We could call this series of photographs taken during rehearsals of a show inspired by the Symposium of Plato : 'Love in the Time of the Covid-19' to paraphrase G.G.Marquez. The show later became 'Amuri'.
The masks-for those who had chosen to wear them-showed that we were still living in a state of alertness and distrust. Talking about love, even physical love, in that context was almost a challenge. One of many accepted by Gruppo Elettrogeno and I Fiori Blu.
 
In the gymnasium of the Francesco Cavazza Institute for the Blind in Bologna, we improvised a shooting with few lights available and under the careful direction of Martina PALMIERI, who had precise ideas about the details to be highlighted in the images but who, in most cases, decided not to make the subjects pose, immobilizing them. It was important, in fact, to let the movements and gestures of the stage action remain fluid and as free as possible. With my camera, I followed the performers in their movements, in their way of occupying the space and meeting each other. 
It was fun. 

We always wanted to have fun first and foremost. 
Having fun, being good together, accepting each other without any judgment are essential values in this group's theater practice. 
This allows everyone to evolve peacefully, without pressure, without expectations, and everyone can do it in their own way.
This also applies to my photographic work, which I have been able to develop slowly, respecting my possibilities, including logistical ones since I live in Marseilles, and my growing interest in their work, which I respect and appreciate for many reasons. Among them, their ability to update ancient and universal themes and for the therapeutic value of their practice that never takes precedence over artistic quality. ​