I cross the Arno River almost every day of my life, at least twice: once on my way to work, and once on my return home. Almost always, I give a quick glance at the water beneath the bridge; it’s one of those habits one develops without fully understanding why. A few years ago, I decided to make something out of this routine. For several months, I made it a point to stop on whichever bridge I found myself on and photograph the surface of the water. I intentionally excluded the city skyline, as it held no interest for me; the purpose of this project was to observe what the water’s surface could reveal about my hometown.

Through this endeavor, I came to realize that much of the city’s mood and atmosphere is reflected in the river, evident through its infinite subtle variations. The river’s surface changes from day to day, with each passing season. Moreover, I discovered that each bridge influences the flow of the river in a unique way. In essence, a river is akin to the palm of a hand, unveiling much about the character of the surrounding landscape.

In 2006 a selection of images from this series was featured in “Naturale. Opere dalle collezioni”, a collective exhibition curated by Roberta Valtorta at the MUFOCO museum, Cinisello Balsamo (Milano).