Laura Ghezzi is a 24 years old photographer originally from Bergamo, Italy. In July 2019 she graduated in BA Photography from Middlesex University in London, where she is now based. Her degree project ‘Adagio’ has been exhibited at Free Range show last June in London, then published on various online magazines, including The Guardian, The British Journal Of Photography and FotoRoom.
Laura’s eye is naturally drawn to the mundane. Her favourite subject is the ordinary, the everyday that is just “normal” and seems unnoticeable at first glance. Looking at small details in her surroundings reminds her that it is possible to find beauty and peace in the most common places, even if right outside your doorstep.
About ‘Adagio’ – words by Laura Ghezzi:
My grandmother used to tell me “adagio”: translated from Italian, it means to go slowly, with no rush. Over time, it became my philosophy. While wandering in the physical and mental spaces of my past and present home, I use my camera as a tool for making peace with how things are and how they used to be. It is the simple pleasure of just looking that draws me to contemplate my surroundings, shaped by that familiar light. As I go, the mundane evokes bittersweet feelings that lead me to discover new meanings. This process of observing while being in the moment allows me to accept and embrace reality and relationships as they are, with no need to try and fix them.
I worked on ‘Adagio’ from summer 2018 to spring 2019, even if I likes to think about it as a never ending project. It was shot on 35mm and medium format film, both in London and Italy. The series was born from the urge to deal with personal issues at the time, which made me realise how things had changed since I left home and people behind. In the end, this project turned out to be about accepting and letting go.
