The island of Stromboli is part of the Aeolian Islands, located north of Sicily. It is dominated by the volcano Stromboli, one of the most active volcanoes in Europe. Its frequent eruptions have shaped the landscape and influenced the lives of the island’s inhabitants for centuries.
This photographic project explores the relationship between the people who live on the island and the volcano. The images show traces left by eruptions and lava flows, which have at times damaged houses and altered parts of the island. Despite these risks, the inhabitants continue to live alongside the volcano, which remains an essential part of the island’s identity.
The project also documents everyday life on Stromboli, including the fishing activity that still plays an important role in the local economy. The boats, the harbor, and the fishermen’s work reflect a way of life closely connected to the sea.
Another part of the project focuses on an area near the port where abandoned boats, fishing equipment, and various maritime objects accumulate. Although it is not officially a dump, this place resembles a kind of boat graveyard and reveals another aspect of the island and its relationship with time, use, and the sea.
Through these photographs, the project aims to tell the story of Stromboli, shaped by the presence of the volcano, the sea, and the daily lives of the people who inhabit the island.
