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loredana denicola
Photographer
I began taking photographs at the age of 36, when life unexpectedly handed me a camera. In 2009, I found an old Praktica 35mm in a gray bag left on a street in London - complete with three lenses. That moment marked the beginning of a new path: photography became a way to explore, observe, and express the invisible: emotions, human stories, and inner landscapes.
Since then, I’ve been using photography not only as a form of artistic expression, but also as a tool for reflection, connection, and healing.
I teach individuals how to confidently use their camera’s manual settings, empowering them to take control of light, composition, and creative expression.
The goal is not just to capture high-quality photographs, but to understand how to see through the lens with intention and curiosity.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your skills, my courses combine technical guidance with a mindful, artistic approach to image-making.
I conduct therapeutic photography workshops where the camera becomes more than a tool, it becomes a mirror.
In these workshops, photography is used as a form of self-expression, self-observation, and gentle exploration of inner worlds.
Through guided exercises, visual storytelling, and shared reflection, participants are invited to connect with their emotions, personal narratives, and identity in a safe, non-judgmental space.
It’s not about technical perfection, but about seeing - and being seen - with authenticity.
Over the years, some of my projects have naturally evolved into book-worthy works - combining photography and text in meaningful ways.
I’d love to publish them, so I’m currently exploring crowdfunding to bring my self-publishing editorial vision to life, while also seeking publishing houses that might resonate with my work.
La Pecora Edizioni
I co-founded La Pecora Edizioni in 2021 with Francesca Sand,
a small, independent publishing label.
Our first publication, FRAG-MÉNTUM, combines the work of five photographers, creating a collective visual narrative.
Per ordini, scrivere a: lapecoraedizioni@gmail.com
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.
Upcoming events
exhibitions, talks and workshops
Discover upcoming exhibitions, publications, workshops, and screenings related to my artistic projects and creative explorations. Each event offers an opportunity to delve into themes such as creativity, photography, storytelling, identity, and the journey of healing through art.
Stay updated on dates, venues, and sometimes special guests, and join me in these moments of sharing, reflection, and personal growth.
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Photography and Wellness Workshop for Women Over 60, taught by Loredana Denicola
Photography as a tool for wellbeing in mature women: Seeing Yourself with new eyes - by Loredana Denicola
I had the privilege of working with a group of women over 60, creating a space where awareness, self-esteem, and wellbeing came together through the art of photography.
As part of the “Esperienza Benessere” program, I led a photography workshop designed to help these women feel valued, understood, and free to express themselves, without fear of judgment.
Photography is much more than a way to document life’s moments; it is a powerful tool for rediscovering ourselves and the world around us.
During the workshop, participants used the ritual of "The Mirror" and their smartphones to explore and appreciate aspects of their bodies and recognise positive inner qualities. It became a way of seeing themselves with new eyes, boosting self-esteem and cultivating a deeper awareness of their self-image as they age.
In this setting, the act of taking photos turned into a form of self-care and a meaningful path to personal fulfillment.
As we age, social isolation can have a significant impact on both mental and physical health. Yet photography has the power to build connections, not only with others but also within ourselves.
Through the act of photographing, the women in the workshop reconnected with their past, established emotional bonds with their memories, and, by focusing on the present, built. a strong and conscious self-image.
Working in pairs and sharing images with the group became opportunities to tell their stories, to choose how they wanted to be seen and who they wanted to be today - strengthening relationships and creating new bonds.
Many people in later life may start to feel invisible or overlooked due to changes in physical appearance, a shrinking social circle, or the sense of no longer having an active role in society.
Photography offers a unique opportunity to reclaim one’s identity and view the world - and oneself - through fresh eyes.
Armed with a smartphone or camera, we can learn to observe details that often go unnoticed in our busy lives: a sunset, a friend’s face, a peaceful corner of the garden. This mindful observation helps rediscover beauty in the small things, encouraging a positive mindset and nurturing gratitude.
Creativity that stimulates the mind
In this workshop, photography was not only a creative outlet, but also a mental exercise - training attention, memory, and reflection.
