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Patrizia Salles

Bordighera, Italy •
Artist (Painting, Sculpture) •
Born 1958 •
“I love contrasts, the earth and movement — heavily textured backgrounds highlighted with opulent touches."

Born in Bordeaux, France, by the age of six Patrizia had crisscrossed three continents.  At age seven Patrizia was creating geometric abstracts in oil pastels. School years saw Patrizia the recipient of numerous art prizes, culminating in a Gold — National Scholastic Key Award in New York. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in graphic design at Art Institute of Atlanta and spent 25 years in marketing and communications at the helm of a top Houston, Texas design firm. In 2000 Patrizia returned to her art full time, opening a Caribbean studio in 2005.

Patrizia's art is found in museums, public gardens and private collections across the globe. Her largest commission: a 12 sqm (35 sql) mosaic swimming pool overlooking the Caribbean waters. Her art is showcased in "Mosaic Art Today", a fine art book featuring top international artists, Schiffer Publishing, NY. Patrizia relocated to Italy in 2016 seeking new influences and further artistic growth. She opened at the Ligurian State Museum marventimiglia.com with "Madre Terra: In our Hands" in the summer of 2019. The three-month solo show featured 27 paintings and three large statues.  

Her life and art, a divide between "Old World" and "New World" examines cultural differences, spirituality and beliefs, interpretations of past influences, societal change and interchange. Her lighter and brighter works reflect beauty, hope and a gratefulness to nature — motion and texture playing an important part in her creations. The plight of women and humanity in our contemporary culture is also a focus in Patrizia's work, "those who live a life they did not choose — of freedom in absentia."

Today, Patrizia continues her studied in ancient civilizations and archeology, a passion acquired during her years living and travel in the Mediterranean and Texas . . . and her journey of exploration and diversity continues  — of place, culture and time.

 

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Painting titled "Forever Young" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Forever Young - Painting, 39.4x27.6 in ©2023 by Patrizia Salles - Illustration, illustration-600, Women Portraits, 2023, Patrizia Salles, painting, portrait, selfportrait, yellow, pink, blue, acqua, face, expression, colorful, expressive, woman, lady, bright, vibrant

Patrizia Salles

"Forever Young"

Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x27.6 in

$5,560.77
Prints available
Sculpture titled "One" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Mosaic
One - Sculpture, 29.9x19.7 in ©1955 by Patrizia Salles - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Abstract, mosaic, White background, Black & white, Abstract, whiteonwhite, glass, stone, marble, ceramic, voyage, subtle, cream, beige, bahrelief, shadow, highlight, iridescent

Patrizia Salles

"One"

Mosaic | 29.9x19.7 in

$6,194.08
Painting titled "Aphrodite with Butt…" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Aphrodite with Butterflies - Painting, 59.1x45.7 in ©2017 by Patrizia Salles - Classicism, classicism-933, Women Portraits, etruscan, bust, freedom, mixedmedia, texture, layered

Patrizia Salles

"Aphrodite with Butterflies"

Acrylic on Canvas | 59.1x45.7 in

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Painting titled "Aphrodite in Red" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Aphrodite in Red - Painting, 38.2x30.1 in ©2019 by Patrizia Salles - Classicism, classicism-933, Portrait, woman, goddess, diety, icon, historical, ancient, pompeii, etruscan, red, purple, cream, lace, feminine, cateyes

Patrizia Salles

"Aphrodite in Red"

Acrylic on Canvas | 38.2x30.1 in

$5,630.87
Painting titled "Victim or Perpetrat…" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Victim or Perpetrator - Painting, 47.2x31.9 in ©2021 by Patrizia Salles - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, war, peace, figurative, classic, bold, dark, black, red, brown, portrait

Patrizia Salles

"Victim or Perpetrator"

Acrylic on Canvas | 47.2x31.9 in

$5,804.35
Prints available
Sculpture titled "Ma Belle" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Mosaic
Ma Belle - Sculpture, 11.6x11.6 in ©2022 by Patrizia Salles - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, cornpoppy, vandongen, ladyinred, wink, killereyes, plume, featherinherhat, red, black, kiss, moda, fashion, patriziasalles, patriziaasalles, face, portrait, twenty's, roaringtwenties

Patrizia Salles

"Ma Belle"

Mosaic | 11.6x11.6 in

$2,130.44
Sculpture titled "Fissura" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Stone Mounted on Wood Panel
Fissura - Sculpture, 46.1x20.9 in ©2012 by Patrizia Salles - Abstract, abstract-570, Nature, divide, black&white, mosaic, bahrelief, triptych, stone, glass, ceramic, alabaster, movement, sunshine, river, rock, shadow, highlights, abyss, dark/light

Patrizia Salles

"Fissura"

