Anna Collevecchio

Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1988, to a renowned cityscape painter, I was immersed in art from a young age, assisting in my mother's studio.

I earned a BA in Graphic Arts and both an MA and PhD in Communication Studies and for many years worked as a professor of Design and Communications, while also creating visual identities and marketing campaigns for brands and personalities.

Since moving to the U.S. in 2016, I have been experimenting with themes and materials in my art, and the research brought me to early Christian art — icons and frescoes with elements of gilding. I am fascinated with the textures of fresco painting and gold leaf: the combination of perfectly matte, eggshell-like stucco and the enchanting, flowy shine of gold leaf creates sensational timelessness. I also draw a lot of inspiration from contemporary art, specifically — the “infinity nets” of Yayoi Kusama, “white writing” of Mark Tobey, and “branching forms” of Ruth Asawa.

Right now I am studying the concept of Time and its perception in different environments. In 2023 I created a style I call temporal psychoexpressionism. Using watercolors and a self-made spackling paste-based primer, I mimic the timeless allure of frescoes in my pieces, and then cover...

Saint Petersburg State University | 2011 - 2014
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Communication Studies

Saint Petersburg State University | 2009 - 2011
MA, Communications

Saint Petersburg State University | 2005 - 2009
BA, Graphic design

2024 — "We Curate!" Art Show, Art150 Gallery, Jersey City, USA

2024 –The Affordable Art Show, Liberty State Park, Jersey City, USA

2024 — "Midsommar" Art Show, ArtLab Gallery, Mendham, USA


2024 – "Static Motion" Art Show, Art150 Gallery, Jersey City, USA

2024 – Cathedral Arts Festival, Jersey City, USA

2024 – “Ritual/Reverence” Art Show, Brooklyn, New York, USA

2024 – “Touch” Art Show, Art150 Gallery, Jersey City, USA

2024 – "Re:Growth" Art Show, Art150 Gallery, Jersey City, USA

2024 – "Best in Show 2023" Art Show, Emerge Gallery, NY, USA

2023 – Publication: Women in Arts Network profile feature,
https://womeninartsnetwork.com/listing/anna-collevecchio/

2023 – Holiday Art Show. Departed Souls, Jersey City, USA

2023 – Publication: Artist Closeup Blog https://www.artistcloseup.com/blog/artist-profile-anna-collevecchio

2023 – “Why Do You Do It?” Art Show. Boomer Gallery, London, UK

2023 – Personal Show, Open Studio (part of JCAST and Jersey City Art Week). 313 Gallery, Jersey City, USA

2023 – Summer Mercado. Wine & Design Studio, Weehawken, USA

2022 – Published a book with watercolor illustrations “History of Public Transportation”, Kacheli publishing, St. Petersburg, Russia

2020 – Curator: Irina Alexandrina’s Persona...