Each photo became an opportunity to keep the mind active and spark creativity, helping to slow cognitive decline.
Several studies have shown the psychological benefits of photography. In therapeutic settings - such as care homes - it is used to foster communication among residents, strengthen social bonds, and reduce loneliness.
Portrait photography, in particular, can help us rediscover the beauty of authenticity - celebrating the life experience each person carries.
The workshop offered a space to face one’s self-image positively, encouraging each woman to recognise her uniqueness and to appreciate the beauty found in the marks of time.
Photography can also become a powerful practice of gratitude. Each image serves as a reminder of the little joys in everyday life: a walk in the park, dinner with friends, a shared moment with family.
These captured moments - when viewed with awareness - can spark a deep sense of gratitude, which not only enriches emotional wellbeing but also helps reduce the risk of anxiety and depression.
In conclusion
Photography is not just a way to capture reality; it is a powerful tool that allows mature individuals to see themselves - and the world - through new eyes.
It helps uncover hidden beauty in daily life, offers space for personal exploration and reflection, stimulates creativity, enhances memory, and promotes meaningful social interaction.
An invitation to slow down, observe, and rediscover purpose - in one’s image, and in one’s life.
I had the privilege of working with a group of women over 60, creating a space where awareness, self-esteem, and wellbeing came together through the art of photography.
As part of the “Esperienza Benessere” program, I led a photography workshop designed to help these women feel valued, understood, and free to express themselves, without fear of judgment.
Photography is much more than a way to document life’s moments; it is a powerful tool for rediscovering ourselves and the world around us.
During the workshop, participants used the ritual of "The Mirror" and their smartphones to explore and appreciate aspects of their bodies and recognise positive inner qualities. It became a way of seeing themselves with new eyes, boosting self-esteem and cultivating a deeper awareness of their self-image as they age.
In this setting, the act of taking photos turned into a form of self-care and a meaningful path to personal fulfillment.
As we age, social isolation can have a significant impact on both mental and physical health. Yet photography has the power to build connections, not only with others but also within ourselves.
Through the act of photographing, the women in the workshop reconnected with their past, established emotional bonds with their memories, and, by focusing on the present, built. a strong and conscious self-image.
Working in pairs and sharing images with the group became opportunities to tell their stories, to choose how they wanted to be seen and who they wanted to be today - strengthening relationships and creating new bonds.
Many people in later life may start to feel invisible or overlooked due to changes in physical appearance, a shrinking social circle, or the sense of no longer having an active role in society.
Photography offers a unique opportunity to reclaim one’s identity and view the world - and oneself - through fresh eyes.
Armed with a smartphone or camera, we can learn to observe details that often go unnoticed in our busy lives: a sunset, a friend’s face, a peaceful corner of the garden. This mindful observation helps rediscover beauty in the small things, encouraging a positive mindset and nurturing gratitude.
Creativity that stimulates the mind
In this workshop, photography was not only a creative outlet, but also a mental exercise - training attention, memory, and reflection.
Each photo became an opportunity to keep the mind active and spark creativity, helping to slow cognitive decline.
Several studies have shown the psychological benefits of photography. In therapeutic settings - such as care homes - it is used to foster communication among residents, strengthen social bonds, and reduce loneliness.
Portrait photography, in particular, can help us rediscover the beauty of authenticity - celebrating the life experience each person carries.
The workshop offered a space to face one’s self-image positively, encouraging each woman to recognise her uniqueness and to appreciate the beauty found in the marks of time.
Photography can also become a powerful practice of gratitude. Each image serves as a reminder of the little joys in everyday life: a walk in the park, dinner with friends, a shared moment with family.
These captured moments - when viewed with awareness - can spark a deep sense of gratitude, which not only enriches emotional wellbeing but also helps reduce the risk of anxiety and depression.
In conclusion
Photography is not just a way to capture reality; it is a powerful tool that allows mature individuals to see themselves - and the world - through new eyes.
It helps uncover hidden beauty in daily life, offers space for personal exploration and reflection, stimulates creativity, enhances memory, and promotes meaningful social interaction.
