Federica Di Pietrantonio: Digital Anachronism and Low-Res Aesthetics
Born in 1996 in Rome, Federica Di Pietrantonio combines digital visuals with themes of nostalgia, examining the decline of modern technologies. Her piece 'the edge of collapse' fosters a connection between the audience and the avatar, while 'Das Eismeer (office core)' offers a fresh take on Caspar David Friedrich's artwork. Influenced by artists like Giovanni Segantini and Miltos Manetas, Di Pietrantonio earned her painting degree from RUFA Rome in 2019 and completed her thesis at KASK Ghent. She was involved with Spazio In Situ from 2018 to 2024 and received the 'Emergenti' prize in 2020. Additionally, she participated in residencies at Superblast in 2021 and SODA School of Digital Arts in 2023, and her film was showcased at the Oberhausen Short Film Festival in 2023. In 2024, she was recognized as one of the top digital artists by Artribune and received the Videocittà Awards.
Key facts
- Federica Di Pietrantonio was born in 1996 in Rome.
- She graduated in painting from RUFA Rome in 2019.
- She completed her thesis at KASK Ghent, Belgium.
- From 2018 to 2024 she was part of Spazio In Situ, Rome.
- She won the 2020 'Emergenti' prize from Fondazione Cultura e Arte (Talent Prize).
- She was a finalist for the Talent Prize in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
- She participated in the Superblast residency at Manifattura Tabacchi, Florence in 2021.
- She attended a residency at SODA School of Digital Arts, Manchester in 2023.
- Her film was selected for Oberhausen Short Film Festival in 2023.
- In 2024 she was named among best digital artists by Artribune.
- In 2024 she co-founded studio kāma.
- In 2024 she won the Videocittà Awards for video art.
- Her installation 'the edge of collapse' uses eye contact between viewer and avatar.
- Her painting 'Das Eismeer (office core)' reinterprets Caspar David Friedrich.
- She cites influences including Giovanni Segantini, Miltos Manetas, Erwin Wurm, Theo Triantafyllidis, Gazira Babeli, Cecile B. Evans, Eva and Franco Mattes, Jon Rafman, Matthew Barney, and Sophie Calle.
- She works as a web developer to support her art practice.
- She aims to focus on software-based aesthetics and textuality.
- Her short film 'SOLO' explores sound and music as a second protagonist.
Entities
Artists
- Federica Di Pietrantonio
- Caspar David Friedrich
- Giovanni Segantini
- Miltos Manetas
- Erwin Wurm
- Theo Triantafyllidis
- Gazira Babeli
- Cecile B. Evans
- Eva and Franco Mattes
- Jon Rafman
- Matthew Barney
- Sophie Calle
- Valerio Adami
Institutions
- RUFA (Rome University of Fine Arts)
- KASK (Royal Academy of Fine Arts Ghent)
- Spazio In Situ
- Fondazione Cultura e Arte
- Talent Prize
- Inside Art
- Manifattura Tabacchi
- Superblast
- MEET Digital Culture Center
- SODA School of Digital Arts
- Quadriennale di Roma
- Oberhausen Short Film Festival
- Lo Schermo dell'Arte
- Conai
- VDA Award
- Artribune
- studio kāma
- Videocittà Awards
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Ghent
- Belgium
- Florence
- Milan
- Manchester
- Oberhausen