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Introduction at the works of Joe PalermoThe apparent collage of works that Joe Palermo shows is well defined style not only in the work itself, but in the cut of its works that are photos or digital paintingsThere is always a light motive which shows the originality of his point of view.The story teller explains with words a story that Joe Palermo does with pictures. which ranges from something factual to fantasy the status of a society The solidity of his images is the fruit of his experiences in his life. This is rich and different then that of any other human being.Thiscollage of experiences has also a strong personality and identity in his out standing work, which has nothing to do with education or a formal academic doctrine.The originality of his digital work or photos reflects the complexity of an arttoo often confused with classism of an art society iced up in rules and obsolete convenctions.The language he uses is common but also implicit of the event which tormentshis young and intensive life, where even death is part of his life and knowledge.If we want classify Joe Palermo the instinct it is primary art.Mario Bologna 30/12/1998 Veni, Vidi, Vici http://arteperlavita.blog.tiscali.it/JOE PALERMO Joe Palermo was born in Rome in 1971 into a traditional working class family, with his parents working in their market stalls business.During his teenage years he loved playing piano, was always an active member of the students union and he excelled in all kinds of sports. Particularl His early retirement due to a muscular injury, caused him a profound personal crisis. During this difficult time with no one to turn to for help or advice he had a brief spell into criminal life.*His encounter with pop artists such as Tano Festa, Mario Schifano and Uta, was a turning point. It was during this time that he started being interested in visual art, media and cinema.The early 90s became were a very busy and artistically productive period for him. Thanks to his athletic background he first qualified as a Stuntman with the O.A.C of R.Alessandri. He then studied drama and mime at De Paolis Institute in Rome.