We created PhotoVogue Festival Echoes to allow those who participated in the event to contribute their voices to the Festival s narrative. During those days in Milan, we recognised our community s desire to come together and draw inspiration from each other s works. We highly value the sharing of experiences and practices, firmly believing that providing dedicated space to each artist can appropriately acknowledge the outstanding projects exhibited in November at the PhotoVogue Festival.
Lolita Eno is the protagonist of the 14th episode of PhotoVogue Festival Echoes. Lolita took part of the PhotoVogue Festival with the project ‘Mutation for one body’ exhibited in ‘Spanish Women: A portrait of Strength and Beauty’. Her work dives into the adaptations and mutations that intercur on human body. Skin is seen as a porous battleground in which many factors interact and blend together to ensure survival and adaptation within society. The artist, who has always been playing with her own identity (she was the first artist in Spain to be represented by an avatar), aims to analyse the elastic limits of identity and investigates human similarities with lizards which camouflage themselves by changing their colour to survive in their ecosystem.
1. What is your favorite memory of the PhotoVogue Festival 2023?
Being part of a group show with so many talented artist and photographers, creating a room to be inspire and inspire others, which is really what is all about. Receive and give. Meet all the amazing team of PhotoVogue and amazing talent around the world.
2. Can you elaborate on the concept of "Mutations for One Body" and how it explores identity through the skin s potential changes and adaptations?
I have been intrigued by the concept of adapting to others and navigating chaos in a manner that maintains harmony. For years, I tended towards control in various aspects of my life, until I realized that true functionality lies in flowing with the chaos and understanding that creation itself is chaotic. It s about sculpting chaos until harmony emerges—a process that begins with sincerity towards oneself. Mutations within one s body essentially symbolises this ongoing experience, a daily journey that often involves internal struggle.
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3. How did the idea of survival instinct influence your exploration of identity in this project, particularly in relation to the adoption of various "skins" by individuals?
The most fundamental aspect of existence lies in our primary needs; we re inherently programmed to survive. At various points, we re compelled to converge with others to collectively achieve goals. Our interdependence is essential for creation and survival alike. Adapting to our environment entails understanding others and striving to maintain equilibrium and harmony in our lives.
4. Is there an upcoming project you are working on?
Yes, excited to share with the world when its all done.
