VENEXIA // THE VENICE ANTHOLOGY

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This work originates from two strong and deeply radicated needs (that only in recent times I was able to translate into words):
On the one side the need to record memories of my youth in this unique environment in which I was bred. On the other side I want to pay my homage to this Island and its Lagoon, which are both perpetually misunderstood and portrayed on the edge of the ridiculous.

 

Who lives here knows that this Island is small, too small most of the times. 
Venice and its humidity deeply soak into humans that live here, corrupting their bones and souls.

The main land suddenly seems a very, very far away reality, ”the countryside” we call it, often disgusted by it’s ordinary nature.

Venice: when you are on the Island, it is like a dream that doesn’t let you escape.
Venice: when you are far away, is like waves when the first foot lands on earth after a long time on a boat, it’s on the land that the waves really seem alive, making you shake.