Rosalinda Acampora lives and works in Sorrento where the landscape, sea and traditions offer an infinite source for inspiration. Canvas, fabric and ceramics are brought to life with bright colours, textures and strong patterns that highlight the natural beauty of every day objects. Tomatoes, peppers, fish, coral, chilli, cactus, flowers all become the centre of attraction at any table or room.

The range of ceramics in the Sorrento store offer visitors a unique opportunity to take home a hand painted item as a visual reminder of Sorrento’s colours, food and warmth for those cold Winter days. A chilli pepper horn, or cornicello, is considered by Italians to be a lucky charm to protect against the evil eye. It makes a perfect gift because it is said to bring good luck and fortune to the recipient.

For those seeking a statement piece for an interior design project, there are larger ceramics. Unique, almost surreal, creations include jars and bowls made from stacked tomatoes, chillis or lemons, open mouthed fish vases, and sculptural heads with coral, cactus or sea urchin head pieces, giant 60cm tomatoes and lemons. These more complex creations are from the artist’s exclusive selection of commission pieces and demonstrate her creativity and attention to detail. Many examples can also be viewed in some Sorrento hotels and restaurants.

In addition to ceramics, there are paintings, limited edition prints and fabrics. Subject matter incorporates the nature, traditions and symbolism of the region. Acrylic on canvas paintings include a series of heads from which a composition of items relating to a particular theme spread out like a hat. As if visualising the very thoughts within. Rosalinda is proud of her origins and keen to tell clients that all her creations are 100% Made in Italy.