Franco Deleo’s photography is as concerned with the mediums of social practice and painting as it is with the techniques of photography. His focus on collaboration and care, as well as his references to art historical portraits and classical poses are exemplified in two recent bodies of work. Through deep engagement with his subjects, the Italian-Canadian photographer explores tensions of sexuality and tradition, interior and exterior, and vulnerability and strength. Deleo’s series ‘Souls of St. Clair’, featuring portraits of integral members of the Corsa Italia community, was published into a hardback book in 2020, and his solo exhibition, “Homecoming”, was part of Contact Photography Festival 2024.