Oceano, 2024
Roberta Pinna

Artist Statement:

Roberta Pinna is an Italian artist and art adviser best known for her distinctive and evocative artistic style characterized by a quiet elegance and a profound sense of calm, which invites viewers to reflect and engage with the artwork on a deeply personal level. Her work often explores themes of memory, identity, and the passage of time encouraging a contemplative engagement, where the visual experience resonates on a deeper, more introspective level. Roberta Pinna gained recognition in the 2010, while she was studying at the School of Visual Arts in New York. With an innovative and elegant portrayal of the human figure, she developed these figures depicted in dynamic poses that could be interpreted as "flying" or floating silhouettes. Through these dynamic figures rich in symbolism, she invites the viewers to explore themes of freedom, transformation of the human condition and to encapsulate the beauty and complexity of life, offering a powerful visual representation of our collective hopes, dreams, and struggles.Key Symbolic Themes of Roberta Pinna’s Flying Silhouettes:

Freedom and Liberation: The most immediate interpretation of the flying silhouettes is the idea of freedom. The figures, often depicted in mid-air, convey a sense of liberation from the constraints of the earth and the physical body. They symbolize the human desire to break free from limitations, whether they are societal, personal, or existential.

Transformation and Transcendence: The act of flying suggests a transition from one state to another. In this sense, the silhouettes can symbolize personal growth, transformation, and the journey towards self-realization or enlightenment. They represent the pursuit of something higher or the transcendence of ordinary life.

Harmony and Balance: Roberta Pinna’s use of symmetry and repetition in her compositions often highlights a sense of balance and harmony. The flying figures can symbolize the search for equilibrium within oneself and with the surrounding world. The synchronized movements of the silhouettes may also evoke the idea of unity and connection with others.

Elegance and Fluidity: The figures are often portrayed with elongated forms and fluid lines, which convey a sense of grace and elegance. This can be interpreted as a reflection on the beauty of the human form and the potential for fluidity in movement, both physically and metaphorically. It suggests the possibility of moving through life with grace and ease, even in the face of challenges.

The Dance of Life: Some interpretations see the silhouettes as representations of dance, embodying the rhythm and flow of life itself. The figures' dynamic poses capture moments of joy, passion, and the ephemeral nature of existence, suggesting that life, like a dance, is both fleeting and full of beauty.

Visual and Aesthetic Impact:

• Minimalism and Abstraction: Roberta Pinna’s work often leans towards minimalism, using simple, abstract forms to convey complex ideas. The silhouettes, devoid of detailed features, allow viewers to project their own interpretations and emotions onto the figures, making the art deeply personal and universally resonant.

• Contrast and Negative Space: The use of negative space around the flying figures enhances their sense of movement and freedom. The contrast between the dark silhouettes and the often light or monochromatic backgrounds emphasizes the figures’ presence and their symbolic meaning.

Education:

2014 Sotheby's Institute of Art , New York

2010School of Visual Arts, New York

Awards & Distinctions:

Roberta Pinna's work is featured in a range of public and private collections, including Rizzoli Publishing, Fiat Crysler, Britannia Cruise Ship, Amazon, Mediolanum bank, J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank. P&O Cruises.

Exhibitions:

2024 Miami Art Fair - December 3-8

2021-2023 - Permanent, La Maison del La Petite Sara, San Marino, Italy

2020 - “ Daphné - Dialogo tra Arte Moda ” , 6 February, Sanremo, Italy.

2018 - Art On Paper, New York, 8-11March

2017 - All Is Perfect - Solo show at Banca Mediolanum -

Milano, Italy. October - December 2017.

2017 - Art Basel - Messeplatz 10 - Basel - Switzerland

2016 – Palazzo della Ragione, Aquarium, March 19, Milano

2016 – Art On Paper, 3-6 March, New York

2016 – Aquarium, C.M.Sant’Agostino, Milano Jan 19 – 19 March.

2015 – Come in un Sogno, 1-30 June, Museo Civica Rocca Flea, Gualdo Tadino.

2015 – Donne a Tratti , 2 May -30 June, Individuals, Milano

2014 – Miami Project, December 2-7, 110 NE 36th St, Miami

2014 – Infinite possibilità,C.M.Sant’Agostino 29 September- 28 November 2014, Milano

2014 – The Armory Show, 6-9 March , New York City.

2013/14 ” Blu distante”, Laboratorio 16, 12 December 2013 – 31 January 2014, Milano

2013 – Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery, 6-22 December, New York

2013 – Art Basel Miami Beach , 5-8 December, Miami

2013 – “Forever M”, M&C Gallery- 1-30 November – Hatboro, Pennsylvania.

2013 . The CoffeeArtProject – Arcamfactory – 8-16 October – Milano, Italy

2013 – Spectrum, NYC, 3-6 October, Javits Center North, New York.

2013 – Galerie Francois Giraudeau – 29/03 – 30/09, La Rochelle, France

2013 – New York Art Expo, March 21-24, New York

2013 – The Armory Show, March 7-10 , New York

2012 – ” Divers” , Decor Art Gallery, New York

2011 – Adam Lister Gallery, Fairfax VA, Usa.

2011 – ” Costumate”, It’s My Place Gallery, Milano.

2003 – New Walk Museum, Leicester

Professional/Teaching Experience:

Roberta Pinna is a dynamic professional artist and art adviser amassing years of experience in the Alternative Assets Market with a special focus on Contemporary Art ,Art Auctions, Art Wealth Management, Art Investments.

Roberta Pinna provides expert advice to companies and individuals who wish to acquire and develop art collections. Her clients range from private collectors right through to large corporations. Irrespective of the scale of the acquisitions and the budgets involved, she focuses on working with the client to curate a meaningful collection that also has investment potential. Roberta Pinna is a renowned consultant both for individuals and corporations.

Artistic Influences:

Since she gained recognition , Roberta Pinna's poetic vision lies in her ability to blend visual aesthetics with emotional resonance, creating artwork that is both visually captivating and profoundly reflective. Roberta Pinna's work is often described as "poetic" due to its serene and contemplative qualities. Her work can be defined as meditative because it embodies the key elements of meditation: simplicity, flow, balance, introspection, and a deep connection to the human experience. Through her elegant and fluid representations of the human form, Roberta Pinna creates a visual experience that encourages viewers to slow down, reflect, and find peace in the present moment. Roberta Pinna is most widely known for her silhouettes and divers illustrated in a minimalist style. The process of Roberta Pinna's work is in the application of a great number of thin paint layers to create the liquid-like surface that she is known for.