Scattered among the vines, ancient trees stand as silent witnesses to the vineyards changing seasons. From mulberry trees standing guardian once used for silk production to gnarled pear trees intertwined with vines, these trees carry a deep cultural legacy. Walnut, gnarled pear, wild cherry, willow and fig trees merge with the vines, their branches weaving into the landscape’s tapestry. Though not trained as “vite maritata” married vine in the traditional sense, their presence reflects an old viticultural practice of planting fruit trees within the vineyard, fostering biodiversity and enhancing the vines’ vitality.

These trees create a harmonious interplay between cultivation and wildness, echoing a past where agriculture and nature coexisted more closely. Overgrown and entangled, they shape the vineyard’s character, their shadows shifting across the earth with the sun’s passage.

This body of work has evolved over time, observing the trees, capturing their details, forms, textures, and seasonal transformations. Through drawing, watercolours, inks made from walnut husks, mark-making with fallen branches, twigs, leaves and stalks, these works contemplate the quiet dialogues between tree and vine, light and shadow, order and chaos. They invite reflection on the vineyard’s memory, continuity, and the beauty of this interconnected landscape.