ABOUT ME
Davide Sionis is a photographer and videomaker who has developed a unique personal language, capable of combining technical precision with artistic sensitivity. His work focuses on the authenticity of his subjects, highlighting their strength, vulnerability, and identity, transforming them into images of great emotional depth.
His photographs stand out for an aesthetic that recalls classical painting, with the use of chiaroscuro and strong contrasts, while maintaining the precision and freshness of contemporary photographic language. Each project is conceived as a visual story, capable of merging introspection and narration, resulting in distinctive and memorable works.
Alongside his artistic research, he brings professional expertise that allows him to collaborate with companies, brands, and cultural institutions, both through photography and in the production of video content for events and products.
BACKGROUND AND INSPIRATION
Artistic Vision
Born and raised in Cagliari in the mid-1980s, I grew up in the San Michele neighborhood, one of the most dangerous areas of the city at the time. From a young age, I was deeply intrigued by stories hidden in the shadows, inspired by urban life and the aesthetics of the 1990s. As a child, I collected Escher’s books, mesmerized by his masterful use of light and shadow, as well as postcards of Iron Maiden artworks, drawn to their bold and impactful visuals.
My initial interest in photography was sparked by post-production. I was fascinated by the idea of altering, painting, and distorting reality through images. Along the way, I studied many photographers, but Alfred Stieglitz had the most profound influence on me. His pioneering work in pictorial photography became a crucial reference point, shaping and inspiring many of my artistic projects.