An invitation to slow down, observe, and rediscover purpose - in one’s image, and in one’s life.
Judge Selected for the Monochrome Awards 2024 | International Black and White Photography Contest
The Monochrome Photography Awards, with its ultimate goal of celebrating monochrome visions and discovering exceptional talent from around the globe, is one of the most prestigious and sought-after annual competitions in the world of both amateur and professional photography.
Until December 3rd, alongside my fellow photographers on the jury, I will be reviewing and selecting the winning photos submitted online, using a voting system that ranges from 1 to 5.
I’m honoured and grateful to be part of this experience for the second time. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn from other talented photographers.
Thank you, Monochrome Awards for this opportunity!
Until December 3rd, alongside my fellow photographers on the jury, I will be reviewing and selecting the winning photos submitted online, using a voting system that ranges from 1 to 5.
I’m honoured and grateful to be part of this experience for the second time. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn from other talented photographers.
Thank you, Monochrome Awards for this opportunity!
Publication of one of my pictures on Lusted Men | Collection of erotic pictures of men | 2024
One of my photographs has been selected by Lusted Men and published in a 700-page book that collects erotic photographs of men, curated over a span of five years. Lusted Men is a collection of erotic images of men, featuring work from both professional and amateur photographers, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Partners, lovers, models, friends, and self-portraits unfold across these 700 pages, showcasing various ways of reconfiguring our emotional and erotic bonds in the 21st century.
These hundreds of images have been showcased in exhibitions, workshops, conferences, and performances, creating a living archive of men’s visions of eroticism that joyfully challenge gender representations and reaffirm the political dimension of our desires. The book is available on various online platforms or directly from the Lusted Men website.
These hundreds of images have been showcased in exhibitions, workshops, conferences, and performances, creating a living archive of men’s visions of eroticism that joyfully challenge gender representations and reaffirm the political dimension of our desires. The book is available on various online platforms or directly from the Lusted Men website.
Exquis Cadavre | Hapaxzine #5 | Action Hybride Collective | November 2025
November 22 - December 5
5
Vernissage on Friday, November 22
Galerie Les Temps Donnés
16 rue des Envierges, 75020 Paris
Exhibition by the collective @action.hybride EXQUIS CADAVRE and the official launch of @hapaxzine N°5, conceived by @geraldine.villemain and @amelia.fouillen, on November 22.
Fanzine Info:
Hapax N°5, Hapax Exquis / Cadavre Hybride
Leporello format, 15 double-sided pages (28 artworks)
99 hand-crafted copies, €12
"The exquisite corpse consists of having a sentence, or a drawing, created by several people, without any of them being aware of the collaboration or contributions that came before."
(Abridged Dictionary of Surrealism, André Breton, 1938)
After more than a year exploring the concept of connection through our Nexus exhibitions—reflecting on the relationships between individuals and the collective, between bodies and territories, and consciously engaging with each other's works for the joy of collaboration—we are taking this exploration further.
A year spent mixing, exchanging, transforming with each new exhibition. A year spent delving into the "why," theorising the "how," and questioning the meaning behind it all.
Now the time has come to reverse this process and approach this cherished theme—connection—in a new way.
Here, collaborations are random and entirely fortuitous.
Here, the coherence of an order makes sense only within that order, even if it appears absurd.
Here, the end of one work becomes the beginning of another, and the final piece was imagined by none of us.
Here, the weight of the works is balanced by the lightness of play.
A game orchestrated mysteriously by Géraldine Villemain, who sent an anonymous image to our inboxes. Each of us was tasked with responding to it quickly, without any explanation.
This exquisite corpse represents our connections when they navigate freely: beautiful, surprising, and yet coherent.
Visit Action Hybride's website for more details.
5
Vernissage on Friday, November 22
Galerie Les Temps Donnés
16 rue des Envierges, 75020 Paris
Exhibition by the collective @action.hybride EXQUIS CADAVRE and the official launch of @hapaxzine N°5, conceived by @geraldine.villemain and @amelia.fouillen, on November 22.
