Evidence Of Hands On Stone

Since 1989, I have been photographing the architectural landscape of Italy, exploring the visual splendor of its religious, public and vernacular structures. These photographs began as a way of looking closely – at surfaces shaped by time, weather, and human touch. Stone holds a record of presence, even when the people are long gone. What remains is a quiet conversation between hand and material, still unfolding.

These objects are the evidence of patient application of hands on stone, allowing extraordinary things to be created from ordinary materials. Over time, layers of the past and present combine to create something that will remain to be seen in the future.
I work with a large format camera for its ability to express nuances of tone and detail as well as for the deliberate actions which the camera requires and which I enjoy.