Sculpture - Stone | 46.1x20.9 in

$6,296.26
Painting titled "Rebirth" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Rebirth - Painting, 31.5x72.1 in ©2020 by Patrizia Salles - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Fantasy, crown, birdwoman, phoenix, flame, wings, blue, deep, colorful, baccus, wine, rebirth, sun, sumbmerged

Patrizia Salles

"Rebirth"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x72.1 in

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Painting titled "Athena with Warrior" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Athena with Warrior - Painting, 66.1x35.4 in ©2019 by Patrizia Salles - Figurative, figurative-594, female, war, symbolic, goddess, pagan, religious, fog, green, blue, acqua, peach, purple, yellow

Patrizia Salles

"Athena with Warrior"

Acrylic on Canvas | 66.1x35.4 in

$7,392.97
Prints available
Painting titled "Tresses 2" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Tresses 2 - Painting, 31.5x39.4 in ©2020 by Patrizia Salles - Figurative, figurative-594, artwork_cat.Feminine, nude, semiabstract, orange, purple, green, white, cement, woman, expressionist, suggestive

Patrizia Salles

"Tresses 2"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x39.4 in

$4,756.36
Sculpture titled "Linda" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Mosaic Mounted on Other rigid panel
Linda - Sculpture, 20.5x11.8 in ©2015 by Patrizia Salles - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, Sculpture, glass, mosaic, statues, patriziasalles, patriziaasalles, hair, Bighair, portrait, redlips, bigeyes, bluebobs, platinum, platinumblonde, orsoni, moda, fashion

Patrizia Salles

"Linda"

Mosaic | 20.5x11.8 in

$2,628.29
Sculpture titled "Etruscan Water Pitc…" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Mosaic
Etruscan Water Pitcher - Sculpture, 12.6x8.7 in ©2010 by Patrizia Salles - Classicism, classicism-933, World Culture, Black & white, mosaic, Sculpture, White background, glass, ceramic, stone, carrara, white, pitcher, whiteonwhite

Patrizia Salles

"Etruscan Water Pitcher"

Mosaic | 12.6x8.7 in

$2,420.36
Painting titled "Hera II" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Hera II - Painting, 39.4x29.9 in ©2019 by Patrizia Salles - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Portrait, woman, masculine, goddess, greek, roman, classic, pagan, white, yellow, pastelcolors

Patrizia Salles

"Hera II"

Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x29.9 in

$4,126.61
Painting titled "Etruscan Warrior -…" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Etruscan Warrior - triptych - Painting, 56.7x18.9 in ©2019 by Patrizia Salles - Expressionism, expressionism-591, World Culture, man, warrior, dark, strong, strength, lithe, glory, symbolic, semiabstract, suggestive, power, body, profile, black, brown, red, yellow

Patrizia Salles

"Etruscan Warrior - triptych"

Acrylic on Canvas | 56.7x18.9 in

$3,180.81
Painting titled "Olga 2" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Olga 2 - Painting, 31.5x39.4 in ©2020 by Patrizia Salles - Figurative, figurative-594, artwork_cat.Erotic, nude, abstractfigurative, semiabstract, fullfigure, woman, red, white, green, orange

Patrizia Salles

"Olga 2"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x39.4 in

$4,756.36
Prints available
Sculpture titled "Mirror Mirror" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Mosaic Mounted on Other rigid panel
Mirror Mirror - Sculpture, 19.3x11.8 in ©2016 by Patrizia Salles - Figurative, figurative-594, Celebrity Portraits, Sculpture, glass, mosaic, snowwhite, disney, animation, cinema, portrait, evilqueen, red, black, wine, gold, orsoni, sevendwarfs, apple, poison, mask, dramatic, dark

Patrizia Salles

"Mirror Mirror"

Mosaic | 19.3x11.8 in

$3,271.11
Painting titled "Mad Hatter" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Mad Hatter - Painting, 31.5x39.4 in ©2021 by Patrizia Salles - Expressionism, expressionism-591, artwork_cat.Color, nude, feminine, masculine, colorful, mixedmedia, semiabstract, figurative, serendipity, hat, face, white, pink, acqua, peach, orange

Patrizia Salles

"Mad Hatter"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x39.4 in

$5,363.53
Painting titled "Hera III" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Hera III - Painting, 39.4x29.9 in ©2019 by Patrizia Salles - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Portrait, goddess, hera, woman, masculine, roman, classic, greek, colorful, purple, blue, pink, yellow, lime

Patrizia Salles

"Hera III"

Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x29.9 in

$4,126.61
Painting titled "Warrior Head" by Patrizia Salles, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Warrior Head - Painting, 35.4x35.4 in ©2019 by Patrizia Salles - Expressionism, expressionism-591, History, man, war, headress, black, yellow, brown, red, strong, dark, aggressor, defender, power, imperium, classic, iconic, semiabstract

Patrizia Salles

"Warrior Head"

Acrylic on Canvas | 35.4x35.4 in

$4,106.41
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Biography

Born in Bordeaux, France, by the age of six Patrizia had crisscrossed three continents.  At age seven Patrizia was creating geometric abstracts in oil pastels. School years saw Patrizia the recipient of numerous art prizes, culminating in a Gold — National Scholastic Key Award in New York. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in graphic design at Art Institute of Atlanta and spent 25 years in marketing and communications at the helm of a top Houston, Texas design firm. In 2000 Patrizia returned to her art full time, opening a Caribbean studio in 2005.

