NARCISO

20.06.2025

"Know yourself and you will find your true form."

(Ovid,Metamorphoses,BookIII)

It is important to know yourself and appreciate yourself to discover your true essence and beauty.

This is a reinterpretation of the myth of Narcissus, the young man who falls in love with his own reflection and, unable to look away, meets a tragic end. In this exhibition, we explore instead the healthy and positive side of self-reflection and self-love, reflecting on how a healthy understanding of oneself can positively influence one's life and one's art.

The central concept is the idea that self-love and inner reflection should not be seen as selfishness or destructive narcissism, but as tools for personal growth and inner beauty. The exhibition will explore how self- reflection can be a force for good, celebrating self-esteem and the power of self-awareness.

The works exhibited will be selected for their ability to reflect and celebrate self-love in a positive and constructive way. Each artist will be invited to consider how their work can express and celebrate inner beauty and the value of self-worth.

We invite artists to work on this theme through their works; "Narcissus" is an opportunity to explore how self-appreciation and introspection can be expressed and celebrated through art. Each artist is encouraged to consider how their work can lead the viewer to love themselves more every day.

Concept by Mara Cipriano Senior Art Curator