Created in 2019.

Bonsai represents the longing for a distant exotic land, in the spirit of orientalist art in the 18th century Europe. Japan used to be Ilaria's home for four years and she misses its enchanting landscapes and magical nature. This imaginary land is seen by us from afar, subject to preconceptions and pining. Like exotica, this collage promises a romantic escape across that’s somewhat mysterious and detached from reality, feeding the imaginations.