Ep.#19: Sicily to the Shutter: Pietro Motisi's Italian Landscapes

🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #19 of The Urbanaut Podcast, presented in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. In this compelling episode, we have the pleasure of engaging with the distinguished Italian photographer Pietro Motisi. His evocative work offers a deep dive into his photographic journey, from his early self-taught days to his impactful projects like "Lodi, Ora Media" and ongoing explorations in architectural and landscape photography. About Our Guest: Pietro Motisi Pietro Motisi, born in Palermo in 1982, has crafted a photographic narrative that explores the delicate interplay between man and environment. His journey began in theater scene photography, evolving through extensive collaborations with newspapers and magazines, and culminating with a degree in Documentary Photography from the University of Wales, Newport. Known for his contemplative approach to architecture and landscapes, Pietro's work, including projects like "The Ebb Tide" and "Fine", captures the essence of human interaction with spaces, reflecting socio-cultural narratives through his lens. Tune in to this episode to: * Follow Pietro’s evolution in photography, from his initial steps to his sophisticated ongoing projects. * Explore the stories and artistic processes behind "Lodi, Ora Media", "The Ebb Tide", and other notable works. * Discover how Pietro uses green as a narrative tool to reveal urban landscapes and human stories. Don’t forget to: * Subscribe to our channel for more episodes delving into the fascinating world of photography and art. * Like and share this episode to spread the unique perspectives of Italian documentary photography. * Follow us on social media for updates and exclusive content. EPISODE LINKS: Pietro's Contact: www.pietromotisi.it Pietro’s Instagram: @pietromotisi_photography OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 2:04 - Pietro’s Background and Early Involvements 18:31 - Finding his Visual Language 26:36 - Reflecting on the Current State of Photography 31:43 - Education 38:41 - His connection to a Film based Practice 49:04 - Work in Progress, a look into his desktop 59:55 - Deep Dive into "Lodi, Ora Media" 1:12:39 - Continuing to Explore Pietro's Visual Language 1:24:13 - A look into "Sicilia Fantasma" 1:26:52 - Desktop Deep Dive Continues 1:38:11 - Why he stopped doing Portraiture and "The Ebb Tide" 1:47:46 - Discussing our Image Saturated World 2:00:19 - Advice for Image Makers SOCIAL: * Twitter: /UrbanautPodcast * Facebook: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Instagram: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Support on Patreon: /TheUrbanautPodcast #PietroMotisi #TheUrbanautPodcast #Photography #DocumentaryPhotography #ItalianArt #Urbanautica #SteveBisson #PatrickLeeHubbard