Simone Maestra

Born in Italy. Graduated from the school of photography and visual arts (ISFAV), Padova, Italy. After some work experience abroad, I specialized in interior design photography collaborating since 2002 with the Agency Franca Speranza/Olycom and later with BlobCG Agency in Milan. In 2005 I worked in Paris as assistent with photographer Daniele & Iango, Jean Baptiste Mondino and Tommaso Sartori . In 2007 I moved to Spain where actually I’m living and working.
In 2016 I started paintings, self-taught.
My artistic activity is inextricably linked to my photographic career.
I borrow the immediate character of the cut from the latter ‒ as the result of an analog practice that involves the conception of a definitive shot ‒ as well as the narrative intent, designed to outline the fundamental human presence. After all, art and photography have always followed a parallel path in my life, beginning from the years of studies, during which I started to draw with pencils. Painting remained a latent desire until my move to Spain where I was finally able to begin working in a studio. Again, it’s the photos, taken by me or more commonly found around, that offer the starting point for my paintings. I am struck by the private expressions and pose...

Isfav (Padova/Italy)