The Sicilian culture and people have been misrepresented and misunderstood for many years. Sicily is typically represented in movies and pop culture as a dirty crime-filled island that is corrupted by the Mafia. This misrepresentation is spread on to the identity of the Sicilian people. Growing up in a Sicilian-American home, I was always aware of this misrepresentation of the culture that helps to define me.
I am using my artwork as a way to redirect the image of Sicily and it’s people.  I am using costume design and makeup to represent Sicily as a diverse beautiful place that is made up of people from all over the world. My goal is to open up a conversation about the true identity of the misunderstood island.