“ Someone can tell you all your life that you're inferior, but it doesn't matter until you accept it and allow for validation. “
Quotes by M.B. Dallocchio
Introducing M.B. Dallocchio
M.B. Dallocchio, born in 1981, is a multimedia artist, writer, and social worker renowned for transforming trauma into inspiration through her diverse body of work. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California.
From 1998 to 2006, Dallocchio served in the U.S. Army as a medic and mental health sergeant. During her deployment to Ramadi, Iraq, in 2004-2005, she was part of Team Lioness, one of the first groups of women to engage in direct combat operations.
Her literary contributions include "The Desert Warrior," "Quixote in Ramadi: An Indigenous Account of Imperialism," and "Everyday Chamorro: Chamorro Language Phrases for Beginners." These works reflect her commitment to exploring themes of trauma, resilience, and cultural identity.
As an artist, Dallocchio employs mixed media, digital art, acrylics, gouache, graphite, and ink to delve into subjects such as the Military-Industrial Complex and intersectionality. Her art serves as a medium to process personal and collective experiences, aiming to evoke transformation and resilience.
In her role as a social worker, Dallocchio integrates her artistic practice to facilitate healing, specializing in artistic psychosocial rehabilitation and polytrauma. Her dedication to service and art underscores her mission to inspire and support others through creative expression.