Patrizia's art is found in museums, public gardens and private collections across the globe. Her largest commission: a 12 sqm (35 sql) mosaic swimming pool overlooking the Caribbean waters. Her art is showcased in "Mosaic Art Today", a fine art book featuring top international artists, Schiffer Publishing, NY. Patrizia relocated to Italy in 2016 seeking new influences and further artistic growth. She opened at the Ligurian State Museum marventimiglia.com with "Madre Terra: In our Hands" in the summer of 2019. The three-month solo show featured 27 paintings and three large statues.  

Her life and art, a divide between "Old World" and "New World" examines cultural differences, spirituality and beliefs, interpretations of past influences, societal change and interchange. Her lighter and brighter works reflect beauty, hope and a gratefulness to nature — motion and texture playing an important part in her creations. The plight of women and humanity in our contemporary culture is also a focus in Patrizia's work, "those who live a life they did not choose — of freedom in absentia."

Today, Patrizia continues her studied in ancient civilizations and archeology, a passion acquired during her years living and travel in the Mediterranean and Texas . . . and her journey of exploration and diversity continues  — of place, culture and time.

 

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Influences

Dali, michelangelo, gaudi, klimt, modigliani, pisarro, calder, erte, wyeth, giacometti

Education

2017 - 2019 Life Drawing Accademia "Riviera dei Fiori" Giuseppe Balbo Bordighera, Italy
2011 - 2011 Master in Mosaics Venezia, Italy
1999 - 2001 Private study Professor Pablo Bobbio Venezuela Houston, Texas, United States
2001 - 2001 Lectures and study Accademia di Belli Arti G. Carrara Bergamo, Italy
1982 - 1984 Jewelry Professor Zilker, Glassell School of art, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Texas, United States
1976 - 1979 Graphic arts and Design, Art Institute of Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia, United States
1975 - 1976 Intaglio printing (printmaking), ceramics, drawing Omaha, Nebraska, United States
1974 - 1975 Drawing, Painting, Joslyn Museum Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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Achievements

Collective Expositions

2023 Terra! Rome, Lazio, Italy
2022 Fiori D'arte Madrid, Spain
2021 Luxembourg Art Fair Luxembourg, Luxembourg
2021 Biennale D'art Contemporain Sacre Mentone, France
2019 Biennale D'art Contemporain Sacre Mentone, France
2010 Artist Collaborative St. Martin Marigot, St. Martin
2000 Group Exhibition - Latin Cultural Center Houston, Texas, United States

Permanent Collections

2021 Madre Terra Sculpture Finds Permanent Home Ventimiglia, IM, Italy
2021 Museo D'arte E Cibo Bologna, Italy
2020 Diana Sculpture In Giardini Pubblici Mons. Tommaso Reggio Ventimiglia, Italy
2019 Four Mixed Media Canvases From The Madre Terra Exhibition In Italy Collection Mortola, IM, Italy
2019 Museo Archeologico G. Rossi Ventimiglia, Italy
2014 "Afrikana And Zebra Vases" Charlestown, Nevis, St. Kitts & Nevis
2008 Pelican House Charlestown, St. Kitts & Nevis

Publications & Press

2018 La Citta' Alta E Mentone Celebrano L'arte "A Mare" Bordighera, Liguria, Italy

Residencies

2021 Madre Terra Residency At Girolamo Rossi (M.a.r.) Ventimiglia, Liguria, Italy
2019 Madre Terra Residency At Girolamo Rossi (M.a.r.) Ventimiglia, Liguria, Italy

Solo Expositions

2022 Seasons Of The Riviera Bordighera, IM, Italy
2021 Io Sono / I Am Me Bordighera, Italy
2019 Madre Terra: Nelle Nostre Mani Ventimiglia, Italy
2018 Voci Dal Passato Bordighera, Italy
2011 Things Fall To Pieces Charlestown, St. Kitts & Nevis

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Added Jun 26, 2024

Presentation of ATLAS — Solo Art Exhibition by Patrizia Salles at the NAG in Pietrasanta, Tuscany

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Added Jun 3, 2024

New Sculptures Released

June 2024 will see the unveiling of a series of new statues and paintings at the much awaited NAG Art Gallery Show in Pietrasanta in Tuscany. Months in the making, I've organized for your perusal the photos and videos of the sculptures and the process.

