During my stay at Graniti Murales, I created a series of works forming a visual and emotional bridge between the landscapes of Sicily and Mexico. From my first walks through the town, I was struck by the abundance of opuntia—known locally as fico d’India and in Mexico as nopales—which reminded me of my father’s ranch and my grandparents’ home, where they grew freely. Seeing many abandoned houses in Graniti, I reflected on how these resilient plants often sprout unexpectedly from roofs, cracks, and old walls. This imagery inspired me to paint an opuntia high on the wall of a ruined house, symbolising the meeting of memory, endurance, and shared landscape.

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