In this conversation, Rossella Vasta shares her profound journey as an artist and educator, reflecting on her experiences with paralysis, the healing power of art, and the importance of community and spirituality. She discusses her project, the Table of Silence, which commemorates the victims of 9/11, and explores the roles of women in spirituality and the influence of St. Francis. Rossella emphasizes the interconnectedness of humanity through the concept of entanglement and the significance of creativity in overcoming adversity. She also touches on her family's impact on her artistic development and the cultural differences in approaches to life, particularly between Italian and American cultures.

"Men make plans and God laughs."
"We are all entangled."
"Art transforms chaos into order."

 Links:

The Artist: https://www.rossellavasta.com

School site: www.pieveschool.net

Buglisi Dance Theatre: https://www.buglisidance.org/table-of-silence

Table of Silence: https://www.tableofsilence.org