Antonia Perricone-Mrljak, Spazio (Space), 2023. Oil, oil stick, acrylic on Belgian linen, 152 x 137cm. Courtesy: the artist and Nanda\Hobbs, Sydney.

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.

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