Black and white aesthetics rhythmically enhance the imagery of the dark and mysterious narrative in Luca Iovino’s The Name We Hold. The book explores themes and symbols that guide the photographer in illuminating a fundamental question: where does memory reside? Could it be found within the people themselves, the homes they occupy, or even within the dreamlike and surreal aspects of reality? These elements form a boundary within which Iovino conducts his visual exploration, seeking to define the concept of home and a sense of security during times of displacement and life transitions.
Before leaving my old home, I took the time to look at my surroundings with fresh eyes. I began to question the objects and people that inhabit it. My family, the round mirror, the ball: how could I move them and extract them from their familiar universe? This reflection surprised me, as imagination infiltrated the ordinary. In a way, it also helped me confront my fear of starting over. – Luca Iovino
