Sculpture, Recycled Materials, and Movement... My Journey
Born in Lucca in 1981, I lived there until 2001, when I moved to Carrara to earn my sculpture diploma at the Academy of Fine Arts. I stayed there, beyond my studies, until 2009, and then returned to my hometown, where I still live and work today.
The use of recycled materials and materials collected from nature has always characterized my work. Beyond the ethical and ecological aspects, I have always been fascinated by giving new life to objects and materials that are no longer in use.
The Journey
This is the path I have taken, made of study, passion, and curiosity. From my hometown, Lucca, I took my first steps among shapes and materials, learning to listen to nature. Every experience, every encounter, has contributed to shaping my way of creating and expressing myself through sculpture.
Solo exhibition at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni, the first in my city, curated by Alessandro Romanini
Zoetica
Important solo exhibition as the winner of the Biffi Prize, curated by Susanna Gualazzini
Biffi Solo Exhibition
Painting and sculpture exhibition on the occasion of World Oceans Day, organized by INGV
Blu
Exhibition on the occasion of the revitalization of the historic spaces of the old market in Lucca
Mercato del Carmine
First major recognition, confirmed by winning the Gold Plaque for the Sculpture category and the Biffi Prize
Premio Arte
As a finalist of the prestigious Baldi Prize, I had the opportunity to exhibit at the Milan Furniture Fair
Baldi Competition
Thanks to this competition, I introduced mechanics and movement into my artistic production
Memorie di Ferro
After finishing art high school, I enrolled in the sculpture course at the Academy of Fine Arts of Carrara
Academy of Fine Arts
Becoming aware of my aspirations, I began my artistic path, leaving classical studies behind
Art High School
The Direction
Research
The search for an action in my sculptures has developed into the creation of works in motion, where an action becomes an artistic manifestation occurring in front of an audience.
Inspiration
Movement brings to life the concept one wants to express in the representation. In this way, I approached mechanics, fully integrating it into the design of my sculptures.
Influence
My works are born from observing nature and its suggestions. I seek in the animal world and its natural behavior those values to which humans should aspire.
Innovation
The constant search for the most authentic form to express my vision has led me to develop my personal sculptural technique, which today defines my style.
Artworks
Giulia Santarini
Scultrice
Aluminum
Rame
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