“The Sky is the Space Above Our Heads” presents work from Italian artist Cecilia Pignocchi’s ongoing series Tempo Bello. Born from a year of self-discovery and reconnection with nature, the series investigates taboos and stereotypes that defined the culture of Pignocchi’s upbringing. After a decade of distancing herself from her home country in search of identity, Pignocchi found herself drawn back to the bright sun and vivid colors of her Mediterranean childhood. In 2023, she left her full-time job and embarked on a year-long sabbatical, immersing herself in nature. “Over 408 days, I found two essential things: time and sunlight,” she explains. “From this combination, Tempo Bello was born. The Italian phrase, meaning ‘good weather,’ reminded me how deeply the weather shapes who we are. By chasing the sun, I inadvertently rediscovered my roots…not tied to a specific location but to an accumulation of experiences shaped by family, society, landscapes, and people.”

Cecilia Pignocchi is an art director and multidisciplinary artist based in Italy.

Special thanks to:

Luca Loiodice 

Cecilia Lucantoni

Camilla Zannini