“Urban Visions is not just the name of the photographic series created by Erberto Zani between 2003 and 2020, but is also an artistic journey which is in constant evolution. It is a long term project characterized by unusual, sometimes abstract views of everyday objects that surround us in the cities we live in. The complexity of the shapes around us, and their perfect balance in the world have always fascinated me. What truly catches my eye and intrigues me is the possibility of methamorposis: by focusing on a specific detail, isolating it from the context, playing with the size, it transforms into something else, something totally new. All while preserving its original harmony.
The secret is to let the pure form speak for itself, free from descriptive meaning, and translating it into graphic art.
The resulting geometric abstractionism is mainly based on my emotions: the feelings from a past experience slowly resurface and find their own flow.
The cut that determines the final subject is never accidental. It is a conscious mental process, frozen by the click of the shutter.
It is a long and strenuous process, marked by many tries and second thoughts. It is an attempt to create an alternative reality, a new and different perspective”.