Francesca Trusso

I have always had an artistic look at the world: I observed nature and dreamed of scenery. My first real discovery of art took place when, in front of the Impressionist paintings, I felt the desire to reproduce everything that excited me. I was deeply struck by the ability of art to arouse emotions, to communicate through images that speak without words. I wanted to capture beauty and tell visual stories. From that moment I felt that I wanted to become an artist to express myself, to create something unique and to thoroughly explore my inner world.

The central themes of my artistic work are mainly two: the exploration of the human soul, especially the female one, and the importance of passing time. I try to represent the feelings that cross the various aspects of life, also giving voice to what may seem hidden or to be discovered. The theme of time, for me, highlights how everything is subject to transformation and how sometimes what has been can return in a new form. I am inspired by natural symbols with bright colours, since colour is the main vehicle of emotions. The hourglass is a symbol that particularly inspires me. Through my art, I want spectators, interpreting my works according to their sensitivity, to be able to find an...

Her artistic journey began as a self-taught artist, but later she enriched her education by attending supplementary courses at art academies and artistic workshops, where she absorbed various classical and contemporary methodologies. She dedicated herself to exploring all painting techniques under the guidance of experienced masters who shared their knowledge, thus contributing to expanding her artistic vision.
From 2003 to 2006, she attended the "NARDONI" Academy for Arts and Restoration in Monterotondo (RM). Subsequently, from 2006 to 2010, she continued her studies at the Rome University of Fine Arts (R.U.F.A.), participating in advanced painting courses.
In 2016, she embarked on training in the digital artistic sector, specializing in computerized image management programs and the use of digital tablets for drawing. This led her to create digital paintings intended for the production of marble works using the inlay system, collaborating with Marmo Design s.r.l. for the realization of these pieces.
From 2018 to 2020, she deepened her skills by attending a "figurative hyperrealism" course at the "Arts in Rome" School, under the guidance of the hyperrealist master Christian Carlini.

From 2003 to 2006, she participated in the 6th, 7th, and 8th collective exhibitions organized by the Nardoni Academy.
July 2007/08/09/10 collective exhibitions at the R.U.F.A. Academy in Rome.
July 2007 outdoor exhibition with "Terrazza d'arte" in Rieti.
From May 26, 2007, to June 4, 2007, charity exhibition by the ABE association in collaboration with the R.U.F.A. Academy at the San Francesco Convent in Ripa, Rome.
From July 2, 2009, to July 11, 2009, "Babel" collective exhibition at R.U.F.A.
From January 21, 2012, to January 29, 2012, personal exhibition "Essences of Femininity" at the Servants' Hall in the Orsini Palace, sponsored by the Municipality of Monterotondo.
From January 10, 2013, to February 3, 2013, she participated in the 1st "Palermo Art Biennale" curated by Paolo Levi and Vittorio Sgarbi.
July/August 2015, she participated in the collective exhibition "SPOLETO ARTE" curated by Vittorio Sgarbi.
From June 4, 2017, to June 11, 2017, collective exhibition "ARTE SALERNO" chaired by Daniele Radini Tedeschi at the Fruscione Palace.
June 10, 2017, to June 11, 2017, personal exhibition at the Lloyd Baia Hotel in Vietri.
From May 6, 2022, to May 17, 2022, "Very Personal" exhibition at the International Gallery Area...