Fanzine Info:
Hapax N°5, Hapax Exquis / Cadavre Hybride
Leporello format, 15 double-sided pages (28 artworks)
99 hand-crafted copies, €12
"The exquisite corpse consists of having a sentence, or a drawing, created by several people, without any of them being aware of the collaboration or contributions that came before."
(Abridged Dictionary of Surrealism, André Breton, 1938)
After more than a year exploring the concept of connection through our Nexus exhibitions—reflecting on the relationships between individuals and the collective, between bodies and territories, and consciously engaging with each other's works for the joy of collaboration—we are taking this exploration further.
A year spent mixing, exchanging, transforming with each new exhibition. A year spent delving into the "why," theorising the "how," and questioning the meaning behind it all.
Now the time has come to reverse this process and approach this cherished theme—connection—in a new way.
Here, collaborations are random and entirely fortuitous.
Here, the coherence of an order makes sense only within that order, even if it appears absurd.
Here, the end of one work becomes the beginning of another, and the final piece was imagined by none of us.
Here, the weight of the works is balanced by the lightness of play.
A game orchestrated mysteriously by Géraldine Villemain, who sent an anonymous image to our inboxes. Each of us was tasked with responding to it quickly, without any explanation.
This exquisite corpse represents our connections when they navigate freely: beautiful, surprising, and yet coherent.
Visit Action Hybride's website for more details.
Nexus | Baxton Gallery | La Maison de la Photographie Argentique | November 14 to January 5, 2025.
"NEXUS" arrives in Brussels for its fifth edition, a modular exhibition that adapts to our creative vision and the venues that host us.
After Paris in January, Venice this summer, and Dublin and Roubaix this fall, we are thrilled to bring the project to the Belgian capital.
The exhibition will be held at Studio Baxton - La Maison de la Photographie Argentique, a unique space that allows us to showcase not only our analog photographic work but also digital and plastic arts (engravings, sculptures, photographs). This stop marks the conclusion (or almost) of this wonderful project, running from November 14 to January 5, 2025.
Featuring the Action Hybride team:
Amélia Fouillen, Axelle Remeaud, Karo Polikar, Elisabette Zelaya, Fanny Gosse, Francesca Sand, Géraldine Villemain, Loredana Denicola, Louise A. Depaume, Maria Clark, Tamina Beausoleil, and Mila Nijinsky.
And collaborations with:
Sébastien Layral, D'Alessandro, and Vanda Spengler.
As with every stop in a new city, we invite a local artist. For this final edition, we are excited to collaborate with the talented Mat Van Assche!
For more information, visit our website - Action Hybride
— Studio Baxton - La Maison de la Photographie Argentique.
After Paris in January, Venice this summer, and Dublin and Roubaix this fall, we are thrilled to bring the project to the Belgian capital.
The exhibition will be held at Studio Baxton - La Maison de la Photographie Argentique, a unique space that allows us to showcase not only our analog photographic work but also digital and plastic arts (engravings, sculptures, photographs). This stop marks the conclusion (or almost) of this wonderful project, running from November 14 to January 5, 2025.
Featuring the Action Hybride team:
Amélia Fouillen, Axelle Remeaud, Karo Polikar, Elisabette Zelaya, Fanny Gosse, Francesca Sand, Géraldine Villemain, Loredana Denicola, Louise A. Depaume, Maria Clark, Tamina Beausoleil, and Mila Nijinsky.
And collaborations with:
Sébastien Layral, D'Alessandro, and Vanda Spengler.
As with every stop in a new city, we invite a local artist. For this final edition, we are excited to collaborate with the talented Mat Van Assche!
For more information, visit our website - Action Hybride
— Studio Baxton - La Maison de la Photographie Argentique.
Nexus | La plus petite galerie du monde | Roubaix | Vernissage 05 Oct 2024
Action Hybride presents "Nexus" at La plus petite galerie du monde (OU PRESQUE)!
A unique exhibition featuring performances, photography, paintings, drawings, sculptures, texts, and installations. After Paris, Venice, and Dublin, the traveling and ever-evolving exhibition Nexus by the Action Hybride collective returns to France, arriving in Roubaix at the beautiful space of La plus petite galerie du monde (OU PRESQUE) by Luc Hossepied, starting October 5.
