Who am I?
The sky in Italy was orange. Or at least, that's how I remember it as a young child when we were on holiday in Tuscany. And in a way, that's true: it was a sun-drenched late summer day, with vivid orange and deep green contrasts between the sky and the cypress trees.
The sky is not always blue, and the sun is not always yellow. Colors change; nothing stays the same.
Drawn to light, contrast, and nature, I began drawing and painting at the age of seven. I started with drawing lessons using pastels, then moved on to acrylic painting, and eventually found my way to oil paint on canvas.
Today, I am inspired by the Taoist idea of painting without judgment and without ego. Painting is a form of meditation. A painting is a transformation, something that is never truly finished. Neither the painter nor the viewer remains the same. By allowing my subconscious to take part during the painting process, I give a part of myself to the canvas. Afterwards, I can usually let it go.
What I value most as an artist is creating a translation for the viewer of a feeling that cannot be put into words, a universal memory that evokes recognition and offers reassurance.