Conceptual nominee

Many girls would like to be like Barbie: to have her beauty and her sculpted physique. Barbie has always been a model to be imitated, it is the symbol of female emancipation. She has it all: a nice house, a nice job, a nice boyfriend and a nice car. In short, she is a successful, established and a happy woman.

She is a model of what many would identify as perfection. This perfection, however, is almost impossible to be reached in real life. Not being able to achieve such high standards in the goals we set, can lead to frustration and psychological dynamics that are difficult to manage, and even to diseases such as eating disorders and, in particular, anorexia.

Through morphing (a digital technique that allows you to merge two images) are symbolized not only the physical changes within these girls but also the psychological ones. An increasingly thinner body is accompanied by an ever increasing loss of emotions. The heart becomes numb like if it were made of plastic, you no longer feel anything, you don't feel you have a problem, you don't listen to your family, and you don't even understand why they are worried about you.

Andrea Tubertini (b. 1973, Rome) is a photographer who blends his passion for technology with a love for portraiture. His natural, authentic style transforms subjects into raw material, revealing their human essence. Faces, eyes, skin, and wrinkles in his work tell profound stories about life and personality.

Andrea’s photographs evoke rich atmospheres, balancing aesthetic beauty and emotional depth. With a sensitive eye, he captures the poetic side of his subjects, creating striking and evocative images. His style avoids rigid frameworks, focusing instead on harmony and emotion, turning photography into art that raises awareness of important issues.

His talent has been recognized through numerous awards, including accolades in international competitions such as the Monovisions Black & White Photography Awards and the Fine Art Photography Awards. Andrea’s works have been exhibited in solo and collective shows across Italy and Europe, including projects like I’m Not a Doll, which raises awareness about eating disorders through collaborations with psychologists and specialists. This ongoing initiative can be followed on Instagram: @imnotadollproject.