The Emptiness Around
by Vito Renò
portfolio special mention call 'Urbanautica Institute Awards 2023', 2023
Category: Representations of Space, Architecture, and Conflicts
The photographic series distinctively captures the geographical location of the Paolo VI neighborhood in Taranto, born in the late '60s to address the housing demand generated by the steel industry settlement.
The neighborhood stands out for its peculiarity of being at a considerable distance from the city, almost dropped from above with emptiness around.
The images showcase the proximity of the settlement to open spaces, with randomly arranged architectures seamlessly blending with the wild nature of the Mediterranean scrubland.
Landscapes that seem to stretch into nothingness emphasize the unique relationship between the neighborhood and the void that surrounds it.
The place presents itself as an enigma written among streets, architectures, and open spaces.
A text awaiting deciphering.
also from Urbanautica Institute Awards 2023