Roberta Dotti

My artistic work focuses mainly on the technique of charcoal. The depth and intensity that reaches this medium are unique. The subject merges with the material of which it is made, it comes out in a unique way, which leaves no room for different interpretations.

As I compose a subject with charcoal, I see it physically emerging from the paper.

Raw, from my hands imbued with its essence, it comes out of nowhere to enter the whole world, the flow of things and life. Before my eyes, which are only spectators, it is born from the darkness of charcoal and slowly shapes with its nature, recalling its rightful place in the world.

The subject is always an animal. I love to represent their expressiveness.

Animals are higher beings. Led by a supreme, strong, ancestral instinct. They are not corrupted by weaknesses, they do not know hypocrisy, they do not speak unnecessarily, they do not pretend, they do not deceive, they do not slander. I greatly admire them.

I observe with wonder their dignity, even in moments of extreme precariousness, even when they are about to die. They do not beg, they fight to the end and then succumb in silence.

They know much better than we do that death is an indissoluble part of existence.

I also admire the...

I'm self-taught. I love every artistic/pictorical medium. In particular charcoal, pastel, pencils, watercolor, acrylic, pen.
I received the "artist of the month" recognition at Camelback Gallery.
My dream is to be able with my art to raise the viewer's awareness of the need to respect animals. They deserve love, compassion, help. They have our same right and desire for life and happiness