THE CALENDAR ARTISTS : SECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Chiara Coccorese is an artist and photographer who explores the issues of existence, time and spirituality. Through a narrative approach based on stage-photography, she reconstructs the world using the dream-like language of infancy. She creates miniaturized scenographies with painted skyes and small plasticine characters, or real people in imaginary worlds, and in her latest work, she uses a metod in which she mixes AI and manual interventions.
She has illustrated the book "Il Specchio dei Desideri", published by Feltrinelli 2012, and also re-published in France, Greece, Brazil, the Netherlands and England.
Her work "Zona Rossa / Piano di Fuga" is permanently exhibited on a wall within Vanvitelli station of the Naples subway and her work "La Cura" became a is a permanent installation in Castel Sant'Elmo, Napoli.
Her art has been exhibited in numerous group exhibitions and museums in Italy and abroad.
Erminia Mitrano (under construction)
Giulia Galasso (under construction)
Lan Xu (under construction)
Patrizia Breitenstein is living in Geneva, Switzerland where she works at International Committee of the Red Cross. She has studied chinese calligraphy for over 20 years with master calligrapher Wang Fei, himself student of Jang Weisong and Xu Yongnian. She also has followed chinese traditional paintings courses at the Yantai university and calligraphy courses at the Lanting Calligraphy Art Academy in Shaoxing. She is a seal carver too, using the traditional seal script, but her favourite style with the brushes is the cursive script. She has exhibited in China, in Sweden and in Swizerland, winning the title of second-best calligrapher in national swiss competition.
Elena
Belobragina is an artist living in Stockholm, Sweden. Her work
is permeated with the desire to convey her inner state through art. One of
Elena’s main goals is to convey this inner world to the audience, inspired by
both human stories and knowledge, and her own life experience. In her art, each
work begins with an internal search, where she pulls out emotions and thoughts
from the very depths of herself, finds inspiration, and only then begins to
choose the media. Currently, Elena works with oil on canvas and video format,
combining both figurative painting and video art performances in her work.
Through her works, the artist strives to tell the stories of women in search of
their own identity, despite external pressures and stereotypes of society. Her
work resonates with many viewers of different genders as it reflects common
human aspirations and experiences, emphasizing the unity of experience
regardless of gender.
Caterina
Arciprete, an Italian artist, combines photography, drawing/painting, and
writing, developing exhibition and editorial projects in Italy and abroad. She
studied and taught at the IED of Rome, published art books with Arte’m, Electa,
Skira, and others, and collaborated with various companies. Caterina has
exhibited extensively, showcasing her work in diverse locations and prestigious
venues around the world.
Linda
Kunik, originally a plein-air watercolorist, has evolved her artistic practice
to incorporate conceptual elements, focusing on environmental and global
issues. Her abstract paintings reference these concerns and she explores the
fusion of photography and painting, employing a unique emulsion process for
photographs. Linda's work has been exhibited widely, earning recognition and
awards across different countries.
Sylvie
Wozniak, trained in contemporary dance and visual arts, combines painting with
visual installations in her monumental works. Her art delves into the human
experience, exploring the soul's movements and the potential of visible forms.
Sylvie's work invites viewers to engage with narratives that are sensorial and
emotional, reflecting themes of movement and breath.
Isabelle de
Boulloche, raised in Sweden and influenced by her family's artistic background,
creates art that challenges societal norms and perceptions of the female body.
Through her paintings, Isabelle addresses the objectification of women in
modern society, using provocative imagery to spark conversations about beauty,
power, and identity.
Gisela
Quinteros, a dancer and choreographer from Argentina, has traveled the world
performing and collaborating with various dance companies. She now teaches
ballet and continues to pursue her artistic endeavors, emphasizing the
importance of collaboration and artistic expression.
Virginia
Maria Romero, an American artist known for her visionary paintings and
sculptures, has garnered recognition in public and private collections
worldwide. Virginia's mastery of traditional New Mexican santero techniques
sets her apart, with her works featured in prestigious institutions and
galleries.
Yemisi
Wilson, a London-born artist based in Sweden, creates art that explores memory,
history, and collective experiences through stone sculptures. Yemisi's works
evoke a deep connection to place and events, using materials rich in symbolic
meaning to convey stories and tributes to women and their struggles. Her art
serves as a form of collective memory and empowerment, bridging the past with
the present.