Aerma Polani

Aerma Polani is an artistic pseudonym, derived from an anagram of the words "Amare" and "Napoli" (meaning "Loving Naples"). Born in Vico Equense in 1971, Aerma Polani has demonstrated a natural predisposition for art, particularly painting, from a young age. She has continued to cultivate this passion independently throughout her academic and professional career.
She graduated in Pharmacy, specializing in Pharmacology and Hospital Pharmacy, and holds a second degree in Human Nutrition Sciences. She currently serves as the Director of Hospital Pharmacies.
Her deep interest in art and archaeology has led her to combine her scientific studies with a thorough
exploration of classical themes and artistic experimentation. In 2011, she published a historical novel titled “The Prodigy of the Sistrum”, through Franco di Mauro Editore. The novel, which explores the customs and traditions of ancient Pompeii, was translated into English and won the Napoli in Pagina award in 2012. A theatrical play, Pompeii Sospesa, was also created based on the novel.
Her deep interest in art and archaeology has led her to combine her scientific studies with a thorough
exploration of classical themes and artistic experimentation.
Her study of ancient art, p...

She is a fresco painter since 2011. She was defined by the press as" the alchemist of the fresco painting" for her ability to manipulate matter.
In November 2024, to further deepen his technique, she attended the Fresco Painting Course at Atelier Mariani Affreschi (Brescia).
She is able in ancient painting techniques (oil, tempera, fresco, calicot) and Portraiture. She masters the types of colors and materials and produces herself the majority of her pigments from the earth and magma collected in the Vesuvian area of ​​Naples.

• April 2022 – April 2023: Group Exhibition Vicoli d’Arte - Vico Equense (Naples)
• Since May 2023: Dio Sarno fresco removal work: Permanent exhibition at the Sarno River Park
(Sarno, Naples)
• December 2023: Exhibition From Sarno to Vesuvius at the Striano Civic Museum (Striano, Naples)
• July 2023 – June 2024: Social World Film Festival: Personal exhibition with a permanent display throughout the festival duration, Vico Equense (Naples).
Her work can be found in private collections around the world from Europe, US & Canada, to the United Arab Emirates and Japan.