LA SELVATICA

A typical Procida doorway guards a mysterious, suspended staircase that leads elsewhere, perhaps to a hidden garden or a terrace overlooking the sea: secret yet intensely lived places. Mediterranean vegetation inhabits the island with grace and strength: the caper flower that blooms unexpectedly on the dry stone walls is the delicate and silent beauty of those who refuse to be tamed; the fig tree, with its generous leaves and ripe fruit, speaks of prosperity; the heather has the allure of rare things; and the strawberry tree is precious for its bright fruit—all ancient and resilient presences.