"Bibbona" Bibbona. Date of Photograph:1960 ca
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Fondazione Alinari per la Fotografia
"Bibbona" Bibbona. Date of Photograph:1960 ca
Balocchi Vincenzo
BVA-F-000410-0000
Media ID 33191213
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Door Embroidery Footwear Games And Pastimes Glasses Knitting Embroidery Sewing Old Age Slippers Step Tablecloth Wood Applied Arts And Crafts Of A Group
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph titled "Bibbona" taken around 1960 by the talented Balocchi Vincenzo, we are transported to a different era. The image captures a door made of weathered wood, adorned with intricate embroidery that showcases the skilled craftsmanship of applied arts and crafts. As our eyes wander further into the scene, we discover a group portrait of women engaged in various games and pastimes. Their faces tell stories of old age, wisdom, and experience. One woman sits on a step, her slippers peeking out from under her tablecloth-covered legs—a subtle reminder of fashion choices from yesteryears. Amongst them stands an individual wearing glasses—an accessory that adds an air of intellectual curiosity to her character. She is engrossed in knitting or perhaps sewing delicate pieces of embroidery; it's hard to discern without color cues. This photograph not only captures physical aspects but also delves into physiological and psychological dimensions. It invites us to ponder upon the lives these women have lived—their joys, sorrows, dreams fulfilled or left unfulfilled. The composition exudes nostalgia as if time has stood still for just one moment—allowing us a glimpse into their world frozen in time. Through Balocchi Vincenzo's lens, we are reminded that every object holds memories waiting to be unraveled. "Bibbona" serves as both an ode to forgotten traditions and an exploration of human connection through shared activities like crafting together. It encourages us to appreciate the beauty found within simple moments spent with loved ones—a sentiment that transcends generations.
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