Attraverso (In-Between)
Ever since she was a child, Shari Yantra Marcacci has always been known as being overly sensitive. She now calls that same sensitivity a blessing.
Human beings and “the mask” they hide behind have always fascinated her. Nowadays, social media allows us to present a happy, carefree and always successful image, whether it is true or not.
Society dictates that deep and dark emotions should not be shown. Most people are scared to share their deepest thoughts, to make themselves vulnerable and to be judged.
In Attraverso (In-Between) Shari 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. The subjects are given their space, to take off their mask and just be.
Bio
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.
