By investigating the properties of wild clay and volcanic stone foraged from various sites across Sicily, “Under Scorched Earth” examines the territorial dynamics between drought, tourism, and land management. The project uses raw clay as a lens to examine the socio-political forces shaping the local industries and geographical fabric of the island. The research takes form in a compilation of clay bodies and glaze experiments, reflecting on the vulnerable industries dependent on these raw materials and their significance to the local economy.

The collection features a bookshelf alongside a series of tiles and modular elements, layered with various local clays. These works draw attention to the resources that characterise the Sicilian landscape, uncovering the complex historical and territorial dynamics impacted by shifting climates and their direct influence on both the environment and the region's industrial development.