CÉSAR GUARDIA ALEMAÑI

Towards Intimacy

Buenos Aires, Argentina • cesarguardialemani.com

  • Towards Intimacy is a project that explores small moments in the lives of fictional characters, inspired by real processes that occur in their personal spaces.

    In these intimate environments, life inexorably continues its course, producing events that can mark turning points, trigger significant changes, or, conversely, trap individuals in recurring patterns. 

    The project contrasts large-format color photographs, rich in detail and expanding on the intricacies of the characters' surroundings, with black-and-white 1:1 portraits that focus solely on the subtle expressions and fine details of the characters themselves. While the color images immerse viewers in the tangible elements of the characters' worlds, the monochrome portraits distill their emotional states, creating a dialogue between the two formats.

    The series offer a window into the essence of these profound internal experiences—stories of transformation, gratitude, and loss. 

    It captures important moments that redefine people’s worldviews and their capacity to adapt into new conditions.

  • The images will be printed on Hahnemühle Agave paper, each measuring 53 x 40 inches (framed), and the black and white pictures in Hahnemühle Baryta, measuring 9x9 inches (framed). 

    Done in Buenos Aires in 2023 with a digital medium format Hasselblad X2D camera, a 30mm and a 45mm XCD lens.