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 European 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 a collection of ancient Roman sculptures I found at the MET, from around 1st century AD.

Marcia Bianchi

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Marcia Bianchi is a contemporary figurative artist based in Toronto, Canada. Her work has evolved since pursuing a career in graphic design, when she began fusing the design principles with canvas. Heavily influenced by psychology and the exploration of the mind, her intention is to create pieces that reflect our collective psyche. Bianchi graduated from the University of Toronto and continued to develop her practice as studio assistant to Canadian Painter, Michael Adamson. Since then, she has completed a studio residency with Akin Collective at Auto BLDG in the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto. She has participated in multiple exhibitions, most notably, a digital billboard in Times Square, New York City, with Artist Talk Magazine in 2022 and again in 2023. She is an active member of both, Tacit Collective and Kismet Art Co., and prints of her work are sold in the gift shop at the Art Gallery of Ontario. She also sits on the board at Gallery 1313 in Toronto. Her practice continues to evolve as she explores mediums and muses.