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Photographer
I found my first camera at the age of 33, in a grey bag on the street,
of London, in 2019. It was an old Praktica 35mm camera, complete with three lenses.
I teach individuals how to effectively use their camera's
manual modes, enabling them to capture
high-quality photographs.
I conduct therapeutic photography workshops, where photography becomes a means of self-expression and self-observation.
I am learning how to crowdfund my first self-publishing editorial project: the book on love, sex, and relationships.
La Pecora Edizioni
I co-founded with Francesca Sand and Sarab Collective, La Pecora Edizioni, an independent publishing label established in 2021.
I am an artist member of Action Hybride. The collective's purpose is to organise interviews, exhibitions, performances, and talks that explore the themes of the body, memory, and the human condition.
Certificate of Participation in the Monochrome Photography Awards 2023
I am deeply grateful to Monochrome for selecting me as a judge for this extraordinary experience.
It was truly exhilarating to observe the diverse interpretations of photographers on the same theme.
Viewing photography from a different perspective was one of the most meaningful experiences for me, and I sincerely hope to do it again soon. I understand that being objective in this context is not easy, but I evaluated all the photographs with honesty.
I am extremely proud to have achieved this goal and am profoundly grateful to life and the Monochrome Photography Awards for giving me the opportunity to test myself as a judge.
It was truly exhilarating to observe the diverse interpretations of photographers on the same theme.
Viewing photography from a different perspective was one of the most meaningful experiences for me, and I sincerely hope to do it again soon. I understand that being objective in this context is not easy, but I evaluated all the photographs with honesty.
I am extremely proud to have achieved this goal and am profoundly grateful to life and the Monochrome Photography Awards for giving me the opportunity to test myself as a judge.
Certificate in Psychology of Art and Creative Autobiography
During the past few years, I've felt the desire to broaden my knowledge and delve deeper into the field of photography, despite personal limitations that prevented me from physically attending courses. Therefore, I decided to pursue online educational paths. After completing the Master's in Psychology of Art and Creative Autobiography, organised by Artedo through an online e-learning course, I find myself transformed and enriched.
This educational journey has opened my eyes to the power of empathy, emotional intelligence, and the depth of art in exploring the human essence. As stated in the course description, "art may know man even better than science". Through art, we can express emotions, sensations, and meanings that are otherwise inexpressible. Indeed, art doesn't just reflect reality; it transfigures and transforms it, offering us new perspectives on our existence.
Through the Creative Autobiographical Method for Emotional Intelligence, I had the opportunity to explore my personal history profoundly. Creative autobiography allowed me to give voice to my most intimate experiences, emotions, and desires, transforming them not only into texts but also into new ways of working with photography, telling my story more personally. Every artistic work, whether photography, painting, writing, or otherwise, carries with it a hidden meaning beyond the superficial narrative, revealing an emotional world that allows viewers to explore new aspects of themselves.
With the skills acquired in art psychology, interpretation of artworks, and creative autobiography, I am now better able to apply this knowledge in various contexts, including photography as therapy, an aspect I am particularly interested in and am further exploring. Photography in this exploratory manner enhances the emotional well-being and personal growth of those involved.
Very grateful.
This educational journey has opened my eyes to the power of empathy, emotional intelligence, and the depth of art in exploring the human essence. As stated in the course description, "art may know man even better than science". Through art, we can express emotions, sensations, and meanings that are otherwise inexpressible. Indeed, art doesn't just reflect reality; it transfigures and transforms it, offering us new perspectives on our existence.
Through the Creative Autobiographical Method for Emotional Intelligence, I had the opportunity to explore my personal history profoundly. Creative autobiography allowed me to give voice to my most intimate experiences, emotions, and desires, transforming them not only into texts but also into new ways of working with photography, telling my story more personally. Every artistic work, whether photography, painting, writing, or otherwise, carries with it a hidden meaning beyond the superficial narrative, revealing an emotional world that allows viewers to explore new aspects of themselves.
With the skills acquired in art psychology, interpretation of artworks, and creative autobiography, I am now better able to apply this knowledge in various contexts, including photography as therapy, an aspect I am particularly interested in and am further exploring. Photography in this exploratory manner enhances the emotional well-being and personal growth of those involved.
Very grateful.
Judge selected fo the Monochrome Awards 2023 | International Black and White photography contest
Two months ago, I was selected as one of the judges for the Monochrome Awards 2023
With the ultimate mission of celebrating monochrome visions and discovering great talents across the globe, Monochrome Photography Awards is one of the most coveted and enviable annual competitions in the field of amateur and professional photography.
From today until December 5th, along with 12 fellow photographers on the jury, we will examine and choose the winning photos submitted online, using a voting system ranging from 1 to 5.
Inside the judges' panel, I noticed that no names of the photographers, both professionals and amateurs, are mentioned; only a sequence of individual photos is presented. I appreciate that the author's name is not revealed, emphasising the strength of each image.
I'm grateful to be part of this new experience. Let's get to work!
Thank you, Monochrome Awards!
With the ultimate mission of celebrating monochrome visions and discovering great talents across the globe, Monochrome Photography Awards is one of the most coveted and enviable annual competitions in the field of amateur and professional photography.
From today until December 5th, along with 12 fellow photographers on the jury, we will examine and choose the winning photos submitted online, using a voting system ranging from 1 to 5.
Inside the judges' panel, I noticed that no names of the photographers, both professionals and amateurs, are mentioned; only a sequence of individual photos is presented. I appreciate that the author's name is not revealed, emphasising the strength of each image.
I'm grateful to be part of this new experience. Let's get to work!
Thank you, Monochrome Awards!
< Hapax#4 | Human >
Fanzine designed by me for our collective Action Hybride
Action Hybride is a collective of fifteen artists, of which I am a part. Every year, one of its members takes on the creation and publication of a fanzine named HAPAX, starting from April 2019.
Hapax#4 Human consists of 88 pages, A4 size when closed and A3 size when open, featuring both color and black-and-white images. The internal pages are printed on "usomano business ultra white" 90g paper, while the cover is made of "matte coated paper" weighing 200g. Inside, you'll find texts, photos, drawings, and other images, all tied to the theme of the body and the human condition: vulnerability, stereotypes, identity, transformation, nudity, skin, flows, intimacy, and social aspects are among the explored themes. It is a rich collection with diverse and powerful universes. Each artist in the collective remains free to contribute within a collectively defined theme. Each issue of Hapax is then taken on by one of us for its conception.
This year, it was my turn. I created the new issue Hapax#4 HUMAN scheduled for November/December 2023, and we are launching pre-orders on Ulule, a crowdfunding platform. (A lovely self-published gift to place under the Christmas tree?). The photographs and drawings interact with each other and fully reveal when detached from the red elastic, transforming into A3 posters.
With the participation of Louise Dumont, Francesca Sand, Axelle Remeaud, Vanda Spengler, Fanny Gosse, Maria Clark, Louise A. Depaume, Mila Nijinsky, Géraldine Villemain, Layral Sébastien, Tamina Beausoleil, Karo Polikar, Amélia Fouillen, Emma Terno, Loredana Denicola.
HAPAX#4 "HUMAN": How does the definition of the human evolve? How is life defined, and what are the differences that separate animals, plants, humans, and the "non-human"? What are our responsibilities towards our peers, other forms of life, and the planet they inhabit? And what would life be like without us?
The fanzine is a project that combines art and creativity to explore essential themes of our existence and responsibilities. We have responsibilities towards our peers, other forms of life, and the planet.
"The definition of the human is constantly evolving, with an increasing awareness of the connections between animals, plants, humans, and the 'non-human.' Our responsibilities include promoting human rights, combating injustice, and protecting biodiversity and the environment. Without us, life on Earth would follow its natural course, offering unique opportunities and challenges for the planet and other forms of life. This urges us to reflect on our impact and the duty to preserve our world for future generations."
Check out our new Hapax fanzine by our collective Action Hybride, available for order here:
HAPAX#4 - HUMAN
Hapax#4 Human consists of 88 pages, A4 size when closed and A3 size when open, featuring both color and black-and-white images. The internal pages are printed on "usomano business ultra white" 90g paper, while the cover is made of "matte coated paper" weighing 200g. Inside, you'll find texts, photos, drawings, and other images, all tied to the theme of the body and the human condition: vulnerability, stereotypes, identity, transformation, nudity, skin, flows, intimacy, and social aspects are among the explored themes. It is a rich collection with diverse and powerful universes. Each artist in the collective remains free to contribute within a collectively defined theme. Each issue of Hapax is then taken on by one of us for its conception.
