Sahil Siddiqui
Micaela Cometa Xerra, a Sicilian artist born in Palermo in 1985, channels the powerful energy and resilience of her homeland into every canvas. Her art is a vibrant reflection of Sicily’s active volcanoes, incorporating unique materials like lava, salt, and even organic pigments to create pieces that evoke passion, rebirth, and the indomitable strength of the island.
Having traveled and lived in places as diverse as Australia, Indonesia, and the Canary Islands, Micaela’s artistic journey is fueled by global inspiration, though it always returns to the volcanic heartbeats of Sicily and Lanzarote. These landscapes, shaped by hundreds of dormant volcanoes, inspire a balance of quiet strength and explosive creativity in her work.
Her path in art began as a means to escape the routine, but the pandemic of 2020 became a transformative period—allowing her to fully devote herself to her craft, open a studio in Lanzarote, and participate in international exhibitions like Art Basel in Miami and Basel, Biennale Venezia, and collaborative projects in Europe.
Micaela’s bold approach rejects traditional boundaries. After studying online with MoMA NYC, she moved from acrylics to material art, melding natural elements like sand, picon, and cochineal with her canvases. Her distinctive use of empty circles symbolizes spiritual transcendence, and her paintings, deeply rooted in Neo-expressionism, often blur the lines between abstraction and figuration—mirroring emotions stirred by color and the primal forces of nature.
Her portfolio includes a diverse range of works—from vibrant paintings and prints to tapestries and digital art—each exploring the narrative power of natural materials and the stories they unlock. Micaela’s art is frequently showcased at leading galleries across Europe, and her collaborations with institutions like ArtBoxy Gallery Switzerland and the Canary Islands Government mark her as an artist whose reach extends well beyond her studio.
For Micaela Cometa Xerra, art is not just creation—it’s eruption, renewal, and a celebration of earth’s energy. Her works invite viewers to experience the world’s fury and beauty, stirring emotions that are as raw and real as the volcanic landscapes that inspire them.
