Passage Painting

Martiradonna is an Italian artist hailing from Rome, born in 1969, who has found her creative home in California. Her journey into the world of art began in earnest after she relocated to Los Angeles in 1992. There, she pursued her passion for fine arts through formal education, laying the foundation for her artistic odyssey. Her early artistic endeavors were marked by extensive travels across the United States, during which she immersed herself in the captivating landscapes that stretched endlessly before her lens. Her American landscape photography captured the stark contrast between the vast, silent expanses of the Western frontier and ordinary people's bustling, day-to-day existence. However, as Martiradonna delved deeper into her creative exploration, she felt an irresistible pull towards the abstract. She discovered that the world of abstract art allowed her to convey emotions and meanings that realism could merely document. Her artistic narrative shifted away from familiar forms, embarking on a shapeless journey to unearth unfamiliar emotional depths and quiet significance. Martiradonna's artistic talent has not gone unnoticed in Hollywood, where her work has been utilized by production designers in prominent film productions, such as; "Traffic", "K-Pax", "I am Legend", "Bringing down the house", "Indiana Jones", "Failure to Launch", and many more. Her art is widely cherished and collected by enthusiasts who find themselves drawn to its enigmatic allure. In gallery exhibitions, her style truly comes alive when displayed as a series of images resembling individual still frames from the depths of the subconscious, each echoing humbly as a tranquil meditation. In the present day, Martiradonna operates from her studio in Marina del Rey, California, where she imparts her knowledge and passion to others through art workshops with the motto "Let the paint flow." She holds several certifications, including that of a positive art coach, and is recognized as a certified therapeutic art coach. Through her teaching and her own artistic journey, Martiradonna continues to inspire and illuminate the world with her unique vision and creativity.