This year, it was my turn. I created the new issue Hapax#4 HUMAN scheduled for November/December 2023, and we are launching pre-orders on Ulule, a crowdfunding platform. (A lovely self-published gift to place under the Christmas tree?). The photographs and drawings interact with each other and fully reveal when detached from the red elastic, transforming into A3 posters.
With the participation of Louise Dumont, Francesca Sand, Axelle Remeaud, Vanda Spengler, Fanny Gosse, Maria Clark, Louise A. Depaume, Mila Nijinsky, Géraldine Villemain, Layral Sébastien, Tamina Beausoleil, Karo Polikar, Amélia Fouillen, Emma Terno, Loredana Denicola.
HAPAX#4 "HUMAN": How does the definition of the human evolve? How is life defined, and what are the differences that separate animals, plants, humans, and the "non-human"? What are our responsibilities towards our peers, other forms of life, and the planet they inhabit? And what would life be like without us?
The fanzine is a project that combines art and creativity to explore essential themes of our existence and responsibilities. We have responsibilities towards our peers, other forms of life, and the planet.
"The definition of the human is constantly evolving, with an increasing awareness of the connections between animals, plants, humans, and the 'non-human.' Our responsibilities include promoting human rights, combating injustice, and protecting biodiversity and the environment. Without us, life on Earth would follow its natural course, offering unique opportunities and challenges for the planet and other forms of life. This urges us to reflect on our impact and the duty to preserve our world for future generations."
Check out our new Hapax fanzine by our collective Action Hybride, available for order here:
HAPAX#4 - HUMAN
Judge for the 10th Annual Monochrome Awards
Exciting News!
I am thrilled to announce that I have been invited to serve as one of the judges for the prestigious 10th Annual Monochrome Awards, an International Black and White photography contest. Alongside other professional photographers, I will have the honour of evaluating and recognising outstanding photographic work from around the world.
The Monochrome Photography Awards stands as one of the most highly regarded and sought-after competitions within the realm of both amateur and professional photography. This incredible opportunity to collaborate with fellow judges and appreciate the remarkable artistry of photographers globally is an honour I deeply cherish.
The judging process will take place from November 13 to December 4, 2023, during which we will collectively assess the captivating single images submitted for this remarkable contest.
Stay tuned as we eagerly anticipate the unveiling of the winner's gallery, which is set to grace the online platform around January 7, 2024.
Thank you to the Monochrome Awards for this incredible opportunity,
I am thrilled to announce that I have been invited to serve as one of the judges for the prestigious 10th Annual Monochrome Awards, an International Black and White photography contest. Alongside other professional photographers, I will have the honour of evaluating and recognising outstanding photographic work from around the world.
The Monochrome Photography Awards stands as one of the most highly regarded and sought-after competitions within the realm of both amateur and professional photography. This incredible opportunity to collaborate with fellow judges and appreciate the remarkable artistry of photographers globally is an honour I deeply cherish.
The judging process will take place from November 13 to December 4, 2023, during which we will collectively assess the captivating single images submitted for this remarkable contest.
Stay tuned as we eagerly anticipate the unveiling of the winner's gallery, which is set to grace the online platform around January 7, 2024.
Thank you to the Monochrome Awards for this incredible opportunity,
"Denicola, photographs are psychology" article on 'La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno di Taranto'
"Thank you, Alessandro Salvatore, a journalist from the 'Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno,' for this wonderful article about my photography work.
The article covers my solo photographic exhibition titled "The camera as a mirror: intimate conversations with others, the world, and oneself, which is set to inaugurate this evening, June 9th, at 7 pm at the 'Il Castello' photographic club, FIAF of Taranto.
The exhibition is curated by Raimondo Musolino and Pierluca Lubello."
The article covers my solo photographic exhibition titled "The camera as a mirror: intimate conversations with others, the world, and oneself, which is set to inaugurate this evening, June 9th, at 7 pm at the 'Il Castello' photographic club, FIAF of Taranto.
The exhibition is curated by Raimondo Musolino and Pierluca Lubello."
Photography Exhibition at 'Il Castello' Photographic Club | FIAF, Taranto, Italy
The camera as a mirror: Intimate conversations with others, the world, and oneself" is a photographic project by Loredana Denicola, drawn from three of her video-photography works created in London.
The artist approaches the "other," the "stranger within herself," with empathetic understanding and an almost therapeutic approach.
She observes, analyses, accepts, and assimilates the world through her work.
The camera isn't merely a medium "between" the photographer and the subject but rather an intermediary that fosters a relationship of trust.
Denicola explains her work: "I have great respect for people's differences. I've always wanted to approach and understand the stranger or the 'strange.' I'm also interested in self-estrangement, how we may hide and feel shame for aspects of ourselves. I believe that by talking to strangers without fear, by visiting them and listening to them, we can put aside prejudices and preconceptions, leading to understanding. The 'other' becomes one of us.
Additionally, through listening to honest accounts of others' lives, I hope to gain insights into my own life and find more self-acceptance."
She employs photography as a form of healing, using it as a means of self-observation through intimate conversations using images, text, and videos.
"Through photography, I can reexamine everything: who I am, what I think, what I feel, my upbringing, society, and religion. I work with people I encounter on the street or online. Instead of using my camera as a barrier or separation, I share control of the medium, allowing freedom of expression during the encounter. People present themselves as they are, without any imposition."
"By allowing myself to be physically and emotionally vulnerable, I encourage people to entrust me with their vulnerabilities. The final documentation is true, sincere, transparent, and sometimes startling. The camera is a mirror; the observer becomes the observed, and the mirror reflects the person. Do we like what we see?"
The displayed photos offer a glimpse into portraits of strangers from three projects carried out in London: "I am your mirror," "love, sex, and relationships," and "The theatre of the mind."
The exhibition will open on Friday, June 9, at 6:30 PM. Admission is free and open to all.
The exhibition will also be open to the public:
Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The artist approaches the "other," the "stranger within herself," with empathetic understanding and an almost therapeutic approach.
She observes, analyses, accepts, and assimilates the world through her work.
The camera isn't merely a medium "between" the photographer and the subject but rather an intermediary that fosters a relationship of trust.
Denicola explains her work: "I have great respect for people's differences. I've always wanted to approach and understand the stranger or the 'strange.' I'm also interested in self-estrangement, how we may hide and feel shame for aspects of ourselves. I believe that by talking to strangers without fear, by visiting them and listening to them, we can put aside prejudices and preconceptions, leading to understanding. The 'other' becomes one of us.
Additionally, through listening to honest accounts of others' lives, I hope to gain insights into my own life and find more self-acceptance."
She employs photography as a form of healing, using it as a means of self-observation through intimate conversations using images, text, and videos.
"Through photography, I can reexamine everything: who I am, what I think, what I feel, my upbringing, society, and religion. I work with people I encounter on the street or online. Instead of using my camera as a barrier or separation, I share control of the medium, allowing freedom of expression during the encounter. People present themselves as they are, without any imposition."
"By allowing myself to be physically and emotionally vulnerable, I encourage people to entrust me with their vulnerabilities. The final documentation is true, sincere, transparent, and sometimes startling. The camera is a mirror; the observer becomes the observed, and the mirror reflects the person. Do we like what we see?"
The displayed photos offer a glimpse into portraits of strangers from three projects carried out in London: "I am your mirror," "love, sex, and relationships," and "The theatre of the mind."
The exhibition will open on Friday, June 9, at 6:30 PM. Admission is free and open to all.
The exhibition will also be open to the public:
Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Open edition digital black and white Fine Art print
"Today, I am printing some of my photographs at Montetullio Lab, Martina Franca (Italy).
In June, on the 9th, 10th, and 11th, I will have a photography exhibition within the Photographic Circle 'Il Castello,' FIAF of Taranto, titled 'The camera as a mirror. Intimate conversations with others, the world, and oneself,' and I am printing some of my photographs.
These are analog photographs taken using Ilford 120mm black and white film with a Mamiya II 6x7 camera. They are digitally scanned and printed on Canson Barita Prestige paper, 340 g/m2, with a glossy finish that enhances deep blacks and pure whites, delivering exceptional image quality.
Dimensions are 21 x 29.7 cm
These are open-edition fine art photographic prints, signed by me."
In June, on the 9th, 10th, and 11th, I will have a photography exhibition within the Photographic Circle 'Il Castello,' FIAF of Taranto, titled 'The camera as a mirror. Intimate conversations with others, the world, and oneself,' and I am printing some of my photographs.
