The Per-Forma series of events, organised in collaboration with the publishing house ExCogita, reaches its fifth instalment with the presentation of Patrizia Serra’s novel “Il giorno in cui diventai mia madre” (The Day I Became My Mother). The evening, held on 25 May at the B&B Due Fiumi 1908 in Travacò Siccomario, offered a direct encounter with the author, enriched by an exhibition of sculptures by Antonio Taschini, in collaboration with L2Arte.

A novel that reveals female psychology with irony and depth

With irony and irreverence, Patrizia Serra’s novel explores the complexity of a woman who places male figures at the centre of her life, especially a career-driven husband who sets the standard for her certainties and insecurities. That “servitude gene”, handed down through generations of women, slowly begins to dissolve under the weight of her self-respect, her passion for journalism and her constant moves between continents.

Thus, the protagonist highlights what an ancestral perpetual motion would have preferred to conceal, asserting with determination her autonomy and her right to be seen beyond the clichés of a predetermined role. A poignant and original tale of personal emancipation and inner transformation. ​

An event combining readings, dialogue and contemporary sculptures

The presentation took place in the intimate and welcoming setting of the B&B Due Fiumi 1908, enriched by an exhibition of sculptures by Antonio Taschini, a contemporary artist known for his ceramic creations inspired by classical and geometric forms. His sculptures, which reconstruct an imaginary world between archaeology and the future, offered participants further food for thought on the social issues of our time. The evening thus intertwined storytelling, visual art and direct dialogue with the author, creating a complete and engaging cultural experience.

An invitation to literary and artistic discovery

Per-Forma represents a unique opportunity to discover new narrative voices and experience a stimulating dialogue between the written word and the visual arts. Patrizia Serra’s story, with its facets of irony and introspection, finds an evocative visual echo in Antonio Taschini’s works, amplifying the message of transformation and personal growth. The cycle promoted by ExCogita and Terrarium thus confirms its commitment to promoting the cultural heritage of the area through events capable of engaging an attentive and curious audience.