality."
Each January, tens of thousands of pilgrims journey to Lalibela, a sacred town often described as the spiritual heart of Ethiopia. They arrive on foot, by bus, and from distant villages scattered across the Ethiopian highlands.
Faith is the unwavering belief and deep trust in something beyond concrete evidence. It is a guiding principle that provides purpose, shapes human values, and acts as an anchor during times of uncertainty, whether directed toward a higher power, humanity, or one's own inner resilience.
Born in Belgium with strong Italian roots, Gianni combines authenticity and warmth with precision and flair. His photography doesn't just document what's in front of the camera – it tells stories that stay with you.
"Dust rises into the morning air, transforming the camp into a place that feels suspended in time. Portraits emerge from the haze:
boys standing at the threshold between childhood and duty, men whose quiet presence reflects the strength and dignity of their cattle.
- Gabi Steiner
In a tender moment, a boy kneels and gently presses his forehead against a young calf's—a simple gesture revealing a profound connection between the human and the animal. "
- Gabi Steiner
"Something exists beyond the portrait itself. The gaze is never simply an expression; it is a presence. It seems to carry the memory of landscapes, the slow rhythm of the seasons, the quiet gravity of lives shaped by earth, wind, and dust."
- William Ropp