BOTANICAL BALLET

About the Botanical Ballet series

This Autumn something very special is revealed and exhibited. Davide captured professional dutch dancers of the National Ballet surrounded with thousands of real flowers.

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How this series was made

As a child, I was captivated by the intricate structures found in flowers and leaves—the way the veins of a leaf intertwine, how the stamens and the colors of petals blend seamlessly. It's truly mesmerizing!

In 2021, I began collaborating with professional ballet dancers, capturing their grace in black and white. I realized I wanted to incorporate the vibrant and meaningful colors of flowers as a backdrop for my new art series: Botanical Ballet.

This series explores profound themes intertwined with the aesthetic poses of the ballet dancers—an essential combination for my art.

While many today discuss 'sustainability,' I embrace and celebrate the transience that is so palpable when surrounded by flowers. Eternal life would diminish the beauty of things that have such fleeting existences.

This floral series is a tribute to the seasons, nature, and the elegance and strength of the human body. For this series, I exclusively use a Hasselblad camera to achieve the finest sharpness and colors. All the flowers you see are real—sometimes up to 5,000 flowers for a single dress!