Artist in conversation: ARieTE by Daniela Ciotti
Daniela Ciotti is an Italian self made artist who likes mixing colors to discover what their fusion creates. She works predominantly with acrylic colors, but sometimes she combines more than one medium or materials in her creations. What excites her is the beginning of the creation process! In her own words: "When I start, the paint takes over, guiding my hands till the creation is complete. The amazing thing is that it never ends up as I imagine and this is what I actually like. I love that feeling and I feel happy to follow the vibes of that moment. My mission is to help every painting to become what they want to be(come)."
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What initially inspired you to become an artist, and how did you develop your unique style?
I come from a family of artists, my father is a portraitist. About 2 years ago, during the covid lockdown I started to discover my love for painting. And I just started. I am a self-made artist discovering what colors can create. I immediately loved my first work and I continued experimenting with different techniques and got marvelous feelings while doing it.
In terms of subject matter, what themes or motifs do you frequently explore in your work, and what draws you to these topics?
There are no evident matters in my works, but a lot of hidden ones and they always come out from the eyes of the viewers. They create the painting. This is what actually inspires me.
Can you discuss a specific piece or project that challenged you as an artist, and how you overcome those challenges?
I can speak about one of the last artworks I made. Before this I always had in my mind the style of some famous painters like Pollock for example. And so I always tried to follow a bit his style…since I discovered my technique, the one that came out without thinking at what I would like to make. The one that just showed it to myself by driving my hands. And I loved it. This for me was such a reward, and it opened my eyes about what being an artist means for me: create only from what you feel and out of your heart, putting mind and knowledge to the side.
How do you stay connected with other artists and keep up with new developments and trends in the art world?
For sure I try to connect with artists first of all by social media, I follow them and I also get inspired by them. But the most inspiring thing for me at the moment is that I see art everywhere since I discovered my role in this world. I keep myself updated thanks to what moves me from inside, for me this is the real secret. Art is in the eye of who can imagine it.
How do you incorporate feedback from critics and audiences into your artistic practice, and how do you balance this feedback with your own artistic intuition?
I would like to have more feedbacks and critics to understand people’s ideas but this never touches my artistic intuition. My artworks open the hearts of the ones who can see what I see.
How do you stay motivated and inspired despite any setbacks or creative blocks you may encounter?
Blocks are part of the game, without blocks you cannot grow and step forward. For me the translation of block is poem, behind every block are hidden amazing poems to discover. You just need to look in a positive and different way to change the words you don’t like. This is magic.
In your opinion, what role do contemporary artists play in society, and how does your work contribute to this role?
The role that art plays in society is for me to amaze. This is what everyone needs. And this is my only target.
What do you see as the most pressing issues facing contemporary artists, and how do you plan to address these challenges in your own work?
According to me the most pressing issues facing artists are the difficulties in showing themselves, a lot of artists are very talented but talent disappears without an audience. I am still planning to help myself going out from this bubble.
How do you feel about exhibiting your artworks with The Holy Art Gallery?
I feel very grateful and super happy to be part of your experience, it’s for me a real honor and I hope to meet the expectations of the people.
Looking ahead, what are your long-term goals and aspirations as an artist, and how do you plan to achieve them?
I just want to continue painting and to get the people excited and emotional about my artworks and for this getting known in the art world.