Citrus As Wealth
Merging concepts from renaissance Florence about vessels of wealth through citrus, with ideas of the modern exploration of femininity, we invited a balance and active conversation in a Limonaia. We displayed an editorial photoshoot visualizing the narrative of exploitation and the artists personal relationship between beauty, wealth, and desire.
As the natural light changed from sunset to dusk, we lit the limonaia with citronella candles to give the ambiance a distinct citrus scent placing the viewers not only physically in between lemon trees, but mentally immersed as well. We created an audio to play throughout the exhibit to serve as a background to conversations about everybody’s thoughts on the subject.
Not only meant for viewing, our young audience members were invited with QR codes on each panel of photos, to activate our mini digital space where other inspiring cultural art centers hosting deeper events of local communities are highlighted.
After viewing the first set of photos, people would grab a drink of sparkling lemonade with a fizzy citrus candy that brought a zesty flavor, garnished with mint. Continuing through the photo walk, the emotions visually shifted to greed and solitude.



The Exhibit






All Photography on Display
Behind The Scenes
Captured by Josslyn

Photographed by Alyssa Hannah

Team/Collaborators/Partners

Carmella Sofia,
Main Concept Artist
Visuals Director
Model for Citrus as Wealth
Alyssa Hannah,
Art/Creative Director of Photoshoot
Behind The Scenes Photographer
Production Coordinator
Maya Aristimuño,
Creative Director
Editorial Photographer
Director of Production
additional thank you to:
Aldrianna Gabrielle, for modeling
Josslyn, for capturing the production behind the scenes
Esprit Management Florence
Pomario of the Limonaia on Villa Pietra for lending space
Head Gardener Nicholas Dakin for helping sustainably display everything
Scott Palmer, Olivier DeMaret, Alessandra Capodacqua, Julian Lonsdale for advising!