BIO
Dario Mannucci (b. 1982) is a photographer based in Florence, Italy.
He holds a BSc in Economics and a MSc in Finance. While pursuing a career in the financal industry, he studied Photography at Fondazione Studio Marangoni. Since 2018, he has been deeply invested in portraiture, focusing on themes of collective and individual identity, vulnerability, and authenticity.
His long-term project, The Clearing, is a meditation on authentic manhood—a journey into the deeper layers of the male soul. The project seeks to deconstruct masculinity and challenge traditional gender assumptions, offering a sensitive and intimate portrayal of vulnerable masculinity. Dario's approach draws extensively on documentary photography and favors the blending of portraiture and landscape images to construct meaning and narrative. He integrates abstract and figurative features to create ethereal representations of the human body, whose boundaries fade into a quiet, subtle, and dark atmosphere.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My creative practice revolves around using photography to explore the fundamental nature and vulnerability of humanity. I aim to create work that encourages empathy and intimacy, and sparks critical conversations on these themes. In my practice, I strive to establish a sense of connection with my subjects while challenging myself to capture their essence in a respectful and authentic manner. Nudity and darkness are key signifiers in my work, reflecting the depth of human connections and the journey of revealing and connecting with others.
Rather than providing definitive answers, my work is intended to provoke inquiry and encourage viewers to challenge their own beliefs. Through my images, I aim to inspire personal and intimate experiences that invite interpretation and reflection.
Rather than providing definitive answers, my work is intended to provoke inquiry and encourage viewers to challenge their own beliefs. Through my images, I aim to inspire personal and intimate experiences that invite interpretation and reflection.