"GRATITUDE"

2013  •  Italy  •  Hybrid on canvas  •  95 x 125 cm

“Gratitude is the rarest and most precious flower that blooms in the garden of the soul.”

"Gratitude" is a hymn to the silent and transformative power of thankfulness. Expressing gratitude means opening oneself to the beauty of the present moment, recognizing the gift contained in every experience, and nurturing a deep connection with life. It is an inner state that illuminates our existence, elevating emotions, strengthening relationships, and promoting well-being and inner peace.

Rooted in the Latin word gratus — “welcome, grateful” — gratitude is a frequency of harmony and appreciation that re-centers us in the heart. It is the simple and powerful way to transform every day into a sacred act.

YOU ARE GRATITUDE

This work is a photo-painting created using mixed media. The artist intervenes on her self-portrait with precious gold leaf, a symbol of divine light and eternal value. In this composition, the female figure becomes an emblem of the elevated human, an icon of presence and virtue that, in everyday life, reflects the subtle power of grace and thanksgiving.