BATTLES
Through high-production photography, the artist brings to life this series of Battles, recreating milestones in the history of Argentine Independence.
In a daunting task, Lauda mobilizes the current Argentine army to special locations to achieve the ideal shot: movement, light, and atmosphere play a key role in each work. The images reflect characteristics of European painting with historical accents: the romantic spirit and the power of glory are evident.
Lauda manages to distance himself from the military history and highlight the effort, the work, the camaraderie. The expressions in the most dramatic shots lead us to hear screams and gallops, as well as perceive moments of calm in the vastness.
The mountains of the Andes Crossroads and the Pampas plain, as well as the presence of the horse, a recurring element in Gonzalo's work, are as prominent as the soldiers in combat.
