Paola Pasquaretta on Narrative, Materiality, and Site-Specificity in Her Art
In a chat with Davide Dal Sasso, Paola Pasquaretta, who hails from San Severino Marche and was born in 1987, shared insights about her unique artistic style. She earned her degree in Visual and Performing Arts from IUAV University in Venice and a Master’s in Contemporary Image from Fondazione Modena Arti Visive. Her art explores landscapes filled with unexpected elements and ongoing transformations. She has showcased her work at places like Palazzo Ducale di Urbino and Les Rencontres d’Arles. In 2016, she won the Premio Francesco Fabbri for Contemporary Arts. Noteworthy projects include 'Acquedotto,' which looks at water management in Lagorai, and her interactive installation 'Diorama' from 2019, emphasizing her belief in art as a means for critical engagement rather than just beauty.
Key facts
- Paola Pasquaretta was born in San Severino Marche in 1987.
- She holds a degree in Visual and Performing Arts from IUAV University of Venice.
- She completed a Master in Contemporary Image at Fondazione Modena Arti Visive.
- She won the Premio Francesco Fabbri for Contemporary Arts in 2016.
- Her series 'Acquedotto' documents water management in the Lagorai region.
- Her work 'Vulcano' uses foam and soap to depict volcanic transformation.
- Her installation 'Diorama' was exhibited at Palazzo Ducale di Urbino in 2019.
- She has exhibited at Palazzo Re Rebaudengo, Fondazione Spinola Banna per l’arte, and Les Rencontres d’Arles.
Entities
Artists
- Paola Pasquaretta
- Davide Dal Sasso
Institutions
- IUAV University of Venice
- Fondazione Modena Arti Visive
- Palazzo Ducale di Urbino
- Palazzo Re Rebaudengo
- Fondazione Spinola Banna per l’arte
- Les Rencontres d’Arles
- Premio Francesco Fabbri per le Arti Contemporanee
- Artribune
- Scuola IMT Alti Studi Lucca
Locations
- San Severino Marche
- Italy
- Venice
- Modena
- Urbino
- Lagorai
- Arles
- France