‘The conceptual choice of manual skills in certain respects reconnects [Beccaria’s work] to movements like Fiber Art, or to other artists who, from the 1960s to the present day, have seen the potential of textiles as mode of communication which is full of possibilities. However, in reality, her work keeps its distance from labels and movements, exhibiting considerable originality and strength of purpose’ – Silvana Nota
The Embassy of Italy in Lisbon is taking part in the 17th edition of Contemporary Art Day with a virtual visit to the artist Silvia Beccaria’s studio. The event, promoted by AMACI – Association of Italian Contemporary Art Museums, has for years seen the collaboration of Italian Embassies, Consulates and Cultural Institutes around the world, committed to promoting and enhancing the best products and talents in the contemporary art sector abroad.
The Embassy is supporting the release of the video ‘Trame del tempo’(Weaves of Time), which will also be an opportunity to announce the imminent opening of a solo exhibition by Silvia Beccaria in Portugal, organized by the Embassy of Italy at the Convent of São Francisco in Coimbra.
Silvia Beccaria (1965) lives and works in Turin. She is a visual artist who uses weaving as an expressive medium. After a degree in Philosophy and a Master’s in Art Therapy at the University of Turin, she began her studies under the guidance of Dutch artist Martha Nieuwenhuijs. For many years she has developed teaching projects using art as a rehabilitation and education tool and has collaborated with the Education Department of the Castello di Rivoli Museum of Contemporary Art. Silvia creates installations and sculptures. Her works can be found in private and public collections including: IGAV – Istituto Garuzzo Per Le Arti Visive, La Castiglia Saluzzo; the City of Chieri’s ‘Trame d’Autore’ Civic Collection of Fiber Art and the City of Moncalieri’s Civic Contemporary Art Collection. She has participated in various exhibitions in Italy and abroad.
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