These are analog photographs taken using Ilford 120mm black and white film with a Mamiya II 6x7 camera. They are digitally scanned and printed on Canson Barita Prestige paper, 340 g/m2, with a glossy finish that enhances deep blacks and pure whites, delivering exceptional image quality.
Dimensions are 21 x 29.7 cm
These are open-edition fine art photographic prints, signed by me."
Interview (Italian language), "Documentary Photography as a dialogue to overcome trauma," on Aly's Visual Arts.
F.I.G.A, Foundation for International Girls in Arts.
"love, sex, and relationships" is a multidisciplinary project that encompasses photographs and videos collected by Loredana Denicola, an Italian social, documentary, and multidisciplinary photographer currently based in London.
This project, developed over 40 hours of interviews and introduced in 2019 with a video trailer, consists of a series of conversations between Denicola and various individuals.
These conversations are part of a unique project that involves video documentation, photography, and writing. "love, sex, and relationships," which also includes an as-yet-unpublished book, was created with the intention of initiating a self-dialogue and exploring how emotional and psychological abuse, similar to physical and sexual abuse, can have destructive effects on an individual.
The interview with Loredana Denicola delves into her project and her personal life, past experiences, emotions, photography as a form of therapy, her fears, and approaches to dealing with psychological abuse.
The project is intricate but enlightening.
Interviewer: Selene Grandi
Instagram: @lunazelly
Read the full interview on: LINK - https://www.alysvisualart.com/whats-on/loredana-denicola/
This project, developed over 40 hours of interviews and introduced in 2019 with a video trailer, consists of a series of conversations between Denicola and various individuals.
These conversations are part of a unique project that involves video documentation, photography, and writing. "love, sex, and relationships," which also includes an as-yet-unpublished book, was created with the intention of initiating a self-dialogue and exploring how emotional and psychological abuse, similar to physical and sexual abuse, can have destructive effects on an individual.
The interview with Loredana Denicola delves into her project and her personal life, past experiences, emotions, photography as a form of therapy, her fears, and approaches to dealing with psychological abuse.
The project is intricate but enlightening.
Interviewer: Selene Grandi
Instagram: @lunazelly
Read the full interview on: LINK - https://www.alysvisualart.com/whats-on/loredana-denicola/
New photography work, intersection of photography and drawing with pen
The black and white Fine Art print is an experimental project that I decided to undertake, merging the realms of photography and pen drawing.
This endeavour comes to life through artistic collaboration with Miss Samantha Zenou.
This endeavour comes to life through artistic collaboration with Miss Samantha Zenou.
The cover of the book "love sex and relationships" by Loredana Denicola
After six years, the "love, sex, and relationships" video-photography project has transformed into a book of text and photographs.
The project's origins go back to a pre-Brexit and Covid-19 in London, where it took shape through interactions with twenty-five individuals, both couples and singles, who were encountered online and on the streets of this vibrant city.
At its core, the book poses a question: What does it mean 'to love'?
It explores a diverse spectrum of relationships, from heterosexual to homosexual, encompassing single mothers, divorced or separated couples, and more. Delving into the complexities of love, it unveils how an addiction to love can lead to emotional turbulence, including anxiety, violence, jealousy, pain, and confusion.
Within the pages of the book-project, photography, writing, and video documentation became a therapeutic journey.
It serves as a path to self-observation, self-discovery, and awareness.
The project aims to empower individuals on their personal journeys, fostering greater self-esteem, self-respect, and awareness, especially among women.
Moreover, the book of "love, sex, and relationships" represents a collective work of art, weaving together the creativity, self-expression, and lived experiences of all those who participated in the project.
This collective endeavour seeks to engage with the global community through dialogue, encouraging contemplation and reflection.
As a limited edition work of art and a self-published editorial project, the book will be produced through a public funding campaign.
To stay updated and show your support, please visit my website at https://www.loredanadenicola.com/ and complete the LSR book contact form.
Additionally, I invite you to connect with me on social media, where I'll share more about this project. Your likes and comments will be greatly appreciated as we embark on this exciting journey together.
The project's origins go back to a pre-Brexit and Covid-19 in London, where it took shape through interactions with twenty-five individuals, both couples and singles, who were encountered online and on the streets of this vibrant city.
At its core, the book poses a question: What does it mean 'to love'?
It explores a diverse spectrum of relationships, from heterosexual to homosexual, encompassing single mothers, divorced or separated couples, and more. Delving into the complexities of love, it unveils how an addiction to love can lead to emotional turbulence, including anxiety, violence, jealousy, pain, and confusion.
Within the pages of the book-project, photography, writing, and video documentation became a therapeutic journey.
It serves as a path to self-observation, self-discovery, and awareness.
The project aims to empower individuals on their personal journeys, fostering greater self-esteem, self-respect, and awareness, especially among women.
Moreover, the book of "love, sex, and relationships" represents a collective work of art, weaving together the creativity, self-expression, and lived experiences of all those who participated in the project.
This collective endeavour seeks to engage with the global community through dialogue, encouraging contemplation and reflection.
As a limited edition work of art and a self-published editorial project, the book will be produced through a public funding campaign.
To stay updated and show your support, please visit my website at https://www.loredanadenicola.com/ and complete the LSR book contact form.
Additionally, I invite you to connect with me on social media, where I'll share more about this project. Your likes and comments will be greatly appreciated as we embark on this exciting journey together.
One of the pages of Donya, La Pecora edizioni's first publication
La Pecora edizioni aims to be a dynamic and experimental laboratory dedicated to the creation and promotion of photographic books, fanzines, as well as art and anthropology. It seeks to explore every medium through which the human condition is expressed.
You can explore DONYA, our publication, through the following link::
https://issuu.com/loredanadenicola/docs/_donya_pubblicazione
To support our project, please visit our first crowdfunding campaign on Ulule, where you can receive amazing rewards: https://it.ulule.com/donya-2/ where you can get amazing rewards.
Stay updated with us on:
Instagram:@lapecoraedizioni
Facebook: La Pecora Edizioni
Thank you.
You can explore DONYA, our publication, through the following link::
https://issuu.com/loredanadenicola/docs/_donya_pubblicazione
To support our project, please visit our first crowdfunding campaign on Ulule, where you can receive amazing rewards: https://it.ulule.com/donya-2/ where you can get amazing rewards.
Stay updated with us on:
Instagram:@lapecoraedizioni
Facebook: La Pecora Edizioni
Thank you.
Donya, the inaugural artistic publication from 'La Pecora Edizioni
DONYA was conceived as a visual and narrative experiment. We've brought together different photographic styles from various projects, asking ourselves a question: What happens when different authors combine their existing work, primarily pursuing an emotional and imaginative flow?
Five distinct visual worlds converge, giving life to a story—an intimate and personal journey in which each of us can find a reflection of ourselves.
We kindly request your support for this art publication. You can find us on Ulule with fantastic rewards: https://it.ulule.com/donya-2/
DONYA is a limited edition of 100 copies with the following specifications:
Format 17x24 cm
Pages 72 +cover
Paper : Arena Natural Rough paper 120gr for the interior
Cover: Arena Natural Rough paper gr. 300
Binding: Glue-milled paperback
Donya's graphic design is curated by Gianluca Ceccarini and Nahid Rezashateri (Sarab Collective).
If we reach our goal, the publication will be produced by O.GRA.RO Rome: https://ograro.com/
La Pecora edizioni is an independent label established in 2021, thanks to the collaboration of Loredana Denicola and Francesca Sand from the Action Hybride collective, Terra Rossa Lab, and Nahid Rezashateri and Gianluca Ceccarini from the Sarab collective.
You can take a peek inside by clicking the link below.
Five distinct visual worlds converge, giving life to a story—an intimate and personal journey in which each of us can find a reflection of ourselves.
We kindly request your support for this art publication. You can find us on Ulule with fantastic rewards: https://it.ulule.com/donya-2/
DONYA is a limited edition of 100 copies with the following specifications:
Format 17x24 cm
Pages 72 +cover
Paper : Arena Natural Rough paper 120gr for the interior
Cover: Arena Natural Rough paper gr. 300
Binding: Glue-milled paperback
Donya's graphic design is curated by Gianluca Ceccarini and Nahid Rezashateri (Sarab Collective).
If we reach our goal, the publication will be produced by O.GRA.RO Rome: https://ograro.com/
La Pecora edizioni is an independent label established in 2021, thanks to the collaboration of Loredana Denicola and Francesca Sand from the Action Hybride collective, Terra Rossa Lab, and Nahid Rezashateri and Gianluca Ceccarini from the Sarab collective.
