Explicit art

Religious criticism

The figure is deliberately provocative; it is a parody of sacred images depicted in the form of a cockroach because, from my personal point of view, it symbolically represents an animal that appears in nightmares and is therefore intended to instill terror. From another perspective, it is a de-sacralization of the idol that can be artistically reimagined from every angle.

Cockroach Madonna I

Digital painting
2020

The figure is deliberately provocative; it is a parody of sacred images depicted in the form of a cockroach because, from my personal point of view, it symbolically represents an animal that appears in nightmares and is therefore intended to instill terror. From another perspective, it is a de-sacralization of the idol that can be artistically reimagined from every angle.

PUBLICATIONS / EXHIBITIONS

2021

Participation in the Collective exhibition "Ceci n'est pas un blasphème" about Censored Arts at
PAN (Palazzo delle Arti (Palace of the Arts) in Naples) held from September 10th to September 30th 2021 in collaboration with "UAAR Giovani" and "Falsi Magritte" associations

Publication of the artwork as cover for the book "The Gift:Four Twisted Tales" by J.P.Flores

An illustration inspired by the writings of Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a
Benedictine nun who lived in the 1100s. Even back then, she sought to celebrate the female orgasm and describe it as a natural state for women—an expression of happiness, as well as pleasure and arousal, which, compared to men’s, last shorter but are much deeper, since a woman’s task is to conserve this energy to care for her children, while a man’s is to “spread” his seed and is therefore in a constant state of arousal. The vagina at the top represents the female reproductive organ to be worshipped.
The nun, who represents the nun herself but could be a
representation of any woman, has eyes ablaze with fervor (or pleasure?) during prayer, and the rosary, instead of the traditional cross, features a vagina.

EXHIBITIONS

2021

Participation in the Collective exhibition "Ceci n'est pas un blasphème" about Censored Arts at
PAN (Palazzo delle Arti (Palace of the Arts) in Naples) held from September 10th to September 30th 2021 in collaboration with "UAAR Giovani" and "Falsi Magritte" associations.

The apparition of the Goddess

Digital painting
2020

An illustration inspired by the writings of Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a

Benedictine nun who lived in the 1100s. Even back then, she sought to celebrate the female orgasm and describe it as a natural state for women—an expression of happiness, as well as pleasure and arousal, which, compared to men’s, last shorter but are much deeper, since a woman’s task is to conserve this energy to care for her children, while a man’s is to “spread” his seed and is therefore in a constant state of arousal. The vagina at the top represents the female reproductive organ to be worshipped.

The nun, who represents the nun herself but could be a

representation of any woman, has eyes ablaze with fervor (or pleasure?) during prayer, and the rosary, instead of the traditional cross, features a vagina.

Depression

My true face

Graphite on paper
36x27cm
2023

The work features a surreal composition in graphite on paper. In the upper part, a hybrid figure emerges, with a female torso and a grotesque head adorned with spikes and a long proboscis, set against a dark, grainy background. Below, on a horizontal surface, lie two distinct faces: a stylized mask and a female head with more realistic features, her dark hair blending into the shadows. The skillful use of graphite creates intense contrasts and detailed textures, lending depth and an enigmatic atmosphere to the entire scene.

Victim of Negativity III

Pastels and coloured pencils on paper
36x27cm
2022

This work features an intense composition, in which a large insect in shades of dark and gold emerges with a brilliant yellow-green aura. Beneath it, the face of a female figure lies horizontally, characterized by a fixed expression and cracks that furrow her pale skin, like a fragmented doll. Dark hair frames her face, while the mixed media technique of pastels and colored pencils gives the drawing a vibrant texture and a dramatic contrast between light and shadow.

Pollution

The artwork depicts a white skull emerging from a dark background, marked by vertical streaks of red, yellow, and white that crisscross the entire surface. In the center, a dense network of lines and small blocks of color forms a stylized depiction of the Milazzo refinery at the moment of the explosion (inspired by the events reported in the news on June 3, 1993). At the bottom, a light, warm band represents the polluted sea.

