In Sumba, Indonesia, horses are sacred animals, symbols of prosperity, social status, and connection to ancestors. They are used in wedding and funeral rites to accompany the deceased to the afterlife. They also feature a local breed, the Sumba Pony, strong and agile, used for traditional dances to the beat of drums, adorned with various designs. The Marapu have cared for and venerated them since childhood.
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 .