You can take a peek inside by clicking the link below.
Video presentation: What is Donya?
Today, I'll share with you the story of how the names 'La Pecora edizioni' and 'Donya' came into being.
If you explore Donya's story at this link: https://issuu.com/loredanadeni.../docs/_donya_pubbificazione you'll come across a photo of a carcass, 'la pecora,' indeed.
Loredana discovered it stranded on the beach of Cagliari, and she captured the image with a mobile phone. That single image left a profound impact on us, and it was from there that the name 'La Pecora edizioni' was born.
Sheep are humble and gentle animals. They are vulnerable yet serve humans by providing food and wool. Sheep live in groups; they are never alone. They embody unity, community, and the spirit of togetherness. The sheep spirit animal encourages us to be united, to cherish the power of friendship, and to support and uplift one another. This attitude contributes to making the Earth a better place to live— a place where great things happen when we come together.
Donya is the inaugural story of La Pecora Edizioni, and the name was chosen by Nahid. 'Donya' is a term in Farsi, the language of Persia, often used as a woman's name but also translating to 'world.'
La Pecora edizioni is a collaborative effort of Loredana, Francesca, Gianluca, and Nahid, and the video was produced by the Sarab Collective.
To support Donya, please visit our Ulule campaign:
If you explore Donya's story at this link: https://issuu.com/loredanadeni.../docs/_donya_pubbificazione you'll come across a photo of a carcass, 'la pecora,' indeed.
Loredana discovered it stranded on the beach of Cagliari, and she captured the image with a mobile phone. That single image left a profound impact on us, and it was from there that the name 'La Pecora edizioni' was born.
Sheep are humble and gentle animals. They are vulnerable yet serve humans by providing food and wool. Sheep live in groups; they are never alone. They embody unity, community, and the spirit of togetherness. The sheep spirit animal encourages us to be united, to cherish the power of friendship, and to support and uplift one another. This attitude contributes to making the Earth a better place to live— a place where great things happen when we come together.
Donya is the inaugural story of La Pecora Edizioni, and the name was chosen by Nahid. 'Donya' is a term in Farsi, the language of Persia, often used as a woman's name but also translating to 'world.'
La Pecora edizioni is a collaborative effort of Loredana, Francesca, Gianluca, and Nahid, and the video was produced by the Sarab Collective.
To support Donya, please visit our Ulule campaign:
F.R.A.C.T.U.R.E.S.
Art Exhibition organised by Terra Rossa Lab, Atelier des Artistes de Belleville, Paris
Expo + Lab + Performances + Projections
F.R.A.C.T.U.R.E.S.
02.12.2021 – 17.12.2021
Vernissage le vendredi 03 décembre à partir de 18h
F.R.A.C.T.U.R.E.S.
Mot significativement poly-sémantique, selon le contexte auquel il se réfère. Pour la médecine, c’est “une perturbation de l’intégrité d’un os”.
En géologie, cela indique la terre qui se fend, s’effrite, bouge. La ramenant dans un contexte plus strictement humaniste, la fracture est configurée comme distance et isolement, blessure et traumatisme. Dans tous les cas, elle est induite par un événement extérieur qui mine l’équilibre d’un organisme. L’événement externe peut être de nature accidentelle ou déterminé par des événements historiques et sociaux tels que la guerre, les grands mouvements migratoires ou par des facteurs géopolitiques qui influencent le sort de communautés entières.
La fracture, disait-on, est une blessure, un signe tangible qui affecte l’être humain et devient une cicatrice, elle s’insinue dans la mémoire des peuples et de l’individu et génère un traumatisme.
L’intérêt de Terra Rossa Lab vise, tout d’abord à documenter les traces de la fracture, à accueillir sa voix, sa fragilité, à caresser ses fissures. S’ensuit alors une opération de nature presque thérapeutique par laquelle donner forme à la plaie, sans la dissimuler, mais la transfigurer pour qu’elle guérisse, peut se transformer en témoignage, acte cathartique et pourquoi pas, enseignement.
F.R.A.C.T.U.R.E.S.
02.12.2021 – 17.12.2021
Galerie: Ateliers d’artistes de Belleville,
1 rue Francis Picabia, 75020 Paris
Horaires d’ouverture: du jeudi au dimanche entre 14h et 20h
PROGRAMMATION :
Jeudi 02 décembre 2021
Ouverture
Vendredi 03 décembre 2021
18h - Vernissage - Performances :
20h - "Heart Constellation": Julie Hahn et Julien-Paul Remy, Heart Constellation (duo, 10 minutes)
https://www.instagram.com/baejjahn.dancecompany/
21h - "Fashonista": Elisabette Zelaya (20minutes)
https://www.artmajeur.com/elisabette-zelaya
Samedi 04 décembre 2021
17h - Lab de recherche et de création collective “The Last Border- Dialogues sur la Méditerranée” avec invités
20h - "Fractures et intervalles " Soirée apéro lecture textes et poésie; pour s'inscrire :
terrarossalabart@gmail.com
Mercredi 08 décembre 2021
14h - "How to fill a conversation gap": atelier de lecture en arpentage, Carolina Zaccaro; pour s'inscrire :
terrarossalabart@gmail.com
https://www.carolinazaccaro.com
Jeudi 09 décembre 2021
9h-20h- Concert Wamid Al-Wahab et Reese Desormais:
“Edgar Waryz (Improvisations)”
Expression de basses parfois trafiquées mais souvent transcendées par le daf et la machine.
Vendredi 10 décembre 2021
18h - "Calice" performance vocale Fabrizia Barresi, voyage musical et vocal (durée 45m)
http://www.fabriziabarresi.com
Samedi 11 décembre 2021
17h - Conférences (à définir)
suivi par : "Santé mentale", performance, Hope Mocked
https://www.artmajeur.com/amal6mokded
Dimanche 12 décembre 2021
16h30 - "A l’ouest", film, Violaine Lefur, Projection et discussion ouverte
https://www.instagram.com/lefurviolaine/?hl=fr
17h30 - "The théâtre of mind", film, Loredana Denicola
https://www.loredanadenicola.com
Vendredi 17 décembre 2021
Finissage à partir de 18h
Performances :
18h30: performance libre: Nen poésie urbaine et slam + Valeria Stasi danse improvisation
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTL-7785Zx_xWb96_jmB__Q/featured
Le dossier de presse de l'exposition:
F.R.A.C.T.U.R.E.S.
02.12.2021 – 17.12.2021
Vernissage le vendredi 03 décembre à partir de 18h
F.R.A.C.T.U.R.E.S.
Mot significativement poly-sémantique, selon le contexte auquel il se réfère. Pour la médecine, c’est “une perturbation de l’intégrité d’un os”.
En géologie, cela indique la terre qui se fend, s’effrite, bouge. La ramenant dans un contexte plus strictement humaniste, la fracture est configurée comme distance et isolement, blessure et traumatisme. Dans tous les cas, elle est induite par un événement extérieur qui mine l’équilibre d’un organisme. L’événement externe peut être de nature accidentelle ou déterminé par des événements historiques et sociaux tels que la guerre, les grands mouvements migratoires ou par des facteurs géopolitiques qui influencent le sort de communautés entières.
La fracture, disait-on, est une blessure, un signe tangible qui affecte l’être humain et devient une cicatrice, elle s’insinue dans la mémoire des peuples et de l’individu et génère un traumatisme.
L’intérêt de Terra Rossa Lab vise, tout d’abord à documenter les traces de la fracture, à accueillir sa voix, sa fragilité, à caresser ses fissures. S’ensuit alors une opération de nature presque thérapeutique par laquelle donner forme à la plaie, sans la dissimuler, mais la transfigurer pour qu’elle guérisse, peut se transformer en témoignage, acte cathartique et pourquoi pas, enseignement.
F.R.A.C.T.U.R.E.S.
02.12.2021 – 17.12.2021
Galerie: Ateliers d’artistes de Belleville,
1 rue Francis Picabia, 75020 Paris
Horaires d’ouverture: du jeudi au dimanche entre 14h et 20h
PROGRAMMATION :
Jeudi 02 décembre 2021
Ouverture
Vendredi 03 décembre 2021
18h - Vernissage - Performances :
20h - "Heart Constellation": Julie Hahn et Julien-Paul Remy, Heart Constellation (duo, 10 minutes)
https://www.instagram.com/baejjahn.dancecompany/
21h - "Fashonista": Elisabette Zelaya (20minutes)
https://www.artmajeur.com/elisabette-zelaya
Samedi 04 décembre 2021
17h - Lab de recherche et de création collective “The Last Border- Dialogues sur la Méditerranée” avec invités
20h - "Fractures et intervalles " Soirée apéro lecture textes et poésie; pour s'inscrire :
terrarossalabart@gmail.com
Mercredi 08 décembre 2021
14h - "How to fill a conversation gap": atelier de lecture en arpentage, Carolina Zaccaro; pour s'inscrire :
terrarossalabart@gmail.com
https://www.carolinazaccaro.com
Jeudi 09 décembre 2021
9h-20h- Concert Wamid Al-Wahab et Reese Desormais:
“Edgar Waryz (Improvisations)”
Expression de basses parfois trafiquées mais souvent transcendées par le daf et la machine.
