Simona Atzori is an Italian artist and dancer who was born in Milan. She was born without arms, and uses her feet to draw, write and perform all other daily activities. First of all, she started painting at the age of 4 and her talent was soon noticed by the artist, Mario Barzon, who encouraged and supported her. In addition in 1983, she was awarded a scholarship from the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists of the World. A defining moment in her early career was an audience with Pope John Paul II, at which she presented him with a portrait of the Holy Father. Simona also started to dance at the age of 6. Despite some initial opposition from teachers who felt that it was not appropriate, her own determination and the strong support of her mother enabled her to succeed in a discipline normally associated with the fully able-bodied. In 1996 she commenced her studies at the University of Western Ontario in Canada. Her course in Visual Arts enabled her to combine the two passions of her life, and she graduated with honors in 2001. Finally, In recent years, Simona has been associated with the Pescara Dance Festival, and has endowed this event with the Atzori Award, given to dancers and choreographers. She continues to perform and exhibit her work all over the world. In conclusion, she never stopped dreaming and struggling with the obstacles that the life put in his way with the dedication and strength, for that reason she managed to have a wonderful life and what was proposed, overcoming all difficulties and constraints that at some point the people did not believed that she would achieve her dreams.
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