Plates

Plates examines the impermanence of life. Rooted in themes of memory, time, and the natural world, Cardelucci offers a space for reflection. It presents a personal exploration of the ever-changing tides of life in dialogue with emerging technologies. Shaped by motherhood, the work reflects a profound awareness of life's cycles, witnessing growth, change, and the tender passage of time in an attempt to hold what cannot be held through the act of image-making.

This ongoing series bridges photography's analog origins with its digital evolution. Each photograph begins as a unique digital original, authenticated through a singular smart contract on the blockchain. The title Plates echoes historical photographic cataloging methods, honoring the medium's lineage while engaging with its future.

The accompanying platinum and silver gelatin prints, produced in limited editions, are formed through a direct chemical reaction with light and material. These physical editions offer tangible counterparts to the one-of-a-kind digital originals. While created as multiples, each print bears the subtle imperfections and material presence that define analog processes.

Born during a time of both personal and technological transition, Plates reflects a desire to hold what is fleeting while questioning the nature of permanence itself. It serves as both a study in authorship and an invitation to consider how meaning shifts across time, body, and medium.