Nietta d'Atena
The Odyssey Within: an Exhibition of Fine Art by Greek and Italian Artists
December 23 - January 12, 2012
Reception:
Thursday December 29, 2011 6-8 PM
Press Release
Earthy; powerful; wondrous. There are many adjectives to describe the mesmerizing artwork of Nietta d'Atena, but none quite suffice to describe the beauty and mystery that she captures in her sculptures and paintings. Working in bronze, terra cotta, wood, glass, sand and oil paint, there seem to be few mediums that d’Atena is not capable of mastering.
Elegant dancers, sensual figures, animals, and abstract configurations all appear in her oeuvre. Yet there are definite qualities that connect her body of art. Each piece is infused with a sense of flux. Dramatic curves, lines, and shapes are prevalent. This is no coincidence, since she grew up in the Italian seaside town of Reggio Calabria. “I love the sea to the point of saying that no blood flows in my veins, but sea water,” she admits. Likewise, a woman’s hair or the cape of a knight riding a horse takes on the fluidity of moving water, succinctly merging humanity with the natural world. There is a distinct joie de vivre that defines Nietta d’Atena as an artist, and it is most certainly contagious.
Artist Statement
I love modeling clay because it allows me to follow the inspiration of the moment, without preparatory drawings, to let my instinct flow and trust my unconscious and its timeless wisdom. My artistic research stems from the need to understand the meaning of human existence. My sculptures tell of my journey through life in search of the Soul of the World through the universal language of symbols. I let myself be guided by the dream of my ability to love, my need for freedom, my spirit of adventure and the quest for harmony through the beauty of nature, to achieve a vision that is an expression of the good and the Divine. I want to offer the result of my artistic research with love for those approaching my works. Through the collective unconscious, I want to mirror myself in the world and allow the world to be mirrored in me.
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