Martina Poiana

Born: Italy, 1974.  Based in London

Disco, Oil on Canvas, 152 × 109 × 4 cm

 
 

University IUAV of Architecture (MA Visual Arts 2008)

I consider myself a multidisciplinary professional as I have acquired, over the years, different skills and competencies. In addition to my artistic background, which enriched me in terms of visual culture, I’m passionate about Anthropology and human-centred design.I've been working as a freelance graphic designer for 15 years in a wide range of sectors such as arts and culture, food and beverage, health and beauty international cooperation and sustainability.My aim is creating meaningful visual communication for small businesses and entrepreneurs, NGOs, Charities and for creatives and art galleries.

EDUCATION

2008        University IUAV of Architecture, Venice, Master of Visual Arts

1997 Academy of Fine Arts G. B. Cignaroli, Verona, Bachelor of Fine Arts Painting



SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2009 “Femme” for Airswap project, Not Gallery, Naples.

2008 “We were 400”, site specific installation for Lezioni di Paesaggio, Renesso, Genoa.

2008 “Tordo”, site specific installation for I sentieri dell’arte, Gargagnago, Verona.

2005 “Strong White”, urban performance, Verona

2000 “DoppioBattente” solo exhibition, Red Zone Gallery, Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, Verona.

1996 “War Series”, Biennale dell’arte Immagini Giovani, Villa Bettanini, Padua.

1996 “War Series”, Rêves, Arcole, Verona.

1995 “Landscapes”, 1st prize National painting competition Giulia Biga, Gazzuolo, Mantua.

1995 “Untitled paintings”, Futura Tre, Caffé Giubbe Rosse, Florence.


CURATORIAL PROJECTS

2010 “Religión y Biotecnología”, Mora Brothers from Cuba, drawings, Red Zone Art Gallery, Verona.

2009 “Racconti di pietra”, Giuseppe Zorzi sculptures, Red Zone Art Gallery, Verona.

2008 "Paesaggi”, Gaetano Cipriani paintings Red Zone Art Gallery, Verona.


PUBLICATIONS

2006 “Meschac Gaba and the temporary Museum of Contemporary African Art”. Africa e Mediterraneo, n. 55.

COLLECTIONS / COMMISSIONS

Works held in private collections in Belgium and Italy.