Rosa was a human ball of fire from Calabria, Italy and one of my first subjects as a photographer. She provided the drinks and entertainment that fueled the ongoing festive vibe at The Gem on Davenport; a hangout for artists, Irish and locals during the mid 80's.
I will never forget the day Rosa agreed to let me do a series of photos of her....I was excited and she was wild, unpredictable and very kind.