Where are you located?
A: After getting my diploma in fine arts I studied modern languages and became a teacher. I currently work in Italy as an English language teacher, but spend most of my time developing my artistic skills, always learning something new. I have just received (may 2009) a diploma in botanical painting from the Royal Society of Botanical Artists (London) and I am currently developing Raku ceramics skills.
In order to specialize in printmaking, I studied in New York and then went on to Tokyo where I worked in OM studio, Tokyo-Yokohama under the guidance of Mr Ozaki.
I opened my own art studio in 2006 in Castiglione a Casauria in the province of Pescara, in Abruzzo. It is a restored country house with a printmaking studio and gallery which I also use to host exhibitions featuring my work as well as other people's work. I am trying to instruct the locals about the beauty of printmaking and teach them how to better appreciate prints by organizing printmaking shows, classes and workshops during the year.
Q: Do you feel that you represent Abruzzo in some shape or form?
A: I cannot say I represent Abruzzo simply because after travelling so much and being in contact with artists from all over the world, my views have been extensively influenced and my way of making art is not at all traditional.
Abruzzo is still very rural and its traditional artforms surely do not include my ideas.
I don't only paint, but I also work on sculptures using different materials but mostly clays of different types and mixed together. I love raku ceramics which allows me to experiment and work freely with colour.
Q: Is your art for sale?
A: My art is sold through my website www.cittainvisibili.com as well as during artshows which I have throughout the year. Some artwork is sent to galleries who do their job pretty well. Prices vary greatly, prints are the cheapest while oil paintings and sculptures are the most expensive.
Q: What if someone is in the neighbourhood and would like to visit your art center? How do you do that?
A: If someone wants to come by, all they need to do is give me a call beforehand just to make sure I am there. There are no fixed opening or closing times but arrangements need to be made via email or phone.
check out her work at www.cittainvisibili.com