This edition of "Nexus" features our special guest Fanny Pentel, along with friends Vanda Spengler and Sébastien Layral D'Alessandro, and the fantastic team of Action Hybride: Fanny Gosse, Géraldine Villemain, Louise A. Depaume, Amélia Fouillen, Axelle Remeaud, Louise Dumont, Mila Nijinsky, Elisabette Zelaya, Loredana Denicola, Francesca Sand, Tamina Beausoleil, Maria Clark, and Caroline Polikar.
An event that celebrates the connection between art and community, offering a unique experience of artistic experimentation.
Don't miss it!
A unique exhibition featuring performances, photography, paintings, drawings, sculptures, texts, and installations. After Paris, Venice, and Dublin, the traveling and ever-evolving exhibition Nexus by the Action Hybride collective returns to France, arriving in Roubaix at the beautiful space of La plus petite galerie du monde (OU PRESQUE) by Luc Hossepied, starting October 5.
This edition of "Nexus" features our special guest Fanny Pentel, along with friends Vanda Spengler and Sébastien Layral D'Alessandro, and the fantastic team of Action Hybride: Fanny Gosse, Géraldine Villemain, Louise A. Depaume, Amélia Fouillen, Axelle Remeaud, Louise Dumont, Mila Nijinsky, Elisabette Zelaya, Loredana Denicola, Francesca Sand, Tamina Beausoleil, Maria Clark, and Caroline Polikar.
An event that celebrates the connection between art and community, offering a unique experience of artistic experimentation.
Don't miss it!
Nexus | Art exhibition | Action Hybride | Roubaix | France | 05 - 27 October 2024
Nexus | GalleryX | Dublin | Action Hybride | 12 - 28 September 2024
NEXUS explores the theme of humanity’s connection with its environments. The 13 artists of the Action Hybride collective intersect their practices and universes, creating interconnections between photographic, pictorial (drawing, painting, engraving), plastic (installations, sculpture), and performative media.
NEXUS
GalleryX, Dublin, 11 Hume Street
Opening: September 12
The core of the exhibition is the 8th point in our Manifesto:
«Action Hybride considers the human body and condition in relation to its environments, both interior and exterior. Living in all its forms, a solidaristic network of multiple relationships and diverse territories, for a political ecology, artistic expression, and a collective social becoming.»
The exhibition addresses the connections with consumer society, technology, nature, and ecosystems, as well as more intimate relationships such as those with illness, death, trans-generational transmission, the body and its imprints, from the visible to the invisible, from the outside to the inside.
At the heart of the exhibition, the relationships between the members of Action Hybride themselves question the relationship between the individual and the collective. Some artists engage with the imagination of another member or a specific work to create new proposals. It is the linking of all the creations in NEXUS that gives rise to a point of spatial and thematic convergence for the project.
This itinerant exhibition creates connections between the landscapes of each artist, in France and abroad, weaving together psychic, physical, and territorial environments into a modular prism with thirteen faces.
Team of Action Hybride:
Francesca Sand, Louise A. Depaume, Géraldine Villemain, Louise Dumont, Fanny Gosse, Maria Clark, Loredana Denicola, Caroline Polikar, Axelle Remeaud, Mila Nijinsky, Tamina Beausoleil, Amélia Fouillen, Elisabette Zelaya.
Guest: Dolorosa de la Cruz
NEXUS
GalleryX, Dublin, 11 Hume Street
Opening: September 12
The core of the exhibition is the 8th point in our Manifesto:
«Action Hybride considers the human body and condition in relation to its environments, both interior and exterior. Living in all its forms, a solidaristic network of multiple relationships and diverse territories, for a political ecology, artistic expression, and a collective social becoming.»
The exhibition addresses the connections with consumer society, technology, nature, and ecosystems, as well as more intimate relationships such as those with illness, death, trans-generational transmission, the body and its imprints, from the visible to the invisible, from the outside to the inside.
