The Unity of Art and Science: Marco Campi’s Vision of Humanity
Feb 16, 2024
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Explore the unique blend of math, art, and street photography with Marco Campi, capturing emotion through numbers. From documenting Venice's flood issues to pandemic experiences in Milan, his work challenges us to find beauty in complexity.
The fusion of mathematics and photography in Marco Campi's work explores human experiences and climate change narratives.
Marco Campi's street photography highlights the unity of art and science, urging viewers to delve into intricate connections for a deeper understanding of our complex world.
Deep dives
The Intersection of Mathematics and Street Photography
Marco Campi, a scientist and photographer from Milan, Italy, discusses how his mathematical background and studies in cognitive sciences intersect with his passion for street photography. He explains that cognitive sciences and photography share similarities in how they move from observations to creating a big picture. Through street photography, he aims to understand humanity by capturing single moments that contribute to the big picture of human behavior.
Documenting Venice's Sinking City
Marco Campi delves into his ongoing project capturing the effects of rising tides in Venice, Italy. He recalls the significant flooding in 2019, which led to the project's inception. Campi's photos highlight the impact of increased water levels on the city, despite efforts like the MOSE system. His ongoing work, titled 'The Sinking City,' documents Venice's struggle with frequent flooding, emphasizing the urgency of the issue.
Pandemic Photography and Memorialization
During the pandemic, Marco Campi embarked on a poignant project at the Monumental Cemetery of Milan. He shares his emotional journey photographing the cemetery during the devastating waves of COVID-19. Campi's book captures the impact of the pandemic on his region, commemorating those lost while reflecting on the community's response and resilience during challenging times.
Evolution in Photography and Emotional Connection
Marco Campi discusses how his experiences, including the pandemic project and street photography, have influenced his approach to photography. He emphasizes the importance of emotional connection in street photography, making his work more intimate and impactful. Campi's preference for black and white photography adds a poetic layer, creating a deeper emotional resonance in his images.
In this episode we explore the world of Marco Campi where the rigid structure of mathematics and the expressive power of photography combine to tell stories of human experiences and the perils of climate change. If you’ve ever wondered how the precision of numbers and the creativity of visual arts could intertwine, then have a listen to my interview with Marco.
Marco Campi is not your typical engineer. Hailing from the fashion and design capital of Milan, Italy, he is a man who sees the world through numbers and symmetries but captures emotion through a camera. His unique blend of interests has led him to become a thoughtful observer street photography, with a special focus on cognitive sciences. This dual passion has taken him from the Milan’s Monumentale Cemetery during the heart of the COVD-19 pandemic to the capturing the lives of people affected by the floodwaters swallowing the historic city of Venice.
In a world where art and science are often viewed as separate entities, Marco Campi stands as a testament to the unity that can be found within diversity. His work challenges us to look beyond the surface and find the intricate connections that make our world a complex and beautiful composite.
During every conversation I have with our podcast guests I look for one tidbit of knowledge that I can apply in my own work. This has served me well over the years. At the end of our conversation Marco made two points, almost in passing “don’t do things on the fly” and “keep going back to the same place…it’s always different.”