Biografia
Matthieu Gelissen
Monster – Holandia
Matthieu Gelissen, niezwykle utalentowany holenderski fotograf krajobrazowy, doskonalił swoją artystyczną wizję poprzez rygorystyczne szkolenie w Akademii Sztuk Pięknych w Rotterdamie. Po ukończeniu studiów, jego niewyczerpane pragnienie odkryć popchnęło go do podróży przez kontynenty: z Afryki do Azji, z Ameryki Łacińskiej, a w szczególności do surrealistycznych krajobrazów czarnych pustyń lawowych i lodowców w centralnych górach Islandii.
Projekt Visio Mentis
Tropea 2-9 sierpnia 2025 r.
Projekt
“Na brzegach rzeki Czas”
To właśnie tutaj, w tych ogromnych i ponadczasowych krajobrazach Kapadocji, niestrudzenie kształtowanych przez Czas, Matthieu Gelissen dostrzega głęboką, uniwersalną prawdę: nasz wymiar jako istot ludzkich, zaledwie maleńki fragment kolosalnego i niepowstrzymanego systemu organicznego, świata samego w sobie. Dostrzeżenie i sfotografowanie wewnętrznego piękna tej pierwotnej siły natury z nieodpartą chęcią skłoniło go do sięgnięcia po aparat. Ogłuszająca cisza i majestatyczna samotność, przenikające te obrazy, konfrontują nas z nami samymi, naszymi najgłębszymi uczuciami i naszym prawdziwym miejscem na ziemi. Dla Matthieu obraz osiąga pełnię sukcesu, gdy przechodzi alchemiczną transformację, przechodząc od sfery wizualnej do emocjonalnej, rezonując w oczach i duszy widza.
Zobacz innych fotografów Visio Mentis - 2-9 sierpnia 2025 r.
Jestem zaszczycona i szczęśliwa,że moje fotografie pojawiły się w gronie tak wielu wybitnych artystów w pięknym i historycznym miejscu jakim jest Tropea. Bardzo dziękuję i to ogromne wyróżnienie !
Agnieszka Kołodziejska
I am very happy to be able to participate in the photography exhibition in Tropea – Italy, thank you very much to Marcello who has arranged everything. The exhibition went smoothly, and it was nice to see the videos during the exhibition. Marcello sent me photos of my exhibit to my country Indonesia and I was very happy to see it, as well as the catalogue book and barcodes as well. I hope to be able to participate in another photo exhibition. Thank you for your hard work so this photography exhibition can be done well.
Aida Pray
The exhibit at the Museo Diocesano in Tropea was a beautiful blend of history and contemporary vision. Each photographer brought their own style, ranging from street photography to nature and wildlife, creating a diverse yet harmonious collection.
The centuries-old setting added depth and reverence, making the images feel timeless and giving the exhibit a unique and lasting impact.
Robin Thornton
This exhibition at Ex-Stac in Catanzaro, Italy was a wonderful experience, and I was truly honored to be invited to take part and share my work alongside so many talented artists. The show brings together a diverse range of photographic styles, making it a rich and inspiring collection. A huge thanks to Marcello Pitardi for the fantastic job he did organizing the exhibition—his vision and dedication brought everything together beautifully.
Robin Thornton
The exhibition in March 2025 at Ex Stac in Catanzaro, which was the part of the Visio Mentis project, was an amazing event for me. The whole organizing team did a wonderful professional job in promoting photography as an art and photographers as the personalities. Seeing my own photos exhibited in the beautiful setting and having the opportunity to share my thoughts with other colleagues photographers and the audience was an unforgettable experience for me that I still enjoy for a long time after the exhibition is over. I am proud to have been a part of this project and at the same time it is an inspiration for me to continue searching for my own vizio mentis. Thank you very much for your support.
Daniela Dluhošová
Ho accettato con grande entusiasmo l’invito a partecipare alla mostra VISIO MENTIS a Catanzaro, che rappresenta la mia prima esperienza in una mostra collettiva. Ho avuto il piacere di conoscere il curatore, Marcello Pitardi, grazie alla pagina Pixel Photo Magazine, e abbiamo instaurato un ottimo rapporto. Marcello è una persona precisa e pragmatica, che lavora con efficacia e determinazione. Inizialmente, temevo che la distanza da Bruxelles e i miei impegni lavorativi avrebbero reso difficile la mia partecipazione, ma tutto si è svolto senza problemi. Purtroppo, non ho potuto essere presente all’evento a causa della distanza e degli impegni, ma sono felice di sapere che la mostra ha avuto un ottimo successo e che le mie foto hanno potuto essere viste da decine di persone, condividendo con loro la mia visione della fotografia.
Giancarlo Maria Ricci
Ich habe die Einweihung live auf Facebook verfolgt: Es war fantastisch! Ich hoffe wirklich, bei den nächsten Pixel Photo Magazine-Events dabei sein zu können.
Lance Chennault
Un evento importante organizzato in maniera eccellente,professionale in una bellissima location. Grande impegno e aiuto da parte di Marcello. Felicissima di aver partecipato
Marzia Bernini
Un événement qui a apporté du prestige aux émotions. Je crois que l’organisation de l’événement a été impeccable dans les moindres détails. Je serai également heureux d’être présent à vos événements à l’avenir.
Marie Lauff
Many thanks to the organizers of the exhibition. Everything was done at the highest level. Special thanks for the work done by Marcello Pitardi. It was a great honor to participate in this celebration of photography