Marta Abbott: Natural Inks and Conceptual Contamination in Contemporary Art
Marta Alexandra Abbott, born in 1983, is an Italian-American artist recognized for her conceptual and intuitive creations that utilize organic materials and natural inks. In 2024, she showcased 'Hour of the Rose' at Superstudio Maxi in Milan, as part of the 'Brushing the Trigger' series curated by Cecilia and Luisa Ausenda, drawing inspiration from Charles P. Griner's narratives about Roman feasts. She also collaborated with Elizabeth Schmuhl for the exhibition 'In Water & Light: Instruments of Magic' at Playground gallery in Detroit, curated by Jessie Devereaux. Her 2021 series 'Pietra Viva' was featured during 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen. Abbott's work delves into themes of decay and magic, with upcoming exhibitions planned in Japan and Connecticut for 2025, focusing on ceramics and writing.
Key facts
- Marta Abbott was born in 1983 and studied fine arts, restoration, and floral design before becoming a full-time artist.
- In 2024, she exhibited 'Hour of the Rose' at Superstudio Maxi in Milan, curated by Cecilia and Luisa Ausenda.
- 'In Water & Light: Instruments of Magic' was shown at Playground gallery in Detroit with Elizabeth Schmuhl, curated by Jessie Devereaux.
- 'Pietra Viva' was created at Fondazione il Bisonte in 2021 and shown at the Italian Embassy in Copenhagen during 3daysofdesign.
- Abbott uses natural inks made from materials like marble dust, flowers, and shells.
- She cites influences including Kiki Smith, Balarama Heller, and Jason Logan of Toronto Ink Company.
- Her future goals include exhibitions in Japan and at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, plus theater set design.
- In 2025, she plans a ceramics series on Czech traditional costumes and two books.
Entities
Artists
- Marta Alexandra Abbott
- Elizabeth Schmuhl
- Charles P. Griner
- Arthur Rimbaud
- Kiki Smith
- Balarama Heller
- Jason Logan
- Larry Aldrich
Institutions
- Superstudio Maxi
- Playground gallery
- Fondazione il Bisonte
- Secondome
- Italian Embassy in Copenhagen
- Toronto Ink Company
- Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
- Cramum
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Detroit
- United States
- Copenhagen
- Denmark
- Carrara
- Connecticut
- New York
- Prague
- Czech Republic
- Rome
- Florence
- Japan