Fiorentina Giannotta

Fiorentina Giannotta (New York, 1964).


Fiorentina Giannotta's poetics is characterized by a mix of history, irony and a lively exploration of colors and materials. Her works celebrate imperfect and ironic characters, immersed in imaginary and decorative landscapes, which invite the viewer to a visual and emotional participation, rather than a mere contemplation.
Giannotta's characters, often inspired by historical figures or fictional protagonists, are conceived as "imaginary ancestors" with whom to establish an emotional companionship, creating a sense of personal connection and almost pleasant obsession. This choice is influenced by the ironic potential of the characters themselves. Elements such as lace, buttons, ribbons and bows add humor and lightness, making the works accessible and fascinating.
Giannotta's influences range from great painters to novels and fiction, combining to create figures that express emptiness, rebellion and imperfection. Flowers and slogans are recurring elements in her works. Flowers, used as a decorative background, create artificial landscapes that reinforce the idea of ​​an imaginary world. Slogans, such as “live, laugh and love” or “I am not the Mona Lisa of the Louvre but the Mona Lisa of your ...

Studied art and graduated in architecture in Florence.

Solo Exhibition
2024
“A grateful heart”/ Modern Contemporary Art Exhibition/ “Contenitore di Idee”/ 5° edizione/ 6_30 Aprile/ a cura di M. Morabito, A. Laganà + Associazione ACAV/ Hotel MedinBlu/ Reggio Calabria / ITA;
2018
• “Painting works 2012_2017”/ curator J. Pugliese e S. Vetere/ 23 febbraio_13 aprile/ Palazzo Compagna/ Cosenza/ ITA;
2014
• “10 Amici Immaginari“/ ExpArt_ Centro per l'Esposizione e la Divulgazione dell'Arte Contemporanea/ 9_28 Agosto Bibbiena/ AR/ ITA;
2013
• “Strange People in Miami“/ Alberto Linero Gallery/ July 10_September 30/ Miami/ Florida/ USA;
2012
• "My personal face book_ parte 4"/ Galleria d'Arte "Il Triangolo"/ 08_21 dicembre/ Cosenza/ ITA;
• "My personal face book_parte 3"/ Art, Food & Design/ Gea_ Materiali per vivere/ 30 novembre/ Francavilla Fontana/ BR/ ITA;
Collective Exhibition
2024
• Art and design Exhibition/ V-Art Union/ 20_29 August/ Bruxelles/BEL;
2023
• ARTBOX.PROJECT Miami 4.0/ Spectrum Miami Art Fair/ Mana Wynwood Center/ 6_10 dicembre/ Miami/ USA;
• Rassegna d’Arte/ 50 anni per continuare_ Il Triangolo 1973_2023/ Museo del Presente/ 28.10_02.12/ Rende/ CS/ ITA;
• Colorfull Exibition/ 1_31 ottobre/ Omnibus Gallery/ Regionalverband Dresden_ Kreativzentrum Omnibus/ Dresda/ DEU;
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