Behind every shot lies a journey through lines, shapes, and spaces in constant evolution.
I primarily photograph modern architecture and its details, focusing on black-and-white fine art. My work deliberately excludes any human presence, allowing the lines and forms of the architecture to take center stage.
Inspired by Ovid’s Metamorphoses, where everything is about change and transformation, I envisioned an evolution of these images, creating a series that reflects this theme.
My Metamorphosis project began in 2022 and continues to grow. I sought to breathe life into the stillness of architecture, imagining these structures breaking free from the ground and finding a new identity. As Dante Alighieri writes in the Divine Comedy, “And we emerged to see the stars again,” I envisioned them transformed—reborn into something entirely different, echoing themes of change, renewal, and transcendence.
Metamorphosis is the product of my imagination—a transformation of my architectural photographs. By narrowing the field of view to focus on details, the images become a “bridge of connection,” an abstraction that links architecture to its transformation. This process offers viewers a new perspective, gently challenging the boundaries of rational thought.
In this imagined world, buildings come alive. They take flight, break away from the ordinary, and and turn into butterflies, shooting stars, new planets, cosmic explosions, or objects floating weightlessly in space.
Real shapes begin to lose their natural context, destabilizing the viewer and gently leading them on a slow journey into a fantastic universe. Through an evolutionary exhibition, what once was familiar becomes something entirely new. Truth turns into illusion, revealing a surreal and dreamlike world where the mind projects emotions, moods, and scenarios, allowing imagination and sensitivity to run free.
About Giusy Baffi
Born in Milan (Italy), where she lives and works, Giusy Baffi spent part of her life in Paris (France). With a background as an expert and consultant in the world of antiques, she decided to explore a new visual dimension: contemporary architectural photography. Her work stands out for its ability to evoke deep emotions, highlighting the essential beauty of contemporary architecture and the transformation of urban and natural landscapes, establishing her as a unique voice in the contemporary photographic scene. Thanks to their extraordinary ability to capture emotions, her photographs are now held in prestigious private collections.
Recognized internationally, the artist has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Bronze Medal at the Paris Photo Prize 2020 for the series Cieli Neri and the Gold Medal at the Tokyo International Photo Awards 2022 for the series Metamorphosis. Her talent has been celebrated not only through these accolades but also through participation in prominent solo and group exhibitions, both in Italy and abroad.
Her photographic works have been exhibited in iconic locations such as the Palazzo Comunale in Siena, Piazza Gae Aulenti in Milan, the MIA Photo Fair in Milan, the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago, the Sparks Gallery in San Diego, and the Coningsby Gallery in London, as well as numerous other international galleries. Alongside with her exhibition activities, the artist’s works have been published in important photographic books and magazines. [Official Website]
