As Fondazione Bisazza celebrates Nobuyoshi Araki, one of the most internationally acclaimed photographers and contemporary artists, with the solo exhibit ARAKI, I’m taking the chance to dive deeper into Araki: Fragments of Silk and Shadow, the official soundtrack composed by award-winning Spanish producer Javier Rodriguez. This hidden gem came to life in order to accompany the art and provide an enhanced experience for the visitors as they reflect on the poignant topics of femininity, eros and death.
From the very first seconds of Ink and Desire, the listener is invited to engage with something utterly pneumatic - a primordial ceremony where spirits of ethereal beauty hold hands and float in circles to the mystical performance of Vivian Wan. The strings of the Japanese Koto -laconic yet pithy- act like the Midas touch into the humming, still ambience, turning every moment of their existence into pure gold. Ink and Desire is a testament to the value of minimalism and empty space as Javier Rodriguez’s restricted number of layers sound intentional, rich and more than enough to reinforce the spirituality of Araki’s world and storytelling.