Deadly factory I

Digital painting
2020

The artwork depicts a white skull emerging from a dark background, marked by vertical streaks of red, yellow, and white that crisscross the entire surface. In the center, a dense network of lines and small blocks of color forms a stylized depiction of the Milazzo refinery at the moment of the explosion (inspired by the events reported in the news on June 3, 1993). At the bottom, a light, warm band represents the polluted sea.

EXHIBITIONS

2023

Participation in the Collective exhibition Anthropocene Project - Come salvare il pianeta,70 opere in mostra (How to save the planet, 70th artworks on exhibit) held to the Civic Museum of Palazzo della Penna from April 5th to June 30th curated by the Administration of the Municipality of Perugia, Biblioteca delle Nuvole di Perugia, FumettoMania Factory- APS association (from Messina)

2022

Participation in the collective exhibition Anthropocene project – Possiamo salvare il nostro pianeta (We can save our planet) curated by the "Fumettomania Factory - APS" association held on DAMSLab’s location in Bologna, from November 29th to December 7th 2022

Participation in the Collective exhibition "Anthropocene Project" curated by "FumettoMania Factory APS" association, held on "Andrea Pazienza Comics Center" in Cremona from June 9th to June 26th 2022 for the "Open Doors Festival" event

The work captures a scene of intense drama. A fiery sky, dominated by vibrant reds and oranges, looms over the Strait of Messina. Dense, dynamic brushstrokes create surging waves and swirls of color, with accents of green, yellow, and white suggesting the waves of a completely polluted sea. In the background, the two Strait Pylons stand out against the blazing horizon. In the foreground, a stylized figure with a yellow face and red eyes appears to be screaming, hands raised to the face, immersed in a tangle of organic and abstract forms. The composition is full of movement and color.

The scream of the Strait

Acrylics on canvas
70x50cm
2018

The work captures a scene of intense drama. A fiery sky, dominated by vibrant reds and oranges, looms over the Strait of Messina. Dense, dynamic brushstrokes create surging waves and swirls of color, with accents of green, yellow, and white suggesting the waves of a completely polluted sea. In the background, the two Strait Pylons stand out against the blazing horizon. In the foreground, a stylized figure with a yellow face and red eyes appears to be screaming, hands raised to the face, immersed in a tangle of organic and abstract forms. The composition is full of movement and color.

Stigma and abuses

The work depicts a stylized female figure hanging from the cross, her arms outstretched and her hands pierced, while her bowed head allows her hair to transform into a tangle of lines that blend into a dark, fluid mass at the base. Mount Etna is visible in the background.
The composition, which has a strong visual impact, uses sharp contrast to accentuate the drama.

Crucifixion II (monochrome)

Digital drawing
2026

The work depicts a stylized female figure hanging from the cross, her arms outstretched and her hands pierced, while her bowed head allows her hair to transform into a tangle of lines that blend into a dark, fluid mass at the base. Mount Etna is visible in the background.
The composition, which has a strong visual impact, uses sharp contrast to accentuate the drama.

This digital artwork depicts the artist herself crucified, enveloped by organic, thorny structures. The vibrant colors—ranging from fuchsia to acid green—stand out against a starry night sky that fades into a deep red. The dynamic composition is dominated by pointed, tentacle-like forms that surround the central figure, accentuating a surreal and visceral atmosphere. The meticulous details of the thorns and fluid textures create a powerful and distinctive visual impact.
The painting is heavily inspired by the work “Evangelists on Calvary” (1966) by the Croatian naïve artist Ivan Vecenaj of the Hlebine School.

Crucifixion III

Digital painting
2026

This digital artwork depicts the artist herself crucified, enveloped by organic, thorny structures. The vibrant colors—ranging from fuchsia to acid green—stand out against a starry night sky that fades into a deep red. The dynamic composition is dominated by pointed, tentacle-like forms that surround the central figure, accentuating a surreal and visceral atmosphere. The meticulous details of the thorns and fluid textures create a powerful and distinctive visual impact.
The painting is heavily inspired by the work “Evangelists on Calvary” (1966) by the Croatian naïve artist Ivan Vecenaj of the Hlebine School.

