Open Theme 1st place winner

Homo Saurus is an ironic project that, based on the bizarre conspiracy theories about reptiles, stages an altered and dystopian world. The story is reconstructed through fictional documents that testify to the coming of the humanoid reptiles on our planet and within their home planet Nibiru.

Conspiracy theories about reptilians in recent years are receiving a considerable response, probably due to the economic crisis and the rise of populism. The conspirators present a distorted view of the history of humanity and the cosmos. Their intent is probably to justify their lack of power or inability to achieve work.

The project uses mythological elements to create ambiguous atmospheres, which are sometimes at the limit between reality and fiction; supporting but at the same time debunking conspiracy theories. A sort of encyclopedic gaze that, starting from a vision of the scientific world, rewrites reality and lays bare an attitude typical of hedonistic society: the construction of myths and fictions.

Noemi Comi (1996) is a conceptual and documentary photographer born in Catanzaro (Italy). She studied Photography at Laba (Libera Accademia di Belle Arti) in Florence and at the same time she followed a mentorship course with Steve Bisson by Urbanautica Institute. In addition she received a special mention at Premio Pesaresi in 2019.
Her photography is always evolving and follows a multidisciplinary path. Her works follow a well-defined aesthetic, dominated by strong colors and surreal atmospheres.

Awards:

2019 Premio Pesaresi – Special mention Asfodeli di cartapesta
2019 Funzilla Fest - participant with Metempsicosi plastica
2020 Memories/no Memories - selected Metempsicosi plastica
2020 Tiff Festival Breslavia – Slideshow Asfodeli di cartapesta
2020 Premio Basilio Cascella - finalist Asfodeli di cartapesta
2020 Premio Pesaresi - shortlisted Alba lux
2020 Portfolio Jonico - finalist Alba lux
2020 Moscow International Foto awards - Bronze Winner Asfodeli di cartapesta
2020 Lenscratch Student Prize - shortlisted Alba lux
2020 Shutterb Hub YearBook award - finalist Alba lux
2020 Landskrona foto & Breadfild Dummy award - slideshow Alba lux