Vendredi 10 décembre 2021
18h - "Calice" performance vocale Fabrizia Barresi, voyage musical et vocal (durée 45m)
http://www.fabriziabarresi.com
Samedi 11 décembre 2021
17h - Conférences (à définir)
suivi par : "Santé mentale", performance, Hope Mocked
https://www.artmajeur.com/amal6mokded
Dimanche 12 décembre 2021
16h30 - "A l’ouest", film, Violaine Lefur, Projection et discussion ouverte
https://www.instagram.com/lefurviolaine/?hl=fr
17h30 - "The théâtre of mind", film, Loredana Denicola
https://www.loredanadenicola.com
Vendredi 17 décembre 2021
Finissage à partir de 18h
Performances :
18h30: performance libre: Nen poésie urbaine et slam + Valeria Stasi danse improvisation
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTL-7785Zx_xWb96_jmB__Q/featured
Le dossier de presse de l'exposition:
A brief introduction of the video - photography project "The theatre of the mind"
The theatre of the mind is an installation project consisting of seven videos and photographs, with each video ranging from 25 to 50 minutes, totaling 5 hours of content.
This project is an exploration of the facets of the human mind. It begins as a personal journey for the artist but extends to the public, fostering a dialogue with the viewer/spectator. It's a video-photographic project rooted in trust, self-exploration through others as a means of enrichment and discovery, and acceptance. After all, everything that irritates us in others often reveals something about ourselves.
Following the exhibition, some of the videos and photos will remain on display in the internal space of Nervegna for an entire week, until the following Thursday.
Prejudice doesn't solely affect individuals or groups; it can permeate entire cultures and influence behaviours towards other cultures.
What are our thoughts? Are we free from fears, conditioning, and prejudices?
The characters featured in this project include:
Alan, the cross-dresser
Humaira, I choose my religion, Islam
Stephanie, finally I am a woman!
Madkillermiller, an unimportant person with a business card
Louis Grey Magus is my alter ego
Tacco Matto, I am my emotions
Graça and her imaginary dogs
The videos are in English with Italian subtitles. The Italian subtitles have been edited by me and professors Francesco Bucci, Barbara Baldassarre, Francesco Tommasi, and Rita Greco.
'The theatre of the mind' extends an invitation to engage fully and empathetically with the subjects' stories. The audience is encouraged to approach the work with sincerity, courage, and freedom.
For a sneak peek, click on the link below to watch the trailer of 'The theatre of the mind.'"
This project is an exploration of the facets of the human mind. It begins as a personal journey for the artist but extends to the public, fostering a dialogue with the viewer/spectator. It's a video-photographic project rooted in trust, self-exploration through others as a means of enrichment and discovery, and acceptance. After all, everything that irritates us in others often reveals something about ourselves.
Following the exhibition, some of the videos and photos will remain on display in the internal space of Nervegna for an entire week, until the following Thursday.
Prejudice doesn't solely affect individuals or groups; it can permeate entire cultures and influence behaviours towards other cultures.
What are our thoughts? Are we free from fears, conditioning, and prejudices?
The characters featured in this project include:
Alan, the cross-dresser
Humaira, I choose my religion, Islam
Stephanie, finally I am a woman!
Madkillermiller, an unimportant person with a business card
Louis Grey Magus is my alter ego
Tacco Matto, I am my emotions
Graça and her imaginary dogs
The videos are in English with Italian subtitles. The Italian subtitles have been edited by me and professors Francesco Bucci, Barbara Baldassarre, Francesco Tommasi, and Rita Greco.
'The theatre of the mind' extends an invitation to engage fully and empathetically with the subjects' stories. The audience is encouraged to approach the work with sincerity, courage, and freedom.
For a sneak peek, click on the link below to watch the trailer of 'The theatre of the mind.'"
"Il Quotidiano di Puglia" covers "The theatre of the mind" video-photography project
Nervegna is proud to open its doors to a captivating video-photographic project by the artist, Loredana Denicola.
'The theatre of the mind' will be unveiled to the public as a compelling exhibition of video art and photography, curated by Ilaria Caravaglio and Valeria Gatti.
Commencing on September 16th and running until October 28th, we invite you to join us every Thursday in the garden of Café Nervegna.
In the presence of the artist and curators, we will present and screen one of the seven videos that constitute this project.
Embarking on what can only be described as an exploratory journey into the intricacies of the human mind, we will engage in reflections prompted by each video, each story, and each character.
Following the screening, selected videos and photographs will remain on display within Café Nervegna's welcoming interior space for the entire week, until the subsequent Thursday.
'The Theatre of the Mind' is a video-photographic project that rests on the foundations of trust—an exploration of the self through the other as a means of enrichment and discovery. It champions acceptance, reminding us that everything that irritates us in others holds a mirror to our own selves.
This project beckons us to ponder our thoughts, to question whether we are truly free from fears, conditioning, and prejudices."
'The theatre of the mind' will be unveiled to the public as a compelling exhibition of video art and photography, curated by Ilaria Caravaglio and Valeria Gatti.
Commencing on September 16th and running until October 28th, we invite you to join us every Thursday in the garden of Café Nervegna.
In the presence of the artist and curators, we will present and screen one of the seven videos that constitute this project.
Embarking on what can only be described as an exploratory journey into the intricacies of the human mind, we will engage in reflections prompted by each video, each story, and each character.
Following the screening, selected videos and photographs will remain on display within Café Nervegna's welcoming interior space for the entire week, until the subsequent Thursday.
'The Theatre of the Mind' is a video-photographic project that rests on the foundations of trust—an exploration of the self through the other as a means of enrichment and discovery. It champions acceptance, reminding us that everything that irritates us in others holds a mirror to our own selves.
This project beckons us to ponder our thoughts, to question whether we are truly free from fears, conditioning, and prejudices."
One of the advertising posters of 'The theatre of the mind'
Title: "The theatre of the mind" - video photography project
Curated by: Ilaria Caravaglio and Valeria Gatti
Dates: Every Thursday at 6:30 PM
September 16: Alan, the crossdresser
September 23: Humaira, choosing my religion, Islam
September 30: Madkillermiller, an unimportant person with a business card
October 7: Stephanie, finally I am a woman!
October 14: Louis Gray Magus is my Alter Ego
October 21: Tacco Matto, Embracing Emotions
October 28: Graça, a 6-year-old and her imaginary dogs
Location: Caffetteria Nervegna
Admission: Free
Curated by: Ilaria Caravaglio and Valeria Gatti
Dates: Every Thursday at 6:30 PM
September 16: Alan, the crossdresser
September 23: Humaira, choosing my religion, Islam
September 30: Madkillermiller, an unimportant person with a business card
October 7: Stephanie, finally I am a woman!
October 14: Louis Gray Magus is my Alter Ego
October 21: Tacco Matto, Embracing Emotions
October 28: Graça, a 6-year-old and her imaginary dogs
Location: Caffetteria Nervegna
Admission: Free
Collaboration with Freeng Cie at Le Fotomat, Paris
Première images de la collaboration de Action Hybride avec la compagnie de danse Freeing Cie, le 25 septembre dernier, à l'occasion de la sortie du #8 de la revue Freeing (our Bodies) "Cannibalisme et incorporation" Le Fotomat'.
Dessiner sur le mur - Je te vomis enfin! (Finally I vomit you!) par Loredana Denicola
Freeng Cie Artist
https://www.facebook.com/Freeing-Cie-1167826816668787/
Le Fotomat
Dessiner sur le mur - Je te vomis enfin! (Finally I vomit you!) par Loredana Denicola
Freeng Cie Artist
https://www.facebook.com/Freeing-Cie-1167826816668787/
Le Fotomat
Frontières Fractures Distances, Art exhibition curated by Terra Rossa Lab.
Du 14 au 19 Septembre 2021, Galerie du Genie de la Bastille - Paris.
