The artwork is a black and white photographic image depicting a lone figure standing in a dense, forested landscape. The composition is striking, with the towering, ghostly cypress trees forming a dramatic backdrop and creating a sense of mystery and solitude. The image is characterized by a high contrast and a somber, introspective mood. The figure appears small and dwarfed by the natural surroundings, suggesting a contemplative and introspective state. The artistic style and technique employed suggest a modernist approach, with the photographer using the play of light and shadow to create a powerful and evocative visual narrative. The overall context of the piece suggests a meditation on the human experience within the grandeur of the natural world. ...
Tommy Malekoff turns his attention to the intersections of human presence, memory, and landscape in the American South, revealing subtle histories embedded in place. His work employs a range of media, including video, photography, and painting, to explore themes of displacement, ecological transformation, and the traces of human presence in natural environments. In his video installations, Malekoff captures moments where the natural world intersects with human-made structures, revealing the complexities of these interactions. His photographic works often depict scenes of desolation and beauty, highlighting the remnants of human activity in the landscape. Through these mediums, he examines the impermanence of human constructions and the enduring presence of nature. Malekoff's paintings, characterized by their detailed and atmospheric qualities, further investigate these themes, offering a contemplative view of the landscapes he portrays. By combining various media, he creates immersive experiences that invite viewers to reflect on the relationship between humanity and the environment. Through his multifaceted approach, Tommy Malekoff's work challenges perceptions of the American landscape, encouraging a deeper understanding of the forces that shape it and the traces left behind by human presence. ...
Over the years, the gallery has developed a programme of exhibitions with Italian and international artists, focusing on themes related to time, space and the human condition. Moving to Milan in 2003, developed a narrative connected to a nomadic attitude, using different spaces in the city. ZERO... has collaborated with national and international museums, as well as public and private institutions.
