Francesca Bucchi

What drives you to create?

Creating is my way of escaping reality — painting it in pastel tones, with soft shades that stir emotion and delicate embroidery that adds a touch of beauty.

What inspires you?

The spark was lit when I saw an easel in my grandparents’ house. Paintings on the walls, unfinished canvases by my grandfather, surrounded by my grandmother’s threads and embroidery — those memories still inspire me today.

How do you bring your works to life?

I work in the attic, surrounded by watercolours, pencils, and a sewing machine.