Vernissage 17 septembre 2021 à 18h
Exposition collective, performances, projection films, workshop
La notion de frontière désigne une zone instable qui ne se limite pas à sa dimension spatiale.
Elle rappelle un « thème » social dont la préoccupation caractérise certaines pratiques artistiques contemporaines.
La frontière n’est pas seulement une barrière, mais c’est un espace perméable, un lieu d’écoulement, de passages, de traversées où toute volonté d’homogénéité durable est régulièrement mise en péril.
Le discontinu, le fluide, le bloc, le contrôle, le filtrage et la fermeture veulent souvent s’imposer. Réelles et imaginaires, immuables et fluctuantes, intimes et politiques, les frontières tracent des espaces entre identité et altérité.
Les frontières nous distinguent autant qu’elles nous connectent.
Cet équilibre est essentiel dans une société en pleine mutation, en constante confrontation avec ses contradictions, ses doutes et ses interrogations.
On peut donc se demander si l’individu a encore la possibilité d’avoir le contrôle sur un monde dont les frontières tendent à se dématérialiser sans toutefois disparaître définitivement.
Ces changements sociaux s’accompagnent de répercussions visibles qui, à l’intérieur de frontières de plus en plus floues et ténues entre vie politique et économique, entre sphères publique et privée, affectent l’individu par rapport à sa propre identité et au groupe auquel il appartient.
La notion de frontière est strictement liée au sentiment d’appartenance à une communauté et plus généralement à sa relation avec le monde environnant. La relation entre les notions de subjectivité et de frontières est significative. Dans la pratique, en fait, ce sont nos frontières les plus intimes qui nous permettent de nous projeter au-delà de nous-mêmes.
Le processus de reconstruction d’une nouvelle identité est déjà en cours et pour que cela se poursuive, il est essentiel d’établir une relation différente entre l’individu et la société globalisée.
Celle-ci se définit inéluctablement comme étant soumise à une économie qui tend à nier les libertés individuelles ainsi produire une déshumanisation, fait qui, en pratique, crée un profond fossé entre la solidarité et une demande économique de plus en plus impitoyable, pliée uniquement aux lois du marché. Dans une conception purement « jetable » de la réalité, le besoin vital de redéfinir sa propre identité donne une voix aux individus marginalisés, en
soutenant en même temps le dialogue comme moyen de transgresser les frontières.
En ce sens, nous pouvons donc penser la frontière non pas comme un simple obstacle, mais comme une voie médiane, non pas comme un lieu et un espace de transition, de médiation, mais comme une porte qui nous permet de saisir les vérités de l’existence.
Passons maintenant aux fractures.
Mot significativement poly-sémantique, selon le contexte auquel il se réfère. Pour la médecine, c’est “une perturbation de l’intégrité d’un os”.
En géologie, cela indique la terre qui se fend, s’effrite, bouge.
La ramenant dans un contexte plus strictement humaniste, la fracture est configurée comme distance et isolement, blessure et traumatisme.
Dans tous les cas, elle est induite par un événement extérieur qui mine l’équilibre d’un organisme.
L’événement externe peut être de nature accidentelle ou déterminé par des événements historiques et sociaux tels que la guerre, les grands mouvements migratoires ou par des facteurs géopolitiques qui influencent le sort de communautés entières.
La fracture, disait-on, est une blessure, un signe tangible qui affecte l’être humain et devient une cicatrice, elle s’insinue dans la mémoire des peuples et de l’individu et génère un traumatisme.
L’intérêt de Terra Rossa Lab vise, tout d’abord à documenter les traces de la fracture - blessure, à accueillir sa voix, sa fragilité, à caresser ses fissures. S’ensuit alors une opération de nature presque thérapeutique par laquelle donner forme à la plaie, sans la dissimuler, mais la transfigurer pour qu’elle guérisse, peut se transformer en témoignage, acte cathartique et pourquoi pas, enseignement.
La troisième et dernière thématique concerne les distances, sujet extrêmement sensible et problématique.
De manière de plus en plus évidente, nous observons une approche progressive et leur allongement, avec laquelle nous entendons créer un espace pour pouvoir expérimenter, dialoguer, nous interroger sur des principes et des valeurs communes. Internet a pratiquement éliminé toute distance entre les individus à travers le monde.
Mais en même temps, on assiste au phénomène inverse qui voit l’individualisme sourd comme la base des échanges entre l’individu et la société.
La distanciation est globale, touchant souvent à la fois le désengagement politique et social ainsi que le désengagement humain, relationnel, symbolique. Dans ce tableau d’ensemble, Terra Rossa Lab, plutôt que de se distancer, vise à les accepter, à les esquisser pour mieux les comprendre et, par conséquent, les valoriser et exprimer leurs intérêts et leur potentiel.
Par une réflexion attentive et sensible, Terra Rossa Lab se veut un espace propulseur capable d’activer un mouvement centripète et centrifuge par rapport aux centres distants.
Les moyens par lesquels concrétiser notre action ont été identifiés principalement dans l’expression artistique avec laquelle nous entendons créer un espace d’expérimentation, de dialogue, de remise en question sur des principes et des valeurs communs.
ARTISTES TERRA ROSSA LAB:
Sarab Collective
Loredana Denicola
Julie Hahn
Carolina Zaccaro
Hope Mokded
Francesca Sand
Valeria Stasi
Ilaria Venneri
ARTISTES INVITÉS TERRA ROSSA LAB
Les Soeurs Chevalme, Louise A Depaume, Raoul Hebreard,Louise Dumont, Fanny Gosse, Adèle Pécout, Mila Nijinsky, Jean Louis Hess, Olga Boldyreff, Maria Clark, Corinne De Battista , Sophie Menuet, Axelle Remeaud, Céline Tuloup ,Elizabette Zelaya
VIDEOS
Anouk Deville, Violaine Le Fur, Camille Pueyo, Ican Ramageli, Pascaline Richtarch-Castellani,Julia Maura
PERFORMANCE
Manon Di Chiappari, Hélène Fromen, Cédric Lerible, Mathilde Neri,Simona Maurone, Antonella Eye Porcelluzzi,Elisabette Zelaya, Sylvaine Louradour
Programme
- Mercredi 15 septembre à 18h30
Durée 2h
Performance-atelier de dessin avec Hélène Fromen
“Mon trouble dans le genre, comment je l’ai dessiné” par Hélène Fromen.
Son intention, dans sa pratique comme dans sa recherche, est de transformer l’atelier de dessin d’après modèle en un espace de résistance active et collective au cadre binaire normatif ; un lieu ouvert à l’auto-détermination et l’expression corporelle des modèles.
Avec la lecture performée “Mon trouble dans le genre - Comment je l’ai dessiné”, elle propose aux participant.es de la dessiner tout en l’écoutant, de l’observer alors qu'elle lit et pose. La forme même de cette présentation participe à troubler la binarité des rôles et comportements en plus de celle du genre.
La performance sera suivie d’un atelier de dessin expérimental avec un.e modèle.
Aucune expérience du dessin n’est requise.
- Jeudi 16 Septembre
18 30 Dialogues sur la Méditerranée (The last border):
Conférence dînatoire performative avec Terra Rossa Lab +Elisabette Zelaya.
Une installation :des images, des textes, des objects autour d'un diner
- Vernissage vendredi 17 Septembre à 18H
Performances:
. 19h Action Frontières, Hope Mokded et Aïcha Khenissi , 20 minutes
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20h Labyrinthe, Manon Di Chiappari, 25 minutes
- Samedi 18 Septembre
Performances :
19 30 White Cinders, Julie Hahn et Christophe Jaccard, 40 minutés
20h30 Allegory of creation, Mathilde Neri et Simona Maurone, 25 minutes
22h-1h Antonella Eye Porcelluzzi présente son album "The Lords", réalisé avec Rutger van Driel; les textes sont tirés du travail poétique de Jim Morrison et ils font écho aux théories de Wilhelm Reich, et à l'installation sonore ORGASMUSLIEDER+ dj set, Antonella Eye Porcelluzzi et dj Wam, Le bizart
- Dimanche 19 septembre 14h-18H
Atelier théâtre : Le Corps social par Christophe Jaccard
Projection films + forum ouvert de discussion 21-22 30 : À L’OUEST , Violaine Le Fur
Lahdha / Instant, Amandine Ferrando, Ican Ramageli
Vernissage 17 septembre 2021 à 18h
Exposition collective, performances, projection films, workshop
La notion de frontière désigne une zone instable qui ne se limite pas à sa dimension spatiale.
