Art is a bridge between what is visible
and what touches the soul.

Each exhibition is a space where works gain new life, in dialogue with the viewer, light and space. It is a place where the artist meets the audience, where emotions, reflections and inspirations become part of a shared experience.

Exhibitions

Each exhibition is a space where works gain new life, in dialogue with the viewer, light and space. It is a place where the artist meets the audience, where emotions, reflections and inspirations become part of a shared experience.

Studies and scholarships

1997-2002
Academic Diploma in Sculpture, Pietro Vannucci Academy of Fine Arts, Institute of Higher Culture, Perugia, Italy / Chair of Sculpture, Professor Gianfranco Ercolanoni Master's Thesis (Third session of the 2001/2002 academic year (February 2003), "Materiality of the Plastic Language", grade 110/110 with distinction) Speaker: Professor Osvaldo Ciarapica

02–06.2000
Research scholarship, Faculty of Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Barcelona, Spain. Studies in sculptural techniques (metal casting – Techniques de fonderia, engraving and graphic arts – Taller de Gravat e Estampatio e Monotipia).

Exhibitions and publications

1999-2003

8–18 May 1999
‘Face to Face’, Pietro Vannucci Italian Academy of Fine Arts, Perugia. References: Prof. Bruno Corà. Publication of a catalogue with texts by critics: Prof. Italo Tomassoni and Prof. Aldo Iori.

20–30 May 2000
‘LIMES – Borderline / Limes – Linea di Confine’, Torrione di Porta S. Maria, Corciano, Perugia. Curators: Prof. G. Ercolanoni, Prof. G. Raimondi. Participation of Nidetoshi Nagasawa. Publication of a catalogue with critical texts.

19 May–2 June 2001
“Ekscentryka”, Palazzo Comunale, Taverna del Duca, Porta Santa Maria Gardens, Corciano, Perugia. Curators: Prof. Paolo Nardon, Prof. G. Ercolanoni, Prof. G. Raimondi. Publication of a catalogue with critical texts.

26 May–3 June 2001
Edgardo Mannucci Sculpture Award, Altavallesina Grotefrasassi International Rotary Club. Critical text: Prof. Italo Tomassoni. Palazzo dei Priori, Arcevia, Italy. Publication of a catalogue with critical texts.

30 June–5 July 2001
Giovani e Anziani, progetto per un’esperienza artistica, Atrium Palazzo dei Priori, Perugia. Exhibition coordination: Prof. Edgardo Abozzo, Prof. Wilma Lok, Prof. Luciano Titarelli. Publication of project interviews.

21 April–26 May 2001
Atti degli Incontri, Fuseum di Montemalbe, Art Director: Prof. Edgardo Abozzo. Critics: Prof. Italo Tomassoni, Prof. Paolo Nardon, Prof. Stefano Miccolis. Publication of a catalogue.

14–30 September 2001
“Landscape as a resource in sculptural practice / El paisaje como recurso en la práctica escultórica”, Sala de Exposiciones de Gernika, Gernika, Spain. Pres. Ricardo Abanuza Marinez, Maria Jesus Cueto Puente. Publication of a catalogue with critical texts.

10–25 October 2001
El paisaje como recurso en la práctica escultórica, Escuela Publica de Musica, Bilbao, Spain. Josè Maria Herrera Jimenez, M.J. Cueto Puente. Catalogue with critical texts.

26 October–8 November 2001
‘El paisaje como recurso en la práctica escultórica / Labyrinth of the Senses’, Sala de Exposiciones de Sestao, Sestao, Spain. M.J. Cueto Puente

05.2002
‘Korzenie / Radici’, Group exhibition, Department of Sculpture, Prof. G. Ercolanoni, Aldo Iori, Corciano, Perugia.

29.03–18.04.2003
‘No Limits / Senza Limiti’, Centro Arti Visive Trebisonda, Perugia. Critique: Aldo Iori. Catalogue publication.

9–25 May 2003
“Horizons / Orizzoni”, Palazzo Comunale, Sala degli Archi, Corciano, Perugia. Catalogue with critical texts published.

15–31 May 2003
“The Best of Contemporary Art – Beyond the Visible / Il meglio dell’arte contemporanea – Al di là del visibile”, Medici Fortress Girifalco, Cortona. Artistic Director: Jean-Luc Umberto Bertoni.

25.06.2003
‘Art Wednesday – Margherita Winnik’, Art Director Cinzia Verni, Minerva Art Centre, Perugia, Italy.

ROJECTS AND PUBLIC AWARDS

2003-2006

May 2003 – Embellishment of the main chapel in the monastery of the monks of St. Mary Claret, Wrocław, Poland. Creation of the main altar and two panels for the side chapels.

July 2003 – Execution of the opera "Pod Gryfami" (Under the Griffins), Piazza dell Municipio, Rynek, Wrocław, Poland (decorative panel for the terracotta and decorative stonework, and piano in the lavic floor)

09.2005
Winner of the Public Competition for the creation of a work of art for the city of Fiavé, Trento, Italy. Realisation of the work in glazed and decorated volcanic stone (installation: 27 October 2005).

11.2005
Award for the purchase of a design, Public Competition for a work of art for the town of Mezzano, Trento, Italy. Glazed and decorated volcanic stone panel.

