Madonna
Painting
The painting depicts a contemporary Madonna in the guise of a warrior mother. This is a metaphorical image. The figure is set inside a room that represents her consciousness: from the windows, a cascade of flowers and plants pours in, recurring symbols of femininity, rebirth, and inner strength.
The Madonna is positioned in a corner of the room, holding a sword in one hand and a seed in the other: two elements that allude to the battles, both internal and external, that a woman may face throughout her life.
The artwork was created during the Madonnari Contemporanei artistic residency, with the aim of reinterpreting the historic tradition of the street painters (madonnari).
The Madonna is positioned in a corner of the room, holding a sword in one hand and a seed in the other: two elements that allude to the battles, both internal and external, that a woman may face throughout her life.
The artwork was created during the Madonnari Contemporanei artistic residency, with the aim of reinterpreting the historic tradition of the street painters (madonnari).
I participated in the residency twice, each time spending three days in Palazzolo Acreide and working on my piece in Via Nicolò Zocco during the celebrations for the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (Festa della Madonna Addolorata).