Elle rappelle un « thème » social dont la préoccupation caractérise certaines pratiques artistiques contemporaines.
La frontière n’est pas seulement une barrière, mais c’est un espace perméable, un lieu d’écoulement, de passages, de traversées où toute volonté d’homogénéité durable est régulièrement mise en péril.
Le discontinu, le fluide, le bloc, le contrôle, le filtrage et la fermeture veulent souvent s’imposer. Réelles et imaginaires, immuables et fluctuantes, intimes et politiques, les frontières tracent des espaces entre identité et altérité.
Les frontières nous distinguent autant qu’elles nous connectent.
Cet équilibre est essentiel dans une société en pleine mutation, en constante confrontation avec ses contradictions, ses doutes et ses interrogations.
On peut donc se demander si l’individu a encore la possibilité d’avoir le contrôle sur un monde dont les frontières tendent à se dématérialiser sans toutefois disparaître définitivement.
Ces changements sociaux s’accompagnent de répercussions visibles qui, à l’intérieur de frontières de plus en plus floues et ténues entre vie politique et économique, entre sphères publique et privée, affectent l’individu par rapport à sa propre identité et au groupe auquel il appartient.
La notion de frontière est strictement liée au sentiment d’appartenance à une communauté et plus généralement à sa relation avec le monde environnant. La relation entre les notions de subjectivité et de frontières est significative. Dans la pratique, en fait, ce sont nos frontières les plus intimes qui nous permettent de nous projeter au-delà de nous-mêmes.
Le processus de reconstruction d’une nouvelle identité est déjà en cours et pour que cela se poursuive, il est essentiel d’établir une relation différente entre l’individu et la société globalisée.
Celle-ci se définit inéluctablement comme étant soumise à une économie qui tend à nier les libertés individuelles ainsi produire une déshumanisation, fait qui, en pratique, crée un profond fossé entre la solidarité et une demande économique de plus en plus impitoyable, pliée uniquement aux lois du marché. Dans une conception purement « jetable » de la réalité, le besoin vital de redéfinir sa propre identité donne une voix aux individus marginalisés, en
soutenant en même temps le dialogue comme moyen de transgresser les frontières.
En ce sens, nous pouvons donc penser la frontière non pas comme un simple obstacle, mais comme une voie médiane, non pas comme un lieu et un espace de transition, de médiation, mais comme une porte qui nous permet de saisir les vérités de l’existence.
Passons maintenant aux fractures.
Mot significativement poly-sémantique, selon le contexte auquel il se réfère. Pour la médecine, c’est “une perturbation de l’intégrité d’un os”.
En géologie, cela indique la terre qui se fend, s’effrite, bouge.
La ramenant dans un contexte plus strictement humaniste, la fracture est configurée comme distance et isolement, blessure et traumatisme.
Dans tous les cas, elle est induite par un événement extérieur qui mine l’équilibre d’un organisme.
L’événement externe peut être de nature accidentelle ou déterminé par des événements historiques et sociaux tels que la guerre, les grands mouvements migratoires ou par des facteurs géopolitiques qui influencent le sort de communautés entières.
La fracture, disait-on, est une blessure, un signe tangible qui affecte l’être humain et devient une cicatrice, elle s’insinue dans la mémoire des peuples et de l’individu et génère un traumatisme.
L’intérêt de Terra Rossa Lab vise, tout d’abord à documenter les traces de la fracture - blessure, à accueillir sa voix, sa fragilité, à caresser ses fissures. S’ensuit alors une opération de nature presque thérapeutique par laquelle donner forme à la plaie, sans la dissimuler, mais la transfigurer pour qu’elle guérisse, peut se transformer en témoignage, acte cathartique et pourquoi pas, enseignement.
La troisième et dernière thématique concerne les distances, sujet extrêmement sensible et problématique.
De manière de plus en plus évidente, nous observons une approche progressive et leur allongement, avec laquelle nous entendons créer un espace pour pouvoir expérimenter, dialoguer, nous interroger sur des principes et des valeurs communes. Internet a pratiquement éliminé toute distance entre les individus à travers le monde.
Mais en même temps, on assiste au phénomène inverse qui voit l’individualisme sourd comme la base des échanges entre l’individu et la société.
La distanciation est globale, touchant souvent à la fois le désengagement politique et social ainsi que le désengagement humain, relationnel, symbolique. Dans ce tableau d’ensemble, Terra Rossa Lab, plutôt que de se distancer, vise à les accepter, à les esquisser pour mieux les comprendre et, par conséquent, les valoriser et exprimer leurs intérêts et leur potentiel.
Par une réflexion attentive et sensible, Terra Rossa Lab se veut un espace propulseur capable d’activer un mouvement centripète et centrifuge par rapport aux centres distants.
Les moyens par lesquels concrétiser notre action ont été identifiés principalement dans l’expression artistique avec laquelle nous entendons créer un espace d’expérimentation, de dialogue, de remise en question sur des principes et des valeurs communs.
ARTISTES TERRA ROSSA LAB:
Sarab Collective
Loredana Denicola
Julie Hahn
Carolina Zaccaro
Hope Mokded
Francesca Sand
Valeria Stasi
Ilaria Venneri
ARTISTES INVITÉS TERRA ROSSA LAB
Les Soeurs Chevalme, Louise A Depaume, Raoul Hebreard,Louise Dumont, Fanny Gosse, Adèle Pécout, Mila Nijinsky, Jean Louis Hess, Olga Boldyreff, Maria Clark, Corinne De Battista , Sophie Menuet, Axelle Remeaud, Céline Tuloup ,Elizabette Zelaya
VIDEOS
Anouk Deville, Violaine Le Fur, Camille Pueyo, Ican Ramageli, Pascaline Richtarch-Castellani,Julia Maura
PERFORMANCE
Manon Di Chiappari, Hélène Fromen, Cédric Lerible, Mathilde Neri,Simona Maurone, Antonella Eye Porcelluzzi,Elisabette Zelaya, Sylvaine Louradour
Programme
- Mercredi 15 septembre à 18h30
Durée 2h
Performance-atelier de dessin avec Hélène Fromen
“Mon trouble dans le genre, comment je l’ai dessiné” par Hélène Fromen.
Son intention, dans sa pratique comme dans sa recherche, est de transformer l’atelier de dessin d’après modèle en un espace de résistance active et collective au cadre binaire normatif ; un lieu ouvert à l’auto-détermination et l’expression corporelle des modèles.
Avec la lecture performée “Mon trouble dans le genre - Comment je l’ai dessiné”, elle propose aux participant.es de la dessiner tout en l’écoutant, de l’observer alors qu'elle lit et pose. La forme même de cette présentation participe à troubler la binarité des rôles et comportements en plus de celle du genre.
La performance sera suivie d’un atelier de dessin expérimental avec un.e modèle.
Aucune expérience du dessin n’est requise.
- Jeudi 16 Septembre
18 30 Dialogues sur la Méditerranée (The last border):
Conférence dînatoire performative avec Terra Rossa Lab +Elisabette Zelaya.
Une installation :des images, des textes, des objects autour d'un diner
- Vernissage vendredi 17 Septembre à 18H
Performances:
. 19h Action Frontières, Hope Mokded et Aïcha Khenissi , 20 minutes
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20h Labyrinthe, Manon Di Chiappari, 25 minutes
- Samedi 18 Septembre
Performances :
19 30 White Cinders, Julie Hahn et Christophe Jaccard, 40 minutés
20h30 Allegory of creation, Mathilde Neri et Simona Maurone, 25 minutes
22h-1h Antonella Eye Porcelluzzi présente son album "The Lords", réalisé avec Rutger van Driel; les textes sont tirés du travail poétique de Jim Morrison et ils font écho aux théories de Wilhelm Reich, et à l'installation sonore ORGASMUSLIEDER+ dj set, Antonella Eye Porcelluzzi et dj Wam, Le bizart
- Dimanche 19 septembre 14h-18H
Atelier théâtre : Le Corps social par Christophe Jaccard
Projection films + forum ouvert de discussion 21-22 30 : À L’OUEST , Violaine Le Fur
Lahdha / Instant, Amandine Ferrando, Ican Ramageli
Photography Workshop: "Love Yourself"
Participants: Women who have experienced abuse
Location: Ginosa, Italy
Dates: Starting from September 7
'Love Yourself' photography workshop, curated by Loredana Denicola, is set to begin on September 7th in Ginosa.
This unique workshop is exclusively dedicated to women who have received support from the "Sud Est Donne" anti-violence center, which can be found at https://www.sudestdonne.it/.
