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TThe caress of time on little hands
2007
The artwork "TThe caress of time on little hands" captures a moment of intimate tenderness, where the experienced hands of an adult intertwine with the minute ones of a child, guiding them in the act of tying a shoe. The photograph, imbued with natural light and characterized by a grainy black and white texture, evokes an atmosphere of profound affection and generational transmission. It emanates a sense of quietude, wisdom, and the pure joy of learning.
Reading the Work
This image transcends simple documentation, reaching into the heart of universal themes: the cycle of life and the transmission of knowledge and love between generations. Benedetto Riba, through the discerning contrast between the experience of hands marked by time and the innocence of the small ones, eternalizes a daily ritual into a powerful symbol of human connection. The use of black and white amplifies the gravitas and timelessness of this bond, rendering it a significant work in the artist's journey for its capacity to make visible the invisible affective connection.
