After studying in Paris, Alexandre became Oliver Eglin’s assistant and supported him in many projects before finally going independent.
In 2013 he had his work exhibited at Angel Orensanz Foundation for the Arts, NYC, during the “Story of the Creative” event.
While highly influenced by Martin Parr’s works he began to grow more and more interested in social photography and decided to make it his main subject.
From then on, Alexandre Faraci has been taking photographs of the working-class’s street habits during his many trips.
For him, photography purely brings out sociological analysis: it is a neutral look made for a free interpretation.
About ‘USA’:
‘My country owes me nothing. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl, a chance. It gave me schooling, independence of action, opportunity for service and honor.’ Herbet Hoover
I’ve always loved the America Spirit and I decided to make a trip in-between New York, Miami, and Philadelphia.
My work is essentially based on sociological reportage. I try to capture those moments that everybody can see, but that are still intimate.
To me, education in photography is a tool that helps me in my process. Technical knowledge is something you learn with time. Culture is an act: it drives art and the way I treat my subjects.
All these influences allow me to better define my subject and find the right angle to make the main idea stand out. We are all influenced by someone, something that, when we were younger, gave us the envy to do this job. And that’s what gives lyricism to our work.
