Paola Bazz

I am an anglo-italian artist based in Italy. I create art across the digital and physical realms exploring the concept of ‘Identity’ using different media, from 3d physical paper collage portraits to NFTs avatars (ed. The Other Avatars first NFTs Saatchi Art project).

Art and Creativity have always been a form of escapism and survival for me, a kind of virtual world where to find peace. The Virtual/Digital and the Real/Physical are part of my practice.

The main material for my physical works is usually recycled paper that I repurpose from magazines, books, catalogues etc.. Paper is a very interesting and complex material in itself, but it becomes more intriguing when printed, as it turns into a binder of messages. Having been trained as an architect, I can’t help myself from planning each of my works. I have developed different techniques and I like to choose the one that intuitively attracts me in that moment, to balance the other very rational approach to planning. The subjects of my works are often chosen around the topic of identity, including its continuous transformation, its intangibility and its cryptic nature.

My choice of people as subjects - either ordinary or celebrities - is aimed at exploring the inadequa...

Degree in Architecture at University IUAV in Venice

"La luce illumina l'arte" (Light illuminates art) via Savonarola, 246 Padova, ITALY _ 13th November 2024- 13th January 2025

LUBICA Lucca Biennale Cartasia 12th edition 28th July - 29th September 2024 “Here and Now: Tomorrow”

MARTINELLI LUCE INSTALLATION - Part of Lucca Biennale Cartasia 12th edition 28th July - 29th September 2024 “Here and Now: Tomorrow”

GLOBAL PAPER 6 - Deggendorf MUSEUM - 11th May - 30th October 2024 - International Paper Art Triennale - Deggendorf - Germany

IAPMA Paper Art Biennale 2024 “ReBloom” - April 21, 2024 until August 11, 2024 - Burg zu Hagen im Bremischen e.V.
Burgallee 1
27628 Hagen im Bremischen - Germany

MUD spazio creativo - Padova - ITALY - 29th February - 25th May 2024

HOMOFABER Selected by Michelangelo Foundation to join their community of artisans. Part of HOMO FABER GUIDE.

MetaMorphosis: viaggio nel mondo dell’arte sostenibile di paola bazz - Solo Exhibition - Barco Teatro - Padova - ITALY - 14 Oct - 30 Dic 2023

2023-24 Shanghai International Paper Art Biennale - Fengxian Museum - 1st Nov 2023 - 27th February 2024 - Group Exhibition - Shanghai - R.O.C.

2023/24 International Biennial of Paper Fibre Art - EARTH SPEAK: Giving Voice to Paper - Taiwan - Nov '23 - March '24

MIPS Mil...