At the heart of the exhibition, the relationships between the members of Action Hybride themselves question the relationship between the individual and the collective. Some artists engage with the imagination of another member or a specific work to create new proposals. It is the linking of all the creations in NEXUS that gives rise to a point of spatial and thematic convergence for the project.
This itinerant exhibition creates connections between the landscapes of each artist, in France and abroad, weaving together psychic, physical, and territorial environments into a modular prism with thirteen faces.
Team of Action Hybride:
Francesca Sand, Louise A. Depaume, Géraldine Villemain, Louise Dumont, Fanny Gosse, Maria Clark, Loredana Denicola, Caroline Polikar, Axelle Remeaud, Mila Nijinsky, Tamina Beausoleil, Amélia Fouillen, Elisabette Zelaya.
Guest: Dolorosa de la Cruz
Nexus | Action Hybride | Venice 2024 | Press Release
Press Release
NEXUS: Art Exhibition in Venice
Forte Marghera - Padiglione 32 – Officine Forte Marghera
From July 23 to July 28, 2024
Open daily from 4:00 PM
Opening: Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 7:30 PM
Venice, July 2024 – The Action Hybride collective is pleased to announce its exhibition NEXUS, which will take place at Padiglione 32 of Officine Forte Marghera from July 23 to 28, 2024. The exhibition, which explores the theme of human and environmental connections, will open on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 7:30 PM, and will be open to the public daily from 4:00 PM until its closing.
NEXUS brings together the work of 13 artists from the Action Hybride collective: Francesca Sand, Louise A. Depaume, Géraldine Villemain, Fanny Gosse, Maria Clark, Loredana Denicola, Amélia Fouillen, Axelle Remeaud, Mila Nijinsky, Elisabette Zelaya, and Tamina Beausoleil, engage with the work of fellow members and shared themes to create new proposals.
Visit Fondazione Forte Marghera website:
NEXUS: Art Exhibition in Venice
Forte Marghera - Padiglione 32 – Officine Forte Marghera
From July 23 to July 28, 2024
Open daily from 4:00 PM
Opening: Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 7:30 PM
Venice, July 2024 – The Action Hybride collective is pleased to announce its exhibition NEXUS, which will take place at Padiglione 32 of Officine Forte Marghera from July 23 to 28, 2024. The exhibition, which explores the theme of human and environmental connections, will open on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 7:30 PM, and will be open to the public daily from 4:00 PM until its closing.
NEXUS brings together the work of 13 artists from the Action Hybride collective: Francesca Sand, Louise A. Depaume, Géraldine Villemain, Fanny Gosse, Maria Clark, Loredana Denicola, Amélia Fouillen, Axelle Remeaud, Mila Nijinsky, Elisabette Zelaya, and Tamina Beausoleil, engage with the work of fellow members and shared themes to create new proposals.
Visit Fondazione Forte Marghera website:
Nexus | Art exhibition | Officine Forte Marghera | Venezia | 22-28 July 2024
Padiglione 32 – Officine Forte Marghera
July 23 to July 28, 2024, open daily from 4:00 PM
Opening: Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 7:30 PM
Action Hybride presents Nexus, an art exhibition exploring the complex network of connections between humanity and its environments. The event will take place at Officine Forte Marghera in Venice from July 23 to July 28, 2024.
NEXUS brings together the work of 14 artists from the collective, combining photography, painting, sculpture, installations, and performance.
Artists include: Maria Clark, Loredana Denicola, Louise A. Depaume, Louise Dumont, Fanny Gosse, Francesca Sand, Tamina Beausoleil, Amélia Fouillen, Mila Nijimsky, Carolina Polikar, Axelle Remeaud, Géraldine Villemain, Vanda Spengler, Elisabette Zelaya.
The guest artist is Elisabetta di Sopra.
The opening will be on Tuesday, July 23 at 7:30 PM, offering a chance to meet the artists, explore the works, and experience the atmosphere of the exhibition.
The heart of NEXUS is the eighth point of Action Hybride's Manifesto:
"Action Hybride considers the human body in connection with its environments, both internal and external, creating a network of relationships and territories, for a political, artistic, and social ecology common to all."
