Membri acquatici (Aquatic Members)
Venere con test (Venus with Test)
Sto arrivando! (I'm Coming)
Obiettivi perdenti (Leaking Goals)
Pignatta Cesarea (C-section Piñata)
Torno presto (Back in Five)
Meaning of the images
Membri acquatici (Aquatic Members): a river with fish and a dove in flight, two universal symbols of fertility, represent
conception. Inflated and modified condoms allude to the male individual within the context of the
phrase "there are plenty of fish in the sea," while also evoking the male sexual organ. This image
embodies the fear of not finding the right partner to start a family.
conception. Inflated and modified condoms allude to the male individual within the context of the
phrase "there are plenty of fish in the sea," while also evoking the male sexual organ. This image
embodies the fear of not finding the right partner to start a family.
Venere con test (Venus with Test): a version of Thorvaldsen's "Venus with Apple" holds a positive pregnancy test and
has a measuring tape around her abdomen. As an undisputed ideal of beauty, Venus here explores
the renunciation of motherhood due to the fear that aesthetic perception of the body might be
compromised, in a society that often promotes unhealthy and distorted beauty standards.
has a measuring tape around her abdomen. As an undisputed ideal of beauty, Venus here explores
the renunciation of motherhood due to the fear that aesthetic perception of the body might be
compromised, in a society that often promotes unhealthy and distorted beauty standards.
Sto arrivando! (I'm Coming): an outdoor clothesline holds a pair of socks and a baby onesie announcing the arrival of
a newborn. On the grass, a piggy bank releases banknotes that fly away like birds, contrasting with
the title’s suggestion of something coming. This scene depicts the financial challenges associated
with having children.
a newborn. On the grass, a piggy bank releases banknotes that fly away like birds, contrasting with
the title’s suggestion of something coming. This scene depicts the financial challenges associated
with having children.
Obiettivi perdenti (Leaking Goals): a straw target is pierced by two arrows that puncture a fake placenta, causing it to
break and release fluid. This symbolic breaking of waters, with arrows aiming at economic and
professional success, represents the desire to achieve career goals without the risk of compromising
them with a pregnancy.
break and release fluid. This symbolic breaking of waters, with arrows aiming at economic and
professional success, represents the desire to achieve career goals without the risk of compromising
them with a pregnancy.
Pignatta cesarea (C-section Piñata): a mannequin torso hangs like a piñata with a gash from which candy spills out.
The abdominal cut metaphorically represents a cesarean section, relating to the actual moment of a
baby's birth. The sweets symbolize the playful atmosphere of childhood, reflecting the woman who
still identifies with the role of a “child.
The abdominal cut metaphorically represents a cesarean section, relating to the actual moment of a
baby's birth. The sweets symbolize the playful atmosphere of childhood, reflecting the woman who
still identifies with the role of a “child.
Torno presto (Back in Five): an empty crib with the classic commercial sign indicating that the person will arrive
later. The crib symbolizes the post-birth moment, and the English phrase "Back in Five" refers to an
indefinite period of time: it could be minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years, or even centuries.
This is similar to a woman's decision to postpone the idea of having a child.
later. The crib symbolizes the post-birth moment, and the English phrase "Back in Five" refers to an
indefinite period of time: it could be minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years, or even centuries.
This is similar to a woman's decision to postpone the idea of having a child.