Chiara Zarmati on her visual language and creative process
Chiara Zarmati, born in Turin in 1991, explores her artistic synthesis through fluid lines, vibrant colors, and a strong chromatic palette inspired by nature and daily experiences. After completing her degree in Illustration and Animation, she earned a Master's in Editorial Illustration and traveled to cities like New York, Berlin, and Bologna, engaging with various artists. Influenced by figures such as Noma Bar, Chris Haughton, and Matisse, she utilizes Adobe Illustrator for color application while preferring traditional sketching methods. Zarmati draws inspiration from personal narratives, everyday observations, and her recent reads, including "Questioni di un certo genere." Currently, she is focused on a fashion brand project, editorial tasks, and teaching, with aspirations to illustrate a cover for The New Yorker.
Key facts
- Chiara Zarmati was born in Turin in 1991.
- She studied Illustration and Animation and earned a Master's in Editorial Illustration.
- She traveled to New York, Berlin, and Bologna after her Master's.
- Her artistic references include Noma Bar, Chris Haughton, Matisse, Bosch, Niki de Saint Phalle, Pipilotti Rist, David LaChapelle, Matthew Barney, Elsa Schiaparelli, and Xavier Dolan.
- She uses Adobe Illustrator for coloring and pencil-and-paper for sketching.
- She dreams of illustrating a cover of The New Yorker.
- During the first lockdown she moved back to Turin.
- She is currently working with a fashion brand, on editorial projects, and teaching.
Entities
Artists
- Chiara Zarmati
- Noma Bar
- Chris Haughton
- Henri Matisse
- Hieronymus Bosch
- Niki de Saint Phalle
- Pipilotti Rist
- David LaChapelle
- Matthew Barney
- Elsa Schiaparelli
- Xavier Dolan
- Paolo Sorrentino
- Roberta Vanali
Institutions
- Artribune Magazine
- The New Yorker
- Il Post
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- New York
- United States
- Berlin
- Germany
- Bologna