Inspired by the vivid hues of frescoes and the weathered surfaces of ancient sculptures, I use colour, texture, and gesture, to create contemporary reinterpretations of historical Renaissance artworks. In doing this, I hope to unearth a deeper connection to my Italian roots, engage viewers on both, visceral and intellectual levels, as well as, provoke audiences to contemplate ubiquitous psychological themes. This particular piece was inspired by Michelangelo’s “Crouching Boy” c.1530-1534.

Marcia Bianchi

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Marcia Bianchi (b. 1992) is a Canadian artist, exploring the intricacies of growth and decay. Bianchi’s work has been published in Forbes, The Globe and Mail, and Artist Talk Magazine. She has exhibited internationally; on a digital billboard in Times Square (NYC), The Superfair (Brooklyn, NY), in the London Underground (London, UK), at Workflow with The Drake Hotel (Toronto), and at The Annex Hotel (Toronto) where her work was commissioned as part of their permanent collection. Bianchi has attended many prestigious residencies, including a year long term at MOCA Toronto (2022), and a month long term at Berlin Art Institute in Germany (2024). She will attend another residency with R.A.R.O. in Barcelona this summer, later at Ateliers Babiole in Paris and culminating in an exhibition at Yellow Cube Gallery in Paris. Her work is sold online with Tacit Collective, Peggy, and in the gift shop at the AGO. She also sat on the Board of Directors at Gallery 1313 throughout 2023. Her work continues to evolve as she explores mediums and muses.