Please introduce yourself as an artist.
My journey as an artist started a few years ago when I was living in Norway, although I’ve always been passionate about art and its history. I’ve lived in different places—Sicily, Norway, and now Lugano, Switzerland—and these experiences have definitely influenced my creativity. I'm a self-taught artist, but I’m always working on improving my skills. I’ve participated in art auctions and group exhibitions in Oslo and Geneva.
What is your medium and why did you choose it?
I love working with oils. Practically speaking, oil paints are great for beginners because they dry slowly, giving me time to adjust and refine my work. But for me, painting with oils is like meditation—I get lost in the process, taking my time with each brushstroke. Plus, the smell of oil paint connects me to the past, making me feel part of a long tradition of artists. It’s a bit nostalgic, I guess.
What was the inspiration behind this work?
I’m really inspired by the art of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially how artists explored identity through fairy tales, cultural myths, and psychoanalytic ideas.. With my background in psychology, I like to fill my paintings with symbols and deeper meanings. 'The Sun' was inspired by your competition. I thought about ancient goddesses of fertility, life and the sun. In ancient myths, they were very important and represented both life and death. In my painting, the bright sunlights pattern contrasts with the dark colors of the goddess’s clothing, but even in the dark, the goddess’s hands are open, leaving hope for the morning light and rebirth.
If you could buy an artwork by another artist, which one would it be and why?
I really love art, and sometimes I ask my husband to get me a painting or print from a contemporary artist I admire. But if I could choose anything, I’d love to own a painting by Alphonse Mucha. His art is so feminine and charming The women he paints are always majestic, with flowing hair and intricate ornaments. There’s something magical about his style that I find fascinating.
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