Bruna Starrantino

Bruna Starrantino lives in Sicily, her homeland. Her enchanted island. An art therapist and counselor. A writer, poet, and multifaceted artist. She has designed and curate workshops in Theatre Therapy, Scenic Writing, and Poetry (2002-2019). She has created painting and sculpture ateliers (2002-2019). She has written articles for the quarterly journal Arti Terapie (edited by the University of Rome - La Sapienza) (1998-2001). She has published in numerous poetry anthologies, including: Encyclopedia of Contemporary Italian Poets - Aletti Editore (2023). Dedicated to... - Aletti Editore (2023). Il Federiciano - Aletti Editore (2023). Our Words for the Flood - Ed. Periscopio Ferrara (2023). Nosside – Ed. Media Books (2023). In the Sea of Poetry AICS-PX Editore (2024). Poetic Agenda 25 - Bertoni Editore (2024). Online anthologies: Previews - edited by David La Mantia (2024). Poesia Trasimeno - Bertoni Editore (2024). Our Poetry Archive - The Editorial Desk (2025). From 2023 to the present, she has been publishing in the quarterly magazine NOVA, a magazine of Art and Science, edited by Antonio Limoncelli - Editore il Rabdomante. She collaborates as an Honorary Consultant in the International Project "Women's Chair." Over the years, she has received numerous awards: 1st Prize "Giovanni Verga Literary Competition" (Short Essay), Honorable Mentions, Merit Mentions, and Finalist Certificates, in prestigious National and International Poetry Competitions.

Bruna Starrantino, with her multifaceted talent and passionate commitment, is a prominent voice in the cultural landscape. Her ability to combine visual art, writing, and a therapeutic approach makes her an extraordinary artist. Her works, characterized by profound emotionality and spiritual reflection, have the power to touch the strings of the soul and evoke emotions in those who experience them. Through her work, she creates a dialogue between seemingly distant worlds, offering a deeper and enriching vision of reality. Her contribution to literature and the arts is a precious gift to culture and an example for future generations.