“Lui, Iddu” is a personal contemplative exploration of masculinity, shaped by the unique socio-environmental context of a remote volcanic island. The slow-paced narrative centers on young fishermen, reimagined through the emotional lens of the female artist.

She envisions a modern masculinity rooted in emotional depth — a quiet strength shaped by introspection, empathy and the courage to fully experience one's inner world. In this sunlit, evolving landscape, men are no longer bound by stoicism; they navigate sensitivity and responsibility with quiet confidence, creating space for women to reclaim their voice and pursue their own ambitions. This reimagined masculinity gently erodes the rigid structures that once confined both genders, reframing strength and resilience as qualities enriched by emotional complexity and compassion.

Amid this gradual transformation, young fishermen are portrayed in silent moments of reflection, tenderness and vulnerability. Their stories, revealed through intimate portraits and metaphorical images, contrast the emerging narrative with the unforgiving elements of their surroundings — sharp rocks, untamed winds and the ceaselessly rumbling volcano.

These men, long shaped by the island’s isolation and the merciless sea, inherited a legacy of silent strength and solitary endurance. Their connection to the sea is more than survival; it is a sacred duty, traditionally leaving little room for self-expression.

A once untouched and secluded world, impervious to the currents of modernity. The unassailable traditions stood firm, unyielding to the whispers of change. The rigidity of expectations, like the volcanic island itself, withstood the tides of time, sheltering a masculinity now challenged by the artist’s vision — one shaped not by force but by feeling.

Stromboli, 2020 - 2024