Elisa Bertesago

My name is Elisa, and ArtoBE is my art project. I create unique, custom paintings on commission, providing renderings of how the canvas will look in the space where it will be displayed. I believe art is the imprint of our deepest feelings on canvas.
Inspired by nature, I create abstract acrylic paintings that evoke water, clouds, waves, starry skies, and organic textures. My scientific background also influences my work, where microscopic patterns and cosmic landscapes can coexist within a single canvas.
The abstract language of ArtoBE embraces spontaneity and the natural flow of pigments, creating unique pieces that enrich any interior. With ArtoBE, I hope to invite viewers into a more authentic inner space, where imagination can flow freely. If a painting can move someone, even for a moment, then it has fulfilled its purpose, and that is the spark I seek in every creation.

I am an Italian biologist by training and a self-taught artist by passion. My scientific background has deeply influenced the way I observe nature, its forms, textures and organic patterns, which often become a source of inspiration for my artistic practice.

While my artistic journey has developed primarily through independent exploration and experimentation, in early 2026 I completed a drawing course to strengthen my technical foundations. I continue to explore new materials, techniques and creative approaches, constantly expanding my artistic language.

Commissioned works also play an important role in this process, challenging me to interpret different ideas, colour palettes and formats while broadening my experience and versatility as an artist.

My work has been presented in several group exhibitions in Italy, offering me the opportunity to showcase my artistic research in different contemporary art contexts.

2026 - “Liquid Sky” Contemporary Art Exhibition
Galata Museo del Mare, Genoa, Italy | June 13-20, 2026
Contemporary art exhibition organized by ArtistiItaliani, hosted at the renowned Galata Maritime Museum in Genoa.

2024 - “Visioni Oniriche” International Exhibition
MA-EC Gallery, Milan, Italy | June 25-July 6, 2024
International group exhibition organized by ArteMida Experience, where I exhibited two original paintings.

2024 - “Margutta” Group Exhibition
Via Margutta 38, Rome, Italy | April 13-25, 2024
Exhibition and publishing project organized by Dantebus Edizioni. I presented one of my works on Rome’s historic Via Margutta, renowned for its long-standing connection with artists and the arts.

Alongside these group exhibitions, I am currently planning my first solo exhibition, which I aim to present in the coming months. This will mark an important next step in the development of my artistic practice and offer the opportunity to present a more comprehensive and cohesive selection of my work.