InsideOut III

Mutazioni Contemporanee Progetto ACCADE Galleria A+A, Venezia and Galleria Lucchetta Venezia Digital Photo

Creating the artworks was both an emotional and healing journey. During the process, I felt a deep connection to my emotions, and translating them into visual form was both challenging and cathartic. There were moments of intense vulnerability, but also a sense of empowerment as I expressed what I often struggle to put into words. The series began as a way to process and cope with my experiences, especially those related to my struggles with endometriosis. It started from a need to externalize the pain, confusion, and resilience I’ve felt. Over time, it evolved into something more a way to connect with others who might be going through similar experiences, offering a visual representation of emotions that are often difficult to articulate. Overall, it was a transformative experience, helping me to make sense of my journey and find peace in the act of creation

Digital photo

Is a deeply personal and evocative project that delves into the delicate balance between strength and vulnerability. Is work explores resilience through fragility. Each piece reflects my journey of living with endometriosis, a chronic condition that has profoundly shaped my identity and perspective. Through photography and mixed media, I explore the themes of pain, resilience, and renewal, capturing the intricate layers of what it means to live within a fragile yet unyielding body. This work serves as both a reflection and a conversation: a space where vulnerability transforms into empowerment, and fragility becomes a testament to inner strength.

"BEAUTY KNOWS NO PAIN: A Fascinating Lie" is a photographic artwork that delves into the complex relationship between beauty and suffering.In this series, two girls embody the eternal dichotomy between a perfect outward appearance and the deep emotional wounds hidden within. Space and Girls are intentionally contradictory: girls with angelic features, reflects the facade society often imposes on us. Melancholic gaze and slight scars, represents the inner reality, the invisible pain that many of us hide. Through this contrast, the work critiques the illusion that beauty equates to happiness and the absence of suffering. The title, "BEAUTY KNOWS NO PAIN: A Fascinating Lie," emphasizes this captivating and widespread lie, inviting the viewer to reflect on how often we are conditioned to seek outward perfection at the expense of our true essence and well-being. The piece invites us to recognize and embrace our vulnerability and authenticity as genuine forms of beauty.

Premio ARTE 2006, Milano (ITA) In collaboration with Accademia di Belle Arti, Venezia and ARTE Mondadori Cross Over Diapo film to Negative film

My research project focuses on the chronic illness Endometriosis and the consequences to the people affected by it. Endometriosis is a common condition where cells similar to the lining of the uterus are found in other parts of the body outside of the uterus. It causes life-changing symptoms including chronic pain and fertility difficulties. Awareness of endometriosis is low, even among healthcare providers.This condition affects 1 in 10 women, so why do we know so little about it? Prof. Pietro Giulio Signorile, President of Italian Endometriosis Association, calls it a “social condition,” but despite how widespread the condition is, many people find themselves waiting years for a diagnosis and struggling to find support, often being told that their severe period pain is normal. Drawing from my personal journey, Endometriosis can leave individuals feeling "in pieces” due to numerous surgeries, emotional struggles, losses, gaslighting, dealing with gender gap. Through art, I want to share a story that promotes strength, resilience and a sense of community. This creative journey begins with portraits I took of women, gradually moving to abstract forms representing their inner world. The creative research features photographs and mixed media collages based on photos, creating a reflective path that explores chronic pain, isolation, and resilience: making the invisible, visible.

It's a never ending loving story of my family. It is how I add new pieces of memories. One thing my grandmother always said to her five sons: you are the most beautiful flowers in my garden. Three sisters appear in the First photo. The woman on the right is my grandmother. My dad's mom. It was a sunny winter day and these wonderful women were strolling through the streets of Padua (Italy), impeccably dressed. From the need for remembrance; from this phrase; from the intimacy of my family’s hearth, this project was born.

Premio ARTE 2005, Milano (ITA) In collaboration with Accademia di Belle Arti, Venezia and ARTE Mondadori BW film