IMPERO

Overview

IMPERO uses traditional female handicrafts such as knitting, crochet, embroidery, and weaving, as resilient, forms of communication to transform ephemera into narrative, sometimes fantastic, sculpture and performance. An empire identifies itself through its unique cultural artifacts; the architecture, decorations, fashion, and art it leaves behind. These artifacts are the symbols of the empire’s power, and these have become the center of my research.

IMPERO consists of five elements: The Emperor’s Cape, Arazzo, The Emperor’s Cubs, Territories and the Graveyard. Each of these elements embodies a different characteristic of imperialistic culture.

Medium : Sculpture, couture, costume design, knitting, crochet, embroidery, and weaving
Material : Silk, wool & cotton
Release Date : 2002
Venue / Client :
2002 History Museum. Bari, Italy.
2003 DUMBO Art Festival New York, USA
2004 Museo del Castello Svevo. Bari Italy
2009 International Studio & Curatorial Program. Brooklyn NY, USA.
International Studio & Curatorial Program. Brooklyn NY, USA.
Sponsor : GAI (Italian Foundation of Young Artist)
Ministry of Cultural Heritage Bari. Italy