Viviana

Viviana’s clothing is equally representative of her greed and ostentation of wealth. Her emerald-colored marabou turban, the lace decoration glimpsed at the neckline of her dress, and the gold zecchino jewelry she wears, including a Chanel necklace she holds between her teeth, assuming a provocative attitude; all this contributes to showcasing her thirst for possession. The choice of the name Viviana recalls Vivien Leigh, the actress who portrayed the character of “Gone with the Wind,” in which the artist found similarities with Viviana. Both women are intelligent, but at the same time self-centered, ambitious, strong, and seemingly superficial. The current representation of Viviana, like Vanessa Semaino’s other works, is ironic and amusing, with a strong pop connotation. The combination of this aspect, the use of accessories that characterize her as a fashion victim, along with the element of Sicilian identity of the Teste di Moro, expresses an original and unique artistic form.