WILLEMSTAD – The Curaçao Museum has unveiled its latest exhibition, Forma Obscura, by photographer and artist Carlo Wallé. This exhibition explores the interaction between form and shadow, subtly blending the human body with its surroundings. With a unique approach to light and texture, Wallé challenges visitors to reflect on visibility and concealment. 

Exploring Light, Form, and Mystery 

The title Forma Obscura originates from the central theme of the project: the relationship between form and shadow. "Forma" represents the presence of the human body—its shape, movement, and structure—while "Obscura" signifies concealment, mystery, and the interplay between light and darkness. 

The project started with a simple idea: draping a model in a dress that seamlessly blends with the background. This ton-sur-ton technique transforms the body into an extension of its environment, fading into fabric, shadow, and light. 

Through subtle layering and tonal nuances, the human form is both hidden and revealed, abstract yet present. As figures dissolve into their surroundings, identity plays with visibility and invisibility, blurring the lines between figure and texture. 

Forma Obscura explores this delicate tension between light and darkness, inviting visitors to quiet contemplation on transformation, movement, and the poetry of concealment. 

About Carlo Wallé 

Carlo Wallé is a renowned photographer, specializing in street, portrait, food, and architectural photography. He has made a name for himself both in Curaçao and the Netherlands. 

Studio and Gallery 

Wallé offers customized photography sessions, capturing the unique essence of each subject with a personalized approach that goes beyond the ordinary. His studio features a carefully curated selection of limited fine art prints, with a focus on architecture and cultural heritage. His work is distinguished by a masterful use of light, composition, and storytelling.