Elderly Italian artist offers her views of the universe in Beijing

Italian artist Angela Occhipinti conveys through her works a sense of uncertainty about the future, particularly the fate of humans. But at the same time, she also suggests a positive attitude of embracing the unknown with love, which is a recurring motif of her creations.

"Although love sometimes hurts, it helps people better understand others," says the 83-year-old retired professor of the Academy of Fine Arts of Brera, in Milan.

During her long career, Occhipinti has largely worked on painting and lithography.