Beofore You, Santa Claus, Life Was A Moonless Night

2010 - 2013

The images were taken between the regions of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia in Italy.

"Starting a journey, getting lost in the fog, dancing between the now and the unknown. Andrea Alessio wanders into the darkness - looking for the

poetry of the night. While turning the pages of his book, one can feel the silence of the night. His photographs have a lyrical quality and cinematic

character. In the end, that’s what it’s all about- taking a chance, not knowing how it will turn out, discovering beauty and finding illuminations in

unexpected places. Before you, Santa Claus, life was like a moonless night is remarkable through its visual language and allows us to get lost in

a world where everything is possible. Alessio captures the magic of the night and his sensibility shines through the pages. Simply start wandering

towards the unknown, regardless if you will find Santa Claus or not."

JESSICA BACKHAUS