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Federica

My exhibition has been composed on two dimensions. The first dimension is an aesthetic exploration of the circle, a powerful visual element capable of evoking deep emotional and symbolic meanings. Secondly, a deeper dimension investigates our inner experiences and emotions, aiming to produce reflections on our ability to embrace human diversity while respecting uniqueness. The unifying element of all works is the circle - an apparently simple yet complex form. The circle is a versatile shape that symbolizes to me dynamism, colour, rhythm, and spirituality, as well as infinity, planets, and cosmos. It means both the beginning and the end, harmony and chaos, the finite and the infinite. These paradoxes have inspired my study. I was inspired by artists such as: Raphael Sanzio, Wassily Kandinsky, Yayoi Kusama, Niki de Saint Phalle, Sonia Delaunay, and Antoni Gaudí, and their different styles, periods, and geographical locations. They all explore the circle in different artistic ways - iconographically, stylistically, or symbolically – and expressing curiosity for psychological investigation and the emotional impact of art on the viewer. My artworks engage with themes related to the broader challenge of accepting diversity – whether cultural identity, societal beauty standards, or the struggles faced by individuals with learning differences, neurodivergence, or other unique cognitive differences. This process was also inspired by my past experiences as one who has suffered society’s norms and expectations due to my unique differences. Through my exhibition I aim to to raise awareness of the fact that different does not mean wrong. Moreover, as long as we have the courage to listen and remain receptive, different can be an opportunity for discovering new dimensions. 

 

This exhibition aims to communicate concepts through a variety of techniques. The mosaic represents the many fragments of ourselves. Mirrors reflect both our external image and our inner depths. Paper conveys fragility, while plastic symbolizes the violent impact of human activity on nature. Wool represents connection, while colour is a cry of suffering and anger, and textiles weave together the threads that unite us. My works seek to highlight how we often stop at the surface, unwilling to understand the deeper essence beneath. Through my art making experience, I have come to realise that it is possible to transcend conventional knowledge and look beyond the obvious, beyond the familiar, beyond technique, beyond rigid structures, and beyond hasty judgments.

The exhibition is designed to create a continuous story, a sequence of colour and black-and-white works, resonating with the crescendo and the fall of our feelings and the rhythm of our daily lives. Beginning with brightly coloured artworks, like the mosaic Nature in Fragments, the idea being that every tiny fragment, unique unto itself – much like every human being - is essential to the whole, even if seemingly randomly placed. Concluding with Baby Girl, which then reminds us of the importance of embracing the uniqueness of the female body. Lastly, this exhibition invites the audience to consider their perceptions, judgments, personal experiences, behaviours, and reactions to all those things that fall out of familiarity. In the process, the exhibition attempts to visually demonstrate more tolerance for individuality. 

Curatorial Rationale

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