Fine Art Photography

Bio

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Claudio Mortensen is a Brazilian-born Italian citizen currently living and working in Switzerland. His photographic work spans over twenty years and has evolved into a personal style inspired by philosophy and existential questions about the XXI century.

Photography remained a background in his professional life for many years through his studies in biomedical sciences, molecular and cell biology, biotechnology, and business until the end of his MFA, which led him into full-time fine art practice. 


Life is a curious experience for me. Rather than seeing existence as obvious, I need explanations. I chose photography, after science, as the medium to seek answers. 

Photography is interesting for exploring the real world because every photograph must start from material reality. From there, everything is possible, dissecting through layers and layers of simulations until the core of… us.


The simulacrum is never what hides the truth - it is the truth that hides the fact that there is none.

The simulacrum is true.

Ecclesiastes


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