The exhibition tackles themes such as connections to consumer society, technology, nature, and death, while also exploring more intimate relationships and transgenerational transmission. NEXUS is an itinerant project that creates connections between the landscapes of each artist, both physical and psychological, offering multiple perspectives on our inner and outer worlds.
July 23 to July 28, 2024, open daily from 4:00 PM
Opening: Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 7:30 PM
Action Hybride presents Nexus, an art exhibition exploring the complex network of connections between humanity and its environments. The event will take place at Officine Forte Marghera in Venice from July 23 to July 28, 2024.
NEXUS brings together the work of 14 artists from the collective, combining photography, painting, sculpture, installations, and performance.
Artists include: Maria Clark, Loredana Denicola, Louise A. Depaume, Louise Dumont, Fanny Gosse, Francesca Sand, Tamina Beausoleil, Amélia Fouillen, Mila Nijimsky, Carolina Polikar, Axelle Remeaud, Géraldine Villemain, Vanda Spengler, Elisabette Zelaya.
The guest artist is Elisabetta di Sopra.
The opening will be on Tuesday, July 23 at 7:30 PM, offering a chance to meet the artists, explore the works, and experience the atmosphere of the exhibition.
The heart of NEXUS is the eighth point of Action Hybride's Manifesto:
"Action Hybride considers the human body in connection with its environments, both internal and external, creating a network of relationships and territories, for a political, artistic, and social ecology common to all."
The exhibition tackles themes such as connections to consumer society, technology, nature, and death, while also exploring more intimate relationships and transgenerational transmission. NEXUS is an itinerant project that creates connections between the landscapes of each artist, both physical and psychological, offering multiple perspectives on our inner and outer worlds.
Frag-méntum | First publication by La Pecora | 2024
La Pecora is a newly established independent publishing house, a collective of photographers, and a creative lab devoted to visual and multimedia experimentation.
Founded by Loredana Denicola and Francesca Sand, our mission is to produce publications, photography books, and zines that celebrate humanity in all its shades—embracing imperfection and beauty.
Both founders are Italian artists: Francesca resides in France, while Loredana, after years in London, has returned to Italy for personal reasons but continues to work internationally.
Our debut publication, Frag-méntum, is the first official project by La Pecora. This visually compelling work is graphically curated by Francesca Sand, with a cover concept designed by Loredana Denicola. We invited artists who could open windows into the world through their creations, offering readers a unique experience.
To bring Frag-méntum to life, we’ve launched a crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe. The funds raised will go toward the production, printing, and distribution of the book, ensuring each copy meets the highest quality standards and aligns with our artistic vision.
The book features works by:
Alessandra Calò
Uta Genilke
Guillaume Delleuse
Loredana Denicola
Francesca Sand
Text by Carolina Zaccaro
By supporting our campaign, you’ll help us transform this artistic vision into reality.
Follow us for updates:
Instagram: @_lapecora__
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lapecora.edizioni
Support us here:
Founded by Loredana Denicola and Francesca Sand, our mission is to produce publications, photography books, and zines that celebrate humanity in all its shades—embracing imperfection and beauty.
Both founders are Italian artists: Francesca resides in France, while Loredana, after years in London, has returned to Italy for personal reasons but continues to work internationally.
Our debut publication, Frag-méntum, is the first official project by La Pecora. This visually compelling work is graphically curated by Francesca Sand, with a cover concept designed by Loredana Denicola. We invited artists who could open windows into the world through their creations, offering readers a unique experience.
To bring Frag-méntum to life, we’ve launched a crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe. The funds raised will go toward the production, printing, and distribution of the book, ensuring each copy meets the highest quality standards and aligns with our artistic vision.
The book features works by:
Alessandra Calò
Uta Genilke
Guillaume Delleuse
Loredana Denicola
Francesca Sand
Text by Carolina Zaccaro
By supporting our campaign, you’ll help us transform this artistic vision into reality.
Follow us for updates:
Instagram: @_lapecora__
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lapecora.edizioni
Support us here:
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:
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