In Sicily I often wonder, “Where are the women?” Sometimes it seems they’re behind closed doors, as men stroll the streets in affectionate pairs and groups. At last, we find the mother lode of Sicilian women in Catania at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
There are women sitting.
Women standing.
Women floating.
And women using cellphones.
Women with big warm color and big eyes.
Chilling portraits of women without eyes.
There are allegorical women, blindfolded.
And relaxing images that are smooth and serene.
This woman’s eyes are closed in rapture.
And this poor woman’s eyes are closed in pain.
My favorite is this painting of St. Agatha, the beautiful Patron Saint of Catania. This haunting image of Agatha with bleeding breasts explains a lot about Sicilian pastry.
In Catania and throughout Sicily, delicious “cassatina” are made in the shape of a woman’s breast to honor Saint Agatha. They are not subtle but they are delicious.
“Offend not the country of Agatha, for she is the avenger of any injustice.”
Spectacular women!
When you are in Catania, do not miss the MuseoArteContemporaneaSicilia!
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