Gina Lombardi was born in Ispica, an ancient town in Sicily whose history goes back to the golden era of Greek civilization. At age 8 she arrived in the United States winning many art competitions then studied at Hunter College and The Parsons School of Design returning to Sicily each summer she worked with Giovanni DeRosa, a talented Sicilian artist. The world of primitive societies is this artist's focal point of inspiration. She finds herself mysteriously bound to ancient lifestyles as searching for meaning and identity. Her paintings have been on display in galleries internationally. Her present success is indeed a testimony to her refreshing creative flow and the sincerity expressed in her works.