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From creation to preservation, nature inspires her technique. With her namesake studio now based in South Florida, Maddalena continues to travel when and wherever creative opportunity beckons. Her approach typically involves exploring a wide range of materials that add both visual and tactile interest. Says the artist: “Texture is the unsung hero of successful interior design. Whether natural or artificial in origin, to me they are a source of limitless inspiration for a variety of applications - from textiles and furnishings to solid surfaces like walls and floors.” Stone, tree bark and shells are some of her favorite earthly textures. Through the years, her technique has seen an evolution from classic frescos, gilding, patinas and trompe l’oeil effects to creating seamless, monolithic coatings made from Italian stucco, stone and even metal components. The digital age has even further broadened the design possibilities, where-in large wall panels and other architectural elements can be created in her studio and shipped virtually anywhere for on-site assembly and installation.