The work depicts a stylized figure with fluid, vibrant contours, in a pose that evokes a crucifixion on a three-pronged cross that ideally forms a triangle—a symbol of various elements, including the stylized shape of the womb, which symbolizes both feminine strength and the Trinacria. The composition is heavily inspired by the work “Evangelists on Calvary” by Ivan Vecenaj, a Croatian artist from the Hlebine School.

The body, outlined by luminous streaks of neon pink, acid green, and electric blue, stands out against a deep black background. The composition is enriched by organic and abstract forms surrounding the figure, while an enigmatic sun-eye dominates the horizon. The bold use of color and dynamic lines creates a powerful and visually intense image.

Crucifixion I

Digital painting
2025

The work depicts a stylized figure with fluid, vibrant contours, in a pose that evokes a crucifixion on a three-pronged cross that ideally forms a triangle—a symbol of various elements, including the stylized shape of the womb, which symbolizes both feminine strength and the Trinacria. The composition is heavily inspired by the work “Evangelists on Calvary” by Ivan Vecenaj, a Croatian artist from the Hlebine School.

The body, outlined by luminous streaks of neon pink, acid green, and electric blue, stands out against a deep black background. The composition is enriched by organic and abstract forms surrounding the figure, while an enigmatic sun-eye dominates the horizon. The bold use of color and dynamic lines creates a powerful and visually intense image.

The work features three imposing rulers arranged in the shape of a cross, dominated by a deep blue monochrome. Each “crucified” artistic tool, the pencil, the brush, and the marker is wrapped in tight bands and bears visible cracks, which accentuate their fragility. In the background, the stylized city of Messina stands out against the horizon, while in the foreground, a small backpack lies at the base of the composition. The skillful use of shades of blue creates depth and an evocative atmosphere.

Crucifixion of the Art II

Digital painting
2026

The work features three imposing rulers arranged in the shape of a cross, dominated by a deep blue monochrome. Each “crucified” artistic tool, the pencil, the brush, and the marker is wrapped in tight bands and bears visible cracks, which accentuate their fragility. In the background, the stylized city of Messina stands out against the horizon, while in the foreground, a small backpack lies at the base of the composition. The skillful use of shades of blue creates depth and an evocative atmosphere.

This digital artwork features a monochromatic composition dominated by intense shades of blue. At the center, a graduated ruler—which also serves as a weapon—is surrounded by various sharp geometric tools: set squares, compasses, and rulers with pointed spikes. These elements float around the central structure—the paintbrush tied to or crucified on the ruler/cross—a symbol of creativity and imagination that have been sacrificed and thus remain untapped and undervalued due to excessive rigidity of thought and an educational system that favors the sciences over the arts.
The work is my personal reflection on the years I spent in school, particularly in elementary and middle school, where—due to the bullying I endured and the lax attitude of many teachers—my passion and talent were often unable to emerge, causing me suffering and a sense of worthlessness.
In the foreground, a series of small crosses formed by rulers stretches out, creating an evocative landscape.
I chose the color blue to fully express the sense of sadness and depression that these experiences evoked in me.

The digital texture accentuates the precision of the forms, while a grid-lined sheet bears the artist’s signature, affirming the work’s authenticity.

Blue September

Digital painting
2026

This digital artwork features a monochromatic composition dominated by intense shades of blue. At the center, a graduated ruler—which also serves as a weapon—is surrounded by various sharp geometric tools: set squares, compasses, and rulers with pointed spikes. These elements float around the central structure—the paintbrush tied to or crucified on the ruler/cross—a symbol of creativity and imagination that have been sacrificed and thus remain untapped and undervalued due to excessive rigidity of thought and an educational system that favors the sciences over the arts.
The work is my personal reflection on the years I spent in school, particularly in elementary and middle school, where—due to the bullying I endured and the lax attitude of many teachers—my passion and talent were often unable to emerge, causing me suffering and a sense of worthlessness.
In the foreground, a series of small crosses formed by rulers stretches out, creating an evocative landscape.
I chose the color blue to fully express the sense of sadness and depression that these experiences evoked in me.

The digital texture accentuates the precision of the forms, while a grid-lined sheet bears the artist’s signature, affirming the work’s authenticity.