Art for Women Today

THE POSTCARDS

The printed size of each postcards is 10 x 15 mm and in some cases  11x15 cm.  All artworks are printed on fine art  paper.

Each of the 9 artist involved has its own dedicated box, containing  16 artworks.

To the box containing  the 16 artworks we have of course  added  cards  with a biography and a / narrative  text about the work itself, in english and in  italian. 

THE  POSTCARD ARTISTS :


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.

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.

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.

Gaya Shantaram, a well-traveled artist, views art as a form of self-expression and therapy for the mind and body. She creates art that aims to connect with viewers on a deep emotional level, using movement, color, and form as tools for holistic therapy. Gaya emphasizes the importance of art as a means of self-expression and connection in today's 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.

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 was educated at Accademia di Belli Arti in Florence, followed by years of stone carving in Pietrasanta, Italy. These influences are visible in her sculptures, conceptually and in its form as she continues to work with stone in the same way as she has done for the last 25 years.  She 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.

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.