Giorgia Valli
Mineral Files
Unique Matte Giclée Edition Print
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
more info giorgiavalli@gmail.com
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
more info giorgiavalli@gmail.com
Much like geological formations, this digital file underwent a "Stratification Period" from 2008 to 2024, layering fragments of memory and form.
Reflecting on the modern world and the impact of technology, which contrasts with my search for a purer connection to Nature through spiritual and shamanic practices, I've started an experiment using my digital photo archive.
This began as I meditated among rocks
observing their textures and listening to the wind moving through the crevices.
Rocks, with their millennia-old histories, represent time and layered memories, much like my archive. Inspired by this, I began layering digital images and using software to "scratch" through these layers, uncovering textures reminiscent of crystal.
My deep relationship with Nature drives me to seek the roots of even the digital medium, reaching back to silica - a mineral essential for today’s vast network of communication.
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Stratification Period: 2017-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2021-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2018-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2021-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2017-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2019-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2012-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2011-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2014-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2022-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2020-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2011-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2009-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2011-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2010-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2010-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2015-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2013-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2020-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2009-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
Stratification Period: 2008-2024
To be produced as a unique matte giclée edition
52.3 × 78.8 in - 133 × 200 cm
In my artistic practice, I explore the deep connection between nature and the digital world, reflecting on how humans, even in the age of technology, continue to seek a connection with the natural universe. My work, influenced by my experience as an observer and lover of nature, is nourished by rituals, intuitions, and profound dialogues with the organic world.
Through photography, digital manipulation, and a meditative approach, I create works that invite the viewer to reflect on the memory of time and our ancestral connection to the materials around us.
"Mineral Files" is a project born from the desire to explore the digital realm as an extension of nature. In a world dominated by technology, I seek to reconnect humans with their natural roots, revealing how even the digital world is intrinsically tied to the mineral elements of the Earth. The project highlights a contemporary paradox: while we revere technology, we forget that it has material roots in nature itself. Silicon, minerals, and crystals form the foundation of the digital infrastructure. Through this work, I invite the public to see the digital world as an extension of nature, rather than its denial.
My approach to each creation is like a ritual. Each piece is the result of meditation and dialogue with the memory of the Earth. I like to think of my works as tools for connection, offering a space for reflection on the relationship between oneself, the digital world, and the natural world.
Through digital manipulation, I explore the potential of software as an archaeological tool, seeking signs, textures, and colors that evoke minerals and natural forms. Through this process, shapes emerge that speak of energy, time, and connection, suggesting both inner and symbolic landscapes.
Through photography, digital manipulation, and a meditative approach, I create works that invite the viewer to reflect on the memory of time and our ancestral connection to the materials around us.
"Mineral Files" is a project born from the desire to explore the digital realm as an extension of nature. In a world dominated by technology, I seek to reconnect humans with their natural roots, revealing how even the digital world is intrinsically tied to the mineral elements of the Earth. The project highlights a contemporary paradox: while we revere technology, we forget that it has material roots in nature itself. Silicon, minerals, and crystals form the foundation of the digital infrastructure. Through this work, I invite the public to see the digital world as an extension of nature, rather than its denial.
My approach to each creation is like a ritual. Each piece is the result of meditation and dialogue with the memory of the Earth. I like to think of my works as tools for connection, offering a space for reflection on the relationship between oneself, the digital world, and the natural world.
Through digital manipulation, I explore the potential of software as an archaeological tool, seeking signs, textures, and colors that evoke minerals and natural forms. Through this process, shapes emerge that speak of energy, time, and connection, suggesting both inner and symbolic landscapes.