roberto rodolfo cami: LIGHT AND SHAPES OF SILENCE

Through states of spatial relations emerging from the shadows, I sought thought in the still shapes of silence, as it envelops itself in the light that settles between dialogues and synonyms. Thus, my compositional investigation would like to be realized through photographs taken exclusively with natural light, under-exposed and with successive variations in brightness and contrast, trying to portray the subjects emerging from the dim light (of the listening mind and soul) in an atmosphere of mystery despite their simplicity.

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A staged photograph featuring a composition and interplay of simple, real-world objects: a red apple with a grey. Photography aluminum knife driven vertically into it, captured in semi-darkness against a dark background. A deliberate study of light and color renders the subjects in this dim setting against a black backdrop. This work exemplifies new media, hybrid, and digital art—a visualization of a mental image originating in the digital realm that finds a meaningful existence as a certified, unique-edition fine art print.

LIGHT AND SHAPES OF SILENCE 01

A posed photograph featuring a composition and interplay of simple, real-life objects. A crystal goblet holds brown walnuts within its transparent form; the scene—set against a dark background—captures an intriguing interplay of light and shadow. A deliberate study of light and color renders the subjects in semi-darkness against a black backdrop. This work exemplifies new media, hybrid, and digital art; it represents the visualization of a mental image that originates digitally yet finds a meaningful existence as a certified, unique-edition fine art print. Photography

LIGHT AND SHAPES OF SILENCE 02

A staged photograph featuring simple, real-life objects: a hat and pears depicted in semi-darkness against a dark background. A deliberate study of light and color renders the subjects in this dim setting, set against a black backdrop. This work exemplifies new media, hybrid, and digital art; it visualizes a mental image born digitally from the artist's exploration of daily life, finding a meaningful form of coexistence as a certified, unique-edition fine art print. Photography

LIGHT AND SHAPES OF SILENCE 03

A posed photograph featuring a composition and interplay of simple, real-life objects. Two short baguettes are arranged crosswise—resembling open scissors—on a surface and held together by an Allen key; the image is rendered in brown tones with striking chiaroscuro effects, captured in semi-darkness. The surrounding setting fades into soft, near-black tones. Careful attention to light and color defines the subjects within the dim light against a black background. This work exemplifies new media, hybrid, and digital art; it represents a mental image that originates digitally and finds its meaning through coexistence as a certified, unique-edition fine art print. Photography

LIGHT AND SHAPES OF SILENCE 04

A staged photograph featuring a composition and interplay of simple, real-life objects. A clear crystal vase is filled halfway with water, in which a portable umbrella with a handle is submerged; the umbrella is black. The vase is defined by lines of light, while the subjects are depicted in semi-darkness. The surrounding setting is predominantly black, with soft, blurred tones. A deliberate study of light and color renders the scene in semi-darkness against a black background. This is an example of new media art, hybrid art, and digital art—visualizing an image born in the digital realm that finds a new form of existence as a certified, unique-edition fine art print. Photography

LIGHT AND SHAPES OF SILENCE 05

A staged photograph featuring a composition and interplay of simple, real-life objects. It depicts a lidded Sheffield-style vessel with an antique silver finish; one of its two openings holds a curved, pointed red pepper that resembles a tongue. The subjects are portrayed in semi-darkness against a black background. The surrounding setting is rendered in near-black, softly diffused tones. A deliberate study of light and color captures the scene in this dim atmosphere. This work is an example of new media, hybrid, and digital art—a visualization of a mental image that originates digitally and finds a meaningful existence as a certified, unique-edition fine art print. Photography

LIGHT AND SHAPES OF SILENCE 06

A staged photograph featuring a composition and interplay of simple, real-life objects. An aluminum-grey wrench, balanced atop a beige egg, grips a tortellino—a traditional Italian fresh pasta. The subjects are depicted in semi-darkness. The surrounding setting fades into soft, near-black tones. Careful lighting and color treatment render the subjects in this dim light against a black background. An example of new media, hybrid, and digital art, this work visualizes a mental image that originates digitally and finds a meaningful existence as a certified, unique-edition fine art print. Photography

LIGHT AND SHAPES OF SILENCE 07

A posed photograph featuring a composition and dialogue between simple, real-life objects. A beige-toned egg, encircled by a wreath of shaving foam in shades of white, gray, and pale blue, rests on a black plate alongside a black razor. It appears as though the egg has just been shaved, shedding a part of a state that never actually existed. The subjects are depicted in semi-darkness against a black background, with the surrounding setting rendered in soft, shadowy black tones. Careful attention to light and color defines the scene. This work is an example of new media, hybrid, and digital art; it visualizes a mental image that originates digitally yet finds a meaningful existence as a certified, unique-edition fine art print. Photography

LIGHT AND SHAPES OF SILENCE 08

A posed photograph featuring a composition and interplay of simple, real-life objects. A beige-toned egg, placed inside a transparent green glass, floats within a ring of shaving foam—rendered in shades of white, gray, and pale blue. The subjects are depicted in semi-darkness. The surrounding setting fades into a soft, near-black tone. Careful attention to light and color renders the scene in dim light against a black background. This is an example of new media, hybrid, and digital art—a visualization of a mental image that originates digitally and finds a new form of existence as a certified, unique-edition fine art print. Photography

LIGHT AND SHAPES OF SILENCE 09

A posed photograph featuring a composition and dialogue between simple, real-life objects. A stalk of celery stands vertically—displaying shades of unripe green—bound by a slender orange ribbon and conveying a sense of stillness. The subjects are depicted in semi-darkness; the surrounding setting fades into soft, shadowy black tones. Careful attention to light and color renders the scene against a black background. This work exemplifies new media, hybrid, and digital art: a mental image born in the digital realm that finds a new form of existence as a certified, unique-edition fine art print. Photography

LIGHT AND SHAPES OF SILENCE 10

A posed photograph featuring a composition and dialogue between simple, real-life objects. Two brown potatoes rest upon an open volume on architecture—also in shades of brown—creating a dialogue of forms. The subjects are depicted in semi-darkness; the surrounding setting fades into soft, near-black tones. Careful attention to light and color renders them within this dim atmosphere against a black background. This work exemplifies new media, hybrid, and digital art: a mental image originating in the digital realm that finds a new meaning of coexistence as a certified, unique-edition fine art print. Photography

LIGHT AND SHAPES OF SILENCE 11

A staged photograph featuring a composition and interplay of simple, real-life objects. A gesture embodies a temptation: a pair of red rubber kitchen gloves offers a piece of dark chocolate. The subjects are depicted in semi-darkness against a black background. The surrounding setting is rendered in soft, shadowy black tones. Careful attention to light and color defines the subjects within this dim atmosphere. This work is an example of new media, hybrid, and digital art—a visualization of a mental image that originates digitally and finds its meaning through coexistence as a certified, unique-edition fine art print. Photography

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Project: 12 artworks.

Concept Origin: digital file, 2026.

Authenticity and Edition: unique edition 1/1, signed by the artist + certificate of authenticity for the file or the print.
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