This series is inspired by the Pre-Colonial period in Africa, and Simona, in particular, was fascinated by the hairstyles of these people who created true works of art with great creativity. These paintings are done on a canvas made of jute, obtained from sacks used in Morocco for transporting spices. It's a thick, rough canvas with a lot of texture, as can be seen in the photos. Simona has made minimal interventions in the background, allowing to glimpse the original writings and the fabric's weave pattern to keep them looking very natural. They are like relics from a fascinating and highly aesthetic past, rediscovered by chance. The canvases are not framed; currently, a bamboo rod supports them. Certainly, a thick frame where the canvas remains inset would be appropriate, as would many other possibilities depending on the environment.
