Laura Cionci: Chakra, Coronavirus and the Present Moment

Artist Laura Cionci, born in Rome and working between Rome and Milan, has published a reflective text on Artribune linking the coronavirus pandemic to the seventh chakra, the crown chakra (keter). She argues that the word "corona" has undergone a profound identity shift, now associated with a global spiritual phase. Cionci connects the virus to the fear of death and the need for radical transformation, urging a focus on the present moment and inner work. The article includes two of her 2020 watercolor and ink works: "Cacatuapower" (21x35 cm) and "Jellyfishpower" (21x35 cm). Cionci, who studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma under Gino Marotta, began her artistic career in 2009. The text is part of Artribune's coverage of contemporary art and current events.