ITALIAN AMERICAN IDENTITY
An Italian-American NY mosaic artist living in Belgium?!? Help fund my quest in discovering my identity at an artist residency in Torino, Italy.
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ITALIAN AMERICAN IDENTITY
AM I ITALIAN? AM I AMERICAN?
I was born in New York to an American mother. My father is from Italy. I have lived for the last 11 years in Belgium. Who am I? On paper, I am Italian-American. Although I grew up in America, I do not feel American. And - with all respect - I am certainly not Belgian. I am Italian? While I feel most associated with this nationality, I have never lived in Italy. How can I 'be' Italian when I do not even know the 'being' of the country itself? Who am I in Italy?
These are the questions that I want to explore while at the artist residency Fusion Air in Torino, Italy during the summer. This exploration of country and self will be interpreted in my primary medium: mosaic. This medium (with its origins in Italy) is not a coincidence, but a conscience choice I took in 2008 when I started working with glass and marble.
The result of this exploration will be an exhibition of my work at the gallery Fusion Art.
An overview of my current work can be found on my website: www.allegrettamosaico.com
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YOUR HELP IS SO VERY IMPORTANT!
With your support, I can pursue my passion...which is not only to create beautiful art, but my ultimate dream is to give a piece of myself to others and leave something behind for future generations. In my attempt to create work that is 'everlasting', I only use the finest of materials: Italian glass and gold glass (smalti) as well as marble.
In addition, your funding will help me in this specific case to create a series of work that focuses on my identity as an American-Italian. The piece will be composed of marble and gold glass and will take on its own life throughout the course of my time at the residency. Each experience that I will have in Torino will be reflected in the body of work.
The funds collected will support the following:
Residency Costs: 1800 EUR
Materials (Marble & Gold Smalti): 1000 EUR
Transportation: 200 EUR
**I am very thankful and appreciative of any and all help. A huge thank you in advance!**
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€100
Estimated delivery: May 2016
An amazing THANK YOU for your support! You will will receive 1 signed (200x297mm, 8x11.5") unique hand-drawn portrait (not a reprint). The illustrated portrait also includes glass mosaic elements and colour details. In addition, you will receive 3 postcards and your name will be added to the Sponsor Placard at the opening.
*Images presented will be the artwork you receive*
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€100
Estimated delivery: May 2016
An amazing THANK YOU for your support! You will will receive 1 signed (200x297mm, 8x11.5") unique hand-drawn portrait (not a reprint). The illustrated portrait also includes glass mosaic elements and colour details. In addition, you will receive 3 postcards and your name will be added to the Sponsor Placard at the opening.
*Images presented will be the artwork you receive*
- 1 backer
- 0/1 available
€125
Estimated delivery: May 2016
An amazing THANK YOU for your support! You will will receive 1 signed (125x150mm, 5x6") mixed media artwork (not a reprint). The work includes watercolours, ink and glass mosaic elements. In addition, you will receive 3 postcards and your name will be added to the Sponsor Placard at the opening.
*Images presented will be the artwork you receive*
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- 0/1 available
€150
Estimated delivery: May 2016
An amazing THANK YOU for your support! You will will receive 1 signed (180x135mm, 7x5.3") mixed media artwork (not a reprint). The work includes watercolours, ink and glass mosaic elements. In addition, you will receive 3 postcards and your name will be added to the Sponsor Placard at the opening.
*Images presented will be the artwork you receive*
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- 0/1 available
€250
Estimated delivery: May 2016
An amazing THANK YOU for your support! You will will receive 1 signed (260x180mm, 10x7") mixed media artwork (not a reprint). The work includes watercolours, ink and glass mosaic elements. In addition, you will receive 3 postcards and your name will be added to the Sponsor Placard at the opening.
*Images presented will be the artwork you receive*
- 1 backer
- 0/1 available
€250
Estimated delivery: May 2016
An amazing THANK YOU for your support! You will will receive 1 signed (260x180mm, 10x7") mixed media artwork (not a reprint). The work includes watercolours, ink and glass mosaic elements. In addition, you will receive 3 postcards and your name will be added to the Sponsor Placard at the opening.
*Images presented will be the artwork you receive*
- 1 backer
- 0/1 available