This abstract mixed-media painting features a pure, luminous white background that serves as the perfect canvas for its raised elements. Affixed to the surface, pieces of blue glass shine like precious stones, creating a magical, dreamlike effect.
The white background evokes a sense of purity and possibility, akin to a blank page upon which dreams can be projected. The fragments of blue glass, harmoniously arranged, reflect light with a captivating brilliance reminiscent of gems in a fantastical world.
The placement of the raised glass pieces adds a tactile dimension to the artwork, inviting the viewer to explore its irregular, shimmering surfaces. The deep blue of the glass contrasts beautifully with the white background, creating a visual effect that sparks the imagination and transports the observer into a realm of dreams and desires.
Patrizia Cognetti
Since 1984, Patrizia Cognetti has pursued art with an innate passion for drawing and painting, working with a wide variety of techniques. At the age of twenty, she illustrated the book The Shroud and the Popes, creating ink portraits of more than thirty popes, from Saint Peter to John Paul II. Her artistic exploration has led her to paint works characterized by vivid, luminous hues.
She is drawn to abstract forms, which allow her to best express emotions, but she also paints skylines and landscapes that have left a lasting impression on her. Her paintings are distinguished by thick, textured brushstrokes and manipulations. Sharp contrasts reflect her confident creativity, driving her to continually explore new directions.
Metallic gold and silver tones play a significant role in her work, along with the balanced integration of various materials that harmonize with her already textured painting style.
Subjects: Abstract forms, urban settings, landscapes, nature, and occasional figurative works.
Techniques: Plaster and gesso with acrylics, inks, varnishes, gold and silver on canvas, wood, cardboard, plexiglass, and composite materials.
Exhibitions:
- Solo Exhibition – Mercallo (VA)
- Group Exhibition – Sesto Calende (VA)
- Luxembourg Art Prize
- Solo Exhibition – Arlate (LC)
- Solo Exhibition – Carvico (BG)
- Group Exhibition on Via Manzoni – Milan
- Group Exhibition “MILART,” MA-EC Gallery – Milan
Website: https://patriziacognetti.it/
