D'Amicis spent two weeks in the Komarnica area, capturing not only the impressive landscapes and rich biodiversity, but also the lives of the people who are deeply connected to this area. His photographs tell a powerful and authentic story about one of the last preserved river canyons in Montenegro — a space that is both wild and vulnerable.
Opening the exhibition, representative of the Montenegrin Society of Ecologists Jelena Popović pointed out that D'Amicis, through his work, manages to capture nature as it is when humans are not in its immediate vicinity.
"When we calm down enough in nature and give it time, a completely different world begins to be revealed — rich in sounds, movements, and life that we otherwise miss. It is precisely such moments that Bruno manages to capture and share with all of us," said Popović, adding that the exhibition represents a combination of art and a strong message about nature conservation.
She recalled that the cooperation with D'Amicis began two years ago, and that the exhibition is the result of a shared desire to bring the beauty of Montenegrin rivers closer to the public and further enhance their value.
The author himself pointed out that he was brought to Montenegro by a combination of curiosity and a sense of responsibility towards nature.
"I try to encourage people with my work to stop, to pay attention and to ask themselves what our relationship is to the world we belong to. Komarnica was a special experience for me — a place that changes you as you get to know it," said D'Amicis.
He emphasized that through the exhibition he wanted to present the various "inhabitants" of this space — from people, to old trees and birds of prey, to the smallest organisms that make up its complex ecological whole.
The exhibition was organized as part of the "Save Komarnica" initiative, with the support of Patagonia and in cooperation with the Secretariat for Culture of the Capital City, which made the exhibition in Njegošev Park possible.
The organizers say that this event represents another step in a broader effort to protect the wild rivers of the Balkans through the "Save the Blue Heart of Europe" initiative, and call on the public to recognize the importance of preserving Montenegro's natural resources.
After the official part of the program, visitors had the opportunity to tour the exhibition with a guide from the author and talk about his work, as well as to continue socializing in an informal atmosphere.
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