"A gift of art, a deep bond”

Why did you decide to donate your painting to Cavazza?

My decision was based on a bond that goes much deeper than a mere professional collaboration. I have been the Institute’s auditor for many years, but my closeness to the world of visual impairment goes back even farther. When I was a boy in Supersano (near Lecce), I had a blind friend. I accompanied him, helped him read, we’d organize poetry contests and theatrical activities. These experiences taught me the value of sharing and inclusion. When I moved to Bologna and learned about Cavazza, it was natural for met to continue on that path.

I have always been committed to its development, including by means of positions of responsibility in other institutions linked to visual impairment, but it was my personal and emotional relationship with Cavazza that led me to leave a concrete sign by donating one of my works.

I had never done this for any other organization.

What does this painting mean to you?

This work really represents me. Ideally dedicated to the porticos of Bologna, it’s made with mixed technique, oil and acrylic on canvas, and has warm and vibrant colors: orange, yellow, brown, with touches of green, white, and black. The porticos intersect and overlap in an abstract and dynamic composition, without any people seen. This style reflects my personal code: even if you don’t see any people in my paintings, you sense their presence, silent but alive. For me, the home and urban landscape are powerful symbols: they evoke a sense of belonging, protection, community. In particular, Bologna’s porticos represent reception, shelter, life that moves even when not immediately visible. Therefore, this choice of subject is in perfect agreement with what I feel for the Institute: a place that protects, welcomes, and gives opportunities.

What does the Cavazza Institute represent for you?

Cavazza is a family, a living community made of people who believe in inclusion, self-sufficiency, and culture as means of growth. In my personal and professional experience, the Institute has represented the ability to renew and expand the sensitivity toward disability that I had cultivated in my youth. Working with Cavazza was not only a professional appointment, but a rich human experience that let me keep contributing to a world in which I believe very deeply. Donating a work of art is a way to return a little of what I’ve received, to leave concrete evidence of my gratitude and affection. I’m proud that the painting will become part of the Institute’s heritage, and I’m happy that it will be seen and shared. Like my boyhood friendship, this work is a small gesture of closeness and hope.

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