Lu Zirolli
Bio
Lu Zirolli is an Argentine photographer based in Buenos Aires. Her formal work is related to tourism, which provides her with the opportunity to travel multiple times a year. This constant exploration of new places and cultures is consistently reflected in her body of work, especially in her street photography.
She began her photographic studies at the Diego Ortiz Mugica School. Although her initial interest was in digital photography, just two years later, she shifted her focus towards analog photography, which has become her preferred medium for the majority of her projects.
Lu primarily works with a medium-format camera, the Rolleiflex, which grants her a unique perspective and aesthetic. Over the years, she has actively participated in various collective exhibitions, showcasing her creative evolution. In June of this year, she inaugurated her debut solo exhibition, titled "Analogía del ser" (Analogies of Being). This will be her first participation in Pinta Ba Photo.
Statement
I am an Argentine traveler with a restless spirit that finds expression in photography and music. Born and raised in the city of Buenos Aires, I have always walked between two worlds: the bustling city and the serenity of the countryside, both filled with love and meaning. Although art was not a constant presence in my home, the music and paintings of my grandmothers left a mark on me. From a young age, I learned to appreciate and discuss their paintings, an influence I still remember when I look at my own images.
My constant companion is Poncho, a gentle long-haired dachshund who came into my life almost by chance and became my best friend.
My journey into the world of photography began in the digital realm, but after two years, the attraction to analog photography took hold of me. I longed to see the images appear in the "water," as in the movies. I started studying at the Diego Ortiz Mugica school, where fortunately, I had teachers who imparted their love for the darkroom, urging me to follow this magical path that fills my soul.
My work in tourism allows me to explore the world, enriching my photographic style, which focuses on street photography, as I tirelessly seek beauty in every corner of the planet. Most of the time, I work with analog photography, primarily with my beloved Rolleiflex, which has taught me to look and sometimes whispers when to press its shutter.
Through my photography, I seek to infuse beauty, love, peace, and serenity into a world that often seems chaotic. Photography is my personal quest, a constant attempt to be a better version of myself every day.
Photography transports me, forces me to pause, observe, reflect, and feel the world around me. Only after this process can I capture and preserve an ephemeral moment that, at some point, I will share with the eyes of others, while it lives eternally in my heart.
Additional information
Edición limitada a 20 originales. Copia disponible #5/15.
2.5 x 4m / 98.4 x 157 in
