Antonia Perricone-Mrjlak's 'Fermare Lutto' is a profound exploration of culture, memory, and self. The daughter of Italian immigrants, her Sicilian roots infuse her work with a palpable sense of contemplation and self-reflection.
Descending from a family of labourers, each gestural brushstroke holds reverence for the enduring customs and practices that have shaped her family history. A commitment to authenticity, she skillfully fuses notions of tradition and discipline—both crucial in her creative practice. Lutto is one of these traditions—deeply tethered to her familial heritage. It is a pivotal revelation in her discourse; within the sorrow of loss resides a unique celebration of life's fullness.