In Italy, a staggering six million women have experienced various forms of physical or sexual violence. Shockingly, only 11% of these women report these incidents, leaving the majority to suffer in silence and fear alongside their children. These are women who often continue to endure violence, often from their own partners, and who struggle to assert their right to a life free from male violence.
The genesis of "Love Yourself" dates back to roughly 2016 when it began as a photographic and video project focused around women and men who had experienced abusive relationships, physical and psychological violence.
The project was conceptualised by photographer Loredana Denicola upon her return to Italy after residing in London for eleven years. Denicola's artistic exploration focuses on intimacy, its transformative potential, and the strength that can emerge from fragility once understood.
Photography, within this context, becomes an opportunity and a choice to narrate one's own story, to expose the past, and to depict the imagined and desired present. It entails "looking through the viewfinder" to peer into oneself, to make choices, to be..., to say, and to tell one's story in a renewed and distinctive manner.
Photographs grant the power to be both the author and the subject, an opportunity to view one's personal reality from the perspective of an inner witness. It's a journey towards no longer being victims, no longer enslaved by past events.
Since 2013, Loredana Denicola has been working in London on a variety of photographic projects involving individuals eager to shed light on issues such as sexuality, gender equality, prejudice, love, physical and psychological abuse, negative thinking, and illness.
The "South East Women" center in Martina Franca is the pioneering anti-violence center to have embraced this project and promote it to its female beneficiaries.
Location: Ginosa, Italy
Dates: Starting from September 7
'Love Yourself' photography workshop, curated by Loredana Denicola, is set to begin on September 7th in Ginosa.
This unique workshop is exclusively dedicated to women who have received support from the "Sud Est Donne" anti-violence center, which can be found at https://www.sudestdonne.it/.
In Italy, a staggering six million women have experienced various forms of physical or sexual violence. Shockingly, only 11% of these women report these incidents, leaving the majority to suffer in silence and fear alongside their children. These are women who often continue to endure violence, often from their own partners, and who struggle to assert their right to a life free from male violence.
The genesis of "Love Yourself" dates back to roughly 2016 when it began as a photographic and video project focused around women and men who had experienced abusive relationships, physical and psychological violence.
The project was conceptualised by photographer Loredana Denicola upon her return to Italy after residing in London for eleven years. Denicola's artistic exploration focuses on intimacy, its transformative potential, and the strength that can emerge from fragility once understood.
Photography, within this context, becomes an opportunity and a choice to narrate one's own story, to expose the past, and to depict the imagined and desired present. It entails "looking through the viewfinder" to peer into oneself, to make choices, to be..., to say, and to tell one's story in a renewed and distinctive manner.
Photographs grant the power to be both the author and the subject, an opportunity to view one's personal reality from the perspective of an inner witness. It's a journey towards no longer being victims, no longer enslaved by past events.
Since 2013, Loredana Denicola has been working in London on a variety of photographic projects involving individuals eager to shed light on issues such as sexuality, gender equality, prejudice, love, physical and psychological abuse, negative thinking, and illness.
The "South East Women" center in Martina Franca is the pioneering anti-violence center to have embraced this project and promote it to its female beneficiaries.
The Social: 'Photographing oneself to exorcise violence against women' in the Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno, by Alessandro Salvatore."
The Social: 'Photographing oneself to exorcise violence against women' in the Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno, by Alessandro Salvatore."
Basic Courses of Photography
Photography isn’t the only way to capture the world, but it is certainly one of the most effective. Photographs hold great power.
I will be teaching you the fundamentals of photography.
Photography Basics Course Outline:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Photography Basics
Chapter 2: What Is Photography?
Chapter 3: Shutter Speed
Chapter 4: Aperture
Chapter 5: ISO
Chapter 6: Composition
Chapter 7: Metering
Chapter 8: Camera Modes
Chapter 9: Focusing
Chapter 10: Flash
Chapter 11: Camera Settings
Chapter 12: How to Capture Sharp Images
Chapter 13: Photography Tips for Beginners
Chapter 14: Photography Ideas
Start Date: July 8, 2021
Location: SalentOListico, Via Granafei, Mesagne (BR), Italy
The course will run for a duration of four weeks.
This photography course is designed specifically for beginners. It aims to provide you with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of light and photography. We will cover basic camera operations, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and how these elements creatively interact with each other. Additionally, we'll explore composition (both conventional and unconventional), white balance, understanding light and shadows, different perspectives, lenses, and more.
The course will also include practical exercises to enhance your learning experience.
Each lesson will have a duration of two hours per week.
Beyond that, it will be up to you, driven by your determination and tenacity, to put these concepts into practice.
Please remember to bring your own camera.
Feel free to send me a private message for further details.
I will be teaching you the fundamentals of photography.
Photography Basics Course Outline:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Photography Basics
Chapter 2: What Is Photography?
Chapter 3: Shutter Speed
Chapter 4: Aperture
Chapter 5: ISO
Chapter 6: Composition
Chapter 7: Metering
Chapter 8: Camera Modes
Chapter 9: Focusing
Chapter 10: Flash
Chapter 11: Camera Settings
Chapter 12: How to Capture Sharp Images
Chapter 13: Photography Tips for Beginners
Chapter 14: Photography Ideas
Start Date: July 8, 2021
Location: SalentOListico, Via Granafei, Mesagne (BR), Italy
The course will run for a duration of four weeks.
This photography course is designed specifically for beginners. It aims to provide you with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of light and photography. We will cover basic camera operations, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and how these elements creatively interact with each other. Additionally, we'll explore composition (both conventional and unconventional), white balance, understanding light and shadows, different perspectives, lenses, and more.
The course will also include practical exercises to enhance your learning experience.
Each lesson will have a duration of two hours per week.
Beyond that, it will be up to you, driven by your determination and tenacity, to put these concepts into practice.
Please remember to bring your own camera.
Feel free to send me a private message for further details.
HAPAX #1 "Fragile" by Action Hybride
F R A G I L E by Action Hybride
A fanzine of photographs, printed on coated A5 paper, comprising 40 pages.
A collection of texts, photos, and drawings centered around the social and political body.
1st Issue: Fragile - Released on April 6, 2019, during the "Je vous salue Marie(s)" exhibition.
H A P A X #01 F R A G I L E:
Action Hybride
Contributors:
Dumont Louise
Vanda Spengler
Francesca Sand
Elisabette Zelaya
Fur Aphrodite
Loredana Denicola
Louise A. Depaume
Maria Clark Arts
Available for purchase at:
A fanzine of photographs, printed on coated A5 paper, comprising 40 pages.
A collection of texts, photos, and drawings centered around the social and political body.
1st Issue: Fragile - Released on April 6, 2019, during the "Je vous salue Marie(s)" exhibition.
H A P A X #01 F R A G I L E:
Action Hybride
Contributors:
Dumont Louise
Vanda Spengler
Francesca Sand
Elisabette Zelaya
Fur Aphrodite
Loredana Denicola
Louise A. Depaume
Maria Clark Arts
Available for purchase at:
HAPAX#2 "Métamorphoses"
Presenting the Marvelous Hapaxzine by Action Hybride!
#2 "MÉTAMORPHOSES" - Photography, drawings, and texts (in French, English, and Italian)
A5 Format
Black and White
44 Pages
Handmade (DIY Concept)
Released in JUNE 2020
Price: 5 Euros
To place an order, please send us an email at hapaxzine@gmail.com
Contributors:
Dumont Louise
Vanda Spengler
Francesca Sand
Elisabette Zelaya
Fur Aphrodite
Loredana Denicola
Louise A. Depaume
Maria Clark Arts
2nd Issue: Métamorphoses - Released in August 2020 during the "CARMINA" Exhibition
H A P A X #02 M E T A M O R P H O S E S x Action Hybride
This unique fanzine embodies the spirit of creativity and transformation.
#2 "MÉTAMORPHOSES" - Photography, drawings, and texts (in French, English, and Italian)
A5 Format
Black and White
44 Pages
Handmade (DIY Concept)
Released in JUNE 2020
Price: 5 Euros
To place an order, please send us an email at hapaxzine@gmail.com
Contributors:
Dumont Louise
Vanda Spengler
Francesca Sand
Elisabette Zelaya
Fur Aphrodite
Loredana Denicola
Louise A. Depaume
Maria Clark Arts
2nd Issue: Métamorphoses - Released in August 2020 during the "CARMINA" Exhibition
H A P A X #02 M E T A M O R P H O S E S x Action Hybride
This unique fanzine embodies the spirit of creativity and transformation.
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