"Tristezza" ("Sadness) is part of the series ATTRAVERSO
(IN-BETWEEN). In this series Shari Yantra Marcacci explores
intimacy and human emotions. These emotions are expressed
behind glass. The glass symbolizes a shield to the outside world,
but its transparency still allows us to observe. Human beings and
“the mask” they hide behind have always fascinated her.
Multi-lingual photographer/filmmaker Shari Yantra Marcacci was born in Switzerland and has traveled extensively. She started her career as a classical dancer and later on studied directing, screenwriting and editing at the Los Angeles Film School and UCLA.
Shari has worked, wearing different hats in the realm of film and theater. Her work as been shown in the official selection of various film festivals and has received several awards. Some of these festivals include the Sundance Film Festival and a nomination for the Independent Spirit Awards 2012.
Shari studied photography at the Los Angeles Center of Photography with Aline Smithson and Ken Merfeld among others. In her work as a photographer, Shari focuses on people. Her great sensitivity gives her insight in universal human traits, their characters and psychology. She likes to create work that reflects her own personal experiences. Her work has been exhibited in Los Angeles, Portland (OR), Essex Jct. (VT) and in Switzerland.
Awards 2016, Seities and Selves exhibition, Dark Room Gallery, Vermont 2015 Fine Art Photography Awards, honorable mention Portraiture Show exhibition, Black Box Gallery, Portland Your Daily Photograph, Duncan Miller Gallery, Santa Monica f16: New Photographic Visions, L.A. Center of Photography Life Framer Photography Award Exhibition, Think Tank Gallery Pop Up Digital Show, Juraplatz Gallery, Switzerland 2014 Snap to Grid, group show, L.A. Center of Digital Art
