Incredible Opening: Iosonopipo at Hoxton Gallery
Opening: Iosonopipo at Hoxton Gallery
iosonopipo is an artistic alias of Giuseppe Palmisano, referring to a photographic series and concept that he started in 2012. In 2019, Palmisano auctioned and sold the artistic concept of iosonopipo, and put down his camera. He eventually returned to the creative concept three years later, this time as its Creative Director, with the concept of iosonopipo remaining unchanged.
All images ©Giuseppe Palmisano | iosonopipo
Hoxton Gallery, 366, City Rd, London, EC1V 2PY
The exhibition is open to the public from 15th September – 30th September by appointment at Hoxton Gallery, 366, City Rd, London, EC1V 2PY
For Palmisano, the works of iosonopipo are a means of communicating with the female body in its purest form. The photographer uses the female body, in nothing but a pair of bright, colourful tights, to convey emotions, messages and concepts through interactions with their environment. Many of the images reference nature, with the use of colourful flowers, or earth material. In doing so, Palmisano brings nature into the domestic setting and uses the female body as the vessel to connect the two.
The exhibition at Hoxton Gallery features photographs captured both in Giuseppe’s native home of Italy, in addition to some unseen photographs shot exclusively for the show in collaboration with London-based models.
The photography of iosonopipo evokes the stylistic sensibilities of photographer Polly Penrose, who exhibited at Hoxton Gallery in 2016. Penrose is known for her self-portraits, that use her own body to document her innermost thoughts and feelings across various life stages, addressing themes such as motherhood, loss, and introspection. While both artists share an affinity for minimalist settings and spatial utilisation, Palmisano’s approach diverges to the point of being autobiographical. His imagery is driven by a desire to explore the interplay between the female form, space, and the subtle, unseen sensations they conjure. Despite the nudity depicted, Palmisano’s intent is not to sexualise the female subject, rather, he aims to integrate them into surreal, yet minimalist domestic settings, examining communication in its purest essence.
TheAppWhisperer has always had a dual mission: to promote the most talented mobile artists of the day and to support ambitious, inquisitive viewers the world over. As the years pass TheAppWhisperer has gained readers and viewers and found new venues for that exchange.
All this work thrives with the support of our community.
Please consider donating to TheAppWhisperer as this New Year commences because your support helps protect our independence and we can keep delivering the promotion of mobile artists that’s open for everyone around the world. Every contribution, however big or small, is so valuable for our future.
Joanne Carter
Joanne Carter is a British photography journalist, editor, curator, and the founder of *TheAppWhisperer.com*, one of the world’s leading platforms dedicated to mobile photography and art. Since its launch in 2009, TheAppWhisperer has become an international hub for artists of all levels to discover, learn, exhibit, and engage with contemporary photographic practice.Built on principles of inclusivity, accessibility, and artistic excellence, Joanne has spent almost two decades championing mobile photography as a serious artistic medium. Through interviews, critical essays, exhibitions, competitions, and education, she has helped shape and document the evolution of mobile art on a global scale.Her work has taken her internationally, lecturing on photography and mobile art at institutions and events including the Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea, alongside appearances in the UK and Europe. She has served as a juror for international photography and mobile art awards across Portugal, Canada, the United States, South Korea, Italy, and the UK.Joanne is also the founder of *TheAppWhispererPrintSales.com*, one of the first online galleries dedicated exclusively to collectible mobile art, connecting artists with collectors across Europe, the United States, and Asia.Before founding TheAppWhisperer, Joanne worked extensively in print journalism and photographic publishing, including roles at a paparazzi photo agency and as deputy editor of a leading photography magazine. Her freelance journalism, criticism, and commentary have been published widely in both the UK and the US, with bylines in *The Times*, *The Sunday Times*, *The Guardian*, *Popular Photography*, *NikonPro*, *DPReview*, *Which?*, *Vogue Italia*, *LensCulture*, the *BBC*, and more recently, the *Financial Times*, where her published letters on photography continue to contribute to wider conversations around the medium.Alongside her editorial and curatorial work, Joanne’s own photographic practice has been exhibited internationally across the UK, Europe, South Korea, and the United States. Her work increasingly explores themes of grief, loss, death, memory, and the body.Her current research interests centre on grief, death, and poverty, with forthcoming postgraduate study leading towards doctoral research in these areas.Joanne is currently developing new long-form writing and photographic projects and is available for commissions, editorial projects, speaking engagements, and collaborations.Contact: joannetheappwhisperer@gmail.com)
