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Turf houses are typical of many Nordic countries, including the Faroe Islands where this series was photographed. They have special roofs covered with grass to isolate them from the bad weather, which can make them seem like gnomes’ houses, sprouting from the ground. Although most modern houses tend to prefer other types of roofing materials, turf roofs are still used today and there is a rekindled interest due to their ecological approach to thermal isolation. As the Faroe Islands don’t have any trees, these grass houses feel integrated into the landscape.

Born in 1984 in Basilicata, I live in Rome, I’m a photographer, visual artist and teacher of photography and graphic design. I manage my space, "Il FotoStudio", where I organize exhibitions and courses. I dedicate myself to both digital and analogue experimental photography, often mixing it with other arts such as video and sculpture. In 2016 I won the Sony World Photography Awards in still life category; in 2020 the Ecco Echo Award; in 2023 the CSF Adams Award.