Peperino is the volcanic stone that symbolizes Viterbo.
Cinzia uses it as the base for decorated panels and sculptural works, blending the material of the territory with artistic expression.
The Peperino: Viterbo’s Volcanic Stone
Peperino is a stone native to the Viterbo area, used since Etruscan and medieval times to build palaces, fountains, churches, and civic emblems.
It is a strong yet refined stone, porous and elegant, with an unmistakable texture.
A Rare Technique: Artistic Decoration on Stone
Working with peperino means entering into a dialogue with the material identity of the city.
Cinzia uses this stone as an artistic surface, transforming it into decorated panels, sculptures, and symbolic works.
The peperino is:
- polished
- prepared
- engraved or decorated
- pigmented with mineral-based colors
The result is an object that carries not only an image, but a fragment of the land itself.
Works Born from the Earth
Decorating peperino means restoring value to the history of Viterbo: each panel becomes a bridge between art and geology, between narrative and matter.
These works speak of the place where they are created—the Tuscia—and carry a unique cultural bond that cannot be replicated elsewhere.
