As an Italian artist who has lived in six countries across Europe, Asia and North America, my paintings are a reflection of my personal experience with cultural adaptation, identity, and the search for a sense of place. Growing up, my fascination with other cultures and languages drove me to become fluent in four languages.

My paintings are an extension of the languages I speak, as they allow me to build bridges between all the places I've been, using color as my medium. It is through color that I see connections between the old and new, the foreign and familiar. In every place I've been, I have had to explore it in a different way. For me, each painting is a labor of love, a testament to my identity, and a celebration of exploration.

As an immigrant, there is always a longing for something lost, a sense of stability that I call home, and at the same time a curiosity and eagerness for what is new. This tension is reflected in my work, which features energetic and dynamic brush strokes. Through the layering of acrylic, oil and cold wax, I recreate the same sense of movement and excitement required to accept new challenges and embrace new cultures. My identity has developed through layers of cultural influence, much like how I scrape and cut the superficial layers of paint to reveal the light underneath.

I paint flowers and landscapes to capture nature's ever-changing dynamism. Yet, they also provide a grounding quality that reminds me of home and belonging. Though they are not directly observed subjects, they hold elements of their true essence through my memories and emotions.

Each stroke of the brush and every shade of color are a celebration of the diversity and unity of the world we live in.