A key step in bronze art creation is to pull a wax version from the mold. The wax is then adjusted for an accurate match to the original sculpture, which in this case was created in clay.

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Added May 26, 2024

ATLAS — A solo art exhibition by Patrizia Salles

NAG ART GALLERY, Via Stagio Stagi, Pietrasanta, Province of Lucca, Italy

Saturday 1 June 2024
Sunday 30 June 2024

Atlas, the mythological figure makes a strong statement in the form of a two- powerful bronze and steel sculpture, standing 1. one meter and; 2. nearly 2 meters tall. Moondance also makes a presence in the form of a 55 cm tall bronze in reverence of a brilliantly lit sky as she dances the night away. Bronze sculptures are available in a limited series of eight

A clash of man and nature and battle between world tribes, is a main focus in the three meter Mars canvas on the back wall of the gallery. Various other canvases are included in the mix

A presentation by Florentine art critic Luca Monti will be held on Saturday the 8th of June at 6:30 pm. 

Closing of the show will be on the 29th of June at 6:30 pm

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Added Jul 21, 2023

Patrizia A. Salles / Artist Introduction

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Added Feb 21, 2023

Recently Unveiled

A Multifaceted Couple



Year-end 2022 was total immersion — finishing a pair of sculptures after several years of awaiting transport to Europe. When asked what led to the inspiration for this up-beat duo, Patrizia recalled "I wanted to create multicultural personalities that reflect the world we live in today. Part of the New World Collection, HE and SHE are a melding of 21st century pop-art, reggae, hip-hop and world music genres. Of emerging fashion among celebs and the brilliant vibe found on the global stage.”



SHE / 2012- 2022

Patrizia's choice for this multifaceted vision? Mosaics, thousands of painstaking and lovingly placed tessera, a mixtures of glass 24 karat gold and sterling silver, millefiori, beads and found objects. The dual personality statues feature a fun and vivacious side with a classically, formal flip side.

He Detail 

HE / 2013-2023

HE stands 225 centimeters tall, SHE slightly less. The bases are wood.

For full description and photos go tideos for each of the sculptures can be found at:

HE: https://youtu.be/viejF05cRF8

SHE: https://youtu.be/9H-QCMI-1l0


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Added Sep 1, 2022

Season's of the Riviera: Inspiration

Solo art exhibition of 21 mixed media canvases and eight mosaic sculptures. September 2 through October 1, 2022, Hotel Villa Miki, Bordighera Italy 

Held on September 24, 2022, the conference "Inspiration of the Riviera: influencing factor that continue to inspire artists, creative and intellectuals" various artists that were influenced in the 1900 along the riviera to include Claude Monet, Giuseppe Balbo and others. Patrizia shared with the audience her background and the regional inspiration that plays a large part in her work today.

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Added Sep 3, 2021

io sono / i am me

Studio d’Arte, Corso Italia, Bordighera, IM, Italy

Tuesday 24 August 2021
Wednesday 8 September 2021

A collection of 16 large format mixed media paintings and two mosaic art vases. 

iconic images and reflected attitudes — the artful capture of soul and personality.


Iconic images dug from the ancients inspire a contemporary flair.


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Added Sep 3, 2021

Biennale D'Art Contemporain Sacre

Grand Hôtel des Ambassadeurs, Rue Partouneaux, Menton, France

Friday 1 October 2021
Sunday 31 October 2021

The BACS (Biennale d’Art Contemporain Sacré) is an affiliate of the Mirabile Dictu – International Catholic Film Festival
(www.mirabiledictu-icff.com).

Both have the purpose of inspiring Faith through Art in all its forms.

The 2019 edition was a huge success: 214 artists from around the world exhibited, more than 4,000 visitors attended, many artists sold their works very well and some of them were selected for the Venice Biennale.

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Added Sep 3, 2021

Luxembourg International Contemporary Art Fair

LuxExpo The Box

Thursday 2 December 2021
Sunday 5 December 2021

A selection of international art galleries invites you to discover the original works of established artists but also emerging young talents. Luxembourg Art Fair is a bold blend of favorite art and the finest representation of contemporary artistic creation.

Our definition of contemporary art gets rid of discourse and symbolism for the benefit of living artists and the emotion aroused by their works. The search for the beautiful, the living art, the intelligence of the hand, the emotion, the aesthetics, this is what we claim and what we believe in!

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Added Sep 2, 2021

io sono / i am me

iconic images and reflected attitudes — the artful capture of soul and personality

Solo exhibition August 24 to September 8, Corso Italia, 100, Bordighera Italia

A selection of 15 mixed media paintings and two mixed media mosaic vases. To see the online exhibition go to www.patriziaart.com

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