CODICEQUOTIDIANO
CODICEQUOTIDIANO is a project that explores my fear and fascination with the repetitive yet unpredictable nature of everyday life. It was inspired by Anima (2019) by Paul Thomas Anderson, where identical, anonymous clothing conveys routine and alienation. From there, I reflected on the idea of uniforms beyond their practical use, focusing on repeated behaviors and postures, as well as the discipline of ballet and the uniformity of dancers.
SKINFORM
Skinform originates from tights—an easily accessible garment that often has a very short lifespan due to its fragility. Standard tights become the starting point for six artifacts: flocked and laminated in an imprecise, instinctive way, then deconstructed, stitched back together, and transformed into digital prints. The type of embroidery recalls surgical sutures, evoking the idea of a second skin conceived as a protective shell.
Unlearn, Untold
Everyhing originates from something; everything is in constant evolution. Every object holds an initial reference, and all we need to do is look around to find inspiration. Even our memory is contaminated: the mind adds, alters, and removes. But what if we could truly begin from a space free of external conditioning—what would we turn to in order to create? Our memories? And to what extent can they be considered objective, free from idealization or nostalgia? Unearn, Untold becomes a way of giving form to this void—an intersection of idealization and truth.
1. Cuntrotra
The term “controra” comes from the Latin contra horas, meaning “opposite hours.” It refers to the early afternoon rest during the hottest part of the day, especially in summer. It is also seen as a suspended, dreamlike moment—an almost utopian time when everything is still and one drifts into a state of quiet pause.
2. A’ pezza a culore
“La pezza a colori,” in Neapolitan dialect, refers to the art of solving difficult situations through improvisation and creativity. The expression has its roots in Campanian tailoring, evoking the practice of repairing worn or torn garments by layering scraps of different fabrics.