The charcoal burners of Serra San Bruno are the last custodians of an ancient, millennia-old art of artisanal charcoal production, primarily from holm oak, using Phoenician techniques passed down from generation to generation in the heart of the Serre Park in Calabria. This laborious yet distinctive craft resists automation, creating a highly sought-after charcoal of the highest quality. They work in small family teams, building and supervising the "scarazzi" (charcoal kilns) for about 20 days, a labor that requires sacrifice but represents a model of a slow and sustainable economy.
Born in Turin in 1965, photographer from the age of 8, when I received my first camera as a gift. Animals have been part of my life, professional and otherwise, for over 30 years and photographing them has been an absolutely natural path. Only later did my love for travel lead me to discover my passion for documentary and reportage photos. Photographer to tell stories, for an aesthetic and emotional research; the constant search for light, color, the moment but above all the interaction with the people I meet gives me a great boost to sharing and understanding human nature .
