“I think as a child you are always drawing, colouring, and doing crafts, and that is totally normal, and seems to be like what you do as a kid. And I think what the – kinda the weird tragedy is when you become an adult, you “grow up” and lose that, you like stop creating you just stop involving yourself in the joy of colouring and creating and stuff...and I just feel like I was lucky enough to never really lose that.” (Ed Templeton - Beautiful Losers, 2008)
If we look for the definition of «art», we can find «the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power».
"I am Giorgio, I am an artist, and I use the camera as my shouting megaphone."
Giorgio Faustini is a black-and-white photographer whose work explores the emotional and existential dimensions of human presence and absence, as well as the defining peculiar traits of modern society. His journey began with portraiture, where he sought to capture more than aesthetic beauty, aiming instead for images that resonate on a deeper, emotional level. This foundation soon evolved, inspired by the guidance of his photography mentor, who encouraged him to step beyond his comfort zone.
Turning his lens to the streets, Giorgio began documenting unposed and unfiltered moments of human interaction within urban environments. His work does not seek to idealize but to provoke introspection, allowing the color of emotions to be determined by the viewer. Over time, his exploration expanded beyond the city to include the natural world, where he investigates the parallels and contrasts between nature and humanity, chaos and stillness.
Using bold contrasts, profound shadows, and a delicate interplay of presence and absence, Giorgio’s work captures both the tension and harmony of life. His latest project, Impermanence, examines the fleeting nature of time through sequences of images crafted with long exposure techniques—a skill he honed specifically for this body of work. Each photograph in the series stands as a unique piece while contributing to a larger narrative, inviting viewers to reflect on the ephemeral and enduring aspects of existence.
With three solo exhibitions to his name, Giorgio continues to push the boundaries of black-and-white photography, using his camera to voice the unspoken and to explore the profound complexities of the modern world.
Short bio:
2007 - Move to Vienna
2008 - Purchase of the first DSLR; juxtaposition of a great mentor
2009 - Start of the learning path at Prager Fotoschule Österreich
2010 - First photography solo exhibition @Café Xeno, Vienna
2010 - Start of the collaboration with a rock magazine as concert photographer
2011 - Move to Shanghai
2011 - Deep dive in the artistic scene M50
2011 - Back to Vienna
2011 - Publication of the first book
2012 - Selection for the "Eyes on" event
2013 - Move to Trieste
2013/2015 - Hibernation and thinking time
2016 - The photographic Renaissance
2018 - Second photography solo exhibition «Flow» @Acquedotto, Trieste
2020 - First developments of the work «Impermanence»
2024 - Third photography solo exhibition «Impermanence» @City Art Room Gallery, Trieste
2007 - Move to Vienna
2008 - Purchase of the first DSLR; juxtaposition of a great mentor
2009 - Start of the learning path at Prager Fotoschule Österreich
2010 - First photography solo exhibition @Café Xeno, Vienna
2010 - Start of the collaboration with a rock magazine as concert photographer
2011 - Move to Shanghai
2011 - Deep dive in the artistic scene M50
2011 - Back to Vienna
2011 - Publication of the first book
2012 - Selection for the "Eyes on" event
2013 - Move to Trieste
2013/2015 - Hibernation and thinking time
2016 - The photographic Renaissance
2018 - Second photography solo exhibition «Flow» @Acquedotto, Trieste
2020 - First developments of the work «Impermanence»
2024 - Third photography solo exhibition «Impermanence» @City Art Room Gallery, Trieste