12.2005
Award for the purchase of a design in a public competition, fountain at R.S.A. Casa di Riposo di Cavedine, Province of Trento. Sculpture in bronze and decorated volcanic stone.

02–09.04.2006
Winner of the International Biennial of Sculpture for Architecture / Biennale Internazionale della Scultura per Edilizia, Sede ANCE, Treviso, Italy. Artistic directors: Elza Dezuanni, Stefano Bianchin, Ennio Pouchard. Catalogue with critical texts.

8–21 March 2006
Group exhibition ‘L'altra metà di lavoro’, Palazzo della Cancelleria, Rome, Italy. Pres. Paolo Balmas, Pino Casagrande. Catalogue

14 October–19 November 2006
Laureat Międzynarodowe Biennale Rzeźby dla Architektury / Biennale Internazionale della Scultura per Edilizia, Sede ANCE, Treviso, . Dir. Art.: Elza Dezuanni, Stefano Bianchin, Ennio Pouchard. Katalog z tekstami krytycznymi.

Competition and individual exhibitions

2006-2010

8–21 March 2006
Group exhibition ‘L'altra metà di lavoro’, Palazzo della Cancelleria, Rome, Italy. Pres. Paolo Balmas, Pino Casagrande. Catalogue

02–09.04.2006
Winner of the International Biennial of Sculpture for Architecture / Biennale Internazionale della Scultura per Edilizia, Sede ANCE, Treviso, Italy. Artistic directors: Elza Dezuanni, Stefano Bianchin, Ennio Pouchard. Catalogue with critical texts.

13 January–11 February 2007
Winner of the International Competition ‘Premio Internazionale Arte per Costruire’, Oratorio Annibale Mezzarolli, Costa di Conegliano, TV, Italy. References: Luciano Caramel, Gabriella Belli, Romano Abate, Mauro Staccioli, Stefano Bianchin, Ferdinando Sartorato. Critics: Elsa Dezuanni, Walter Guadagnini, Ennio Pouchard.

03.09.2008
Solo exhibition ‘Wyobrażenie czasu / Immaginare il tempo’ (Imagining Time), Casa Manin Clauiano (UD), Italy. Honorary participation: Ferruccio Giromini.

2009
Honourable mention for ‘Volume Totale’, Public Competition for a work of art for the city of Gardolo, Italy.

12.2009–01.2010
Contemporary Art Exhibition, Cervignano di Friulli, Torviscosa. Curators: Fulvio Dell’Agnese, Orietta Masin. Publication of a catalogue with critical texts. 29 March–5 April 2013 “Bianco e Nero”, Palazzo Con-Temporaneo, Udine, Italy. Critics: Fulvio Dell’Agnese, Orietta Masin, Elena Tammaro.

29 March–5 April 2013
“Bianco e Nero”, Palazzo Con-Temporaneo, Udine, Italy. Critics: Fulvio Dell’Agnese, Orietta Masin, Elena Tammaro.

2013–2014
Progetto Arte A/E Confronto, ARTECORRENTE, Cervignano Udinese, Italy. Curators: Chiara Tavella, Orietta Masin.

WYSTAWA SZTUKI WSPOLCZESNEJ CONTEMPORARY ART REVIEW 13.14, Participation Fulvio dell’Agnese curated by Chiara Tavella and Orietta Masin

18–21.04.2015
KOINé International Exhibition of Contemporary Sacred Art, Vicenza, Italy. Catalogue publication.

Exhibitions, sacred projects and monumental installations

2018-2023

28 June–14 July 2018
‘In Search of True Beauty’, solo exhibition, Sala Villa Luisella, Punta Rossa, San Felice Circeo, Italy.

28 June–14 July 2019
‘The Total Dimension of the Cross’, presentation of the project Villa Luisella, San Felice Circeo Italy.

15 February–15 April 2020
Mostra symposium ‘Sacred Art. Questions, Methods, Reflections’, Academy of Fine Arts in Frosinone, Bishop's Curia, Frosinone, Italy.

27.10.2020
Exhibition-conference ‘Enriching Heritage through Art’, Koine.

11.09.2022
Ceremony of the installation of the monumental Reliquary of the Blood of St. John Paul II, Wrocław Cathedral, Poland. Presided over by Archbishop Józef Kupny. Publication of the catalogue: Fr. Paweł Cembrowicz; interview: monthly magazine No. 11/564 ‘Nowe Życie’ (New Life).

New Life: November 2022 — Issue Topic: "Relic chasuble of the blood of St. John Paul II" — author: Małgorzata Maria Winnik

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01–31.10.2023
International Biennial of Contemporary Sacred Art BACS, Mentone, France. Winner of the BACS Biennial. Award of the Honorary Committee (including Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, Brigitte Boccone-Pagès, François Jacquot, Gary Krupp, Jean-Luc Marion, Prince Nikolaus von Liechtenstein, Mgr. René Giuliano). Curator of the exhibition and catalogue: Maria Lorena Franchi. Critics: Michel Imbert, Elisabeth Lev, Laura Marsoto, Prof. Mar Morosse.

Riprese Documentary Film "Seeking Beauty" starring David Henri