Artist’s Statement

My artistic research is influenced by philosophy, poetry, and psychology. I am fascinated by archetypes, the energy emanating from them, and how they relate to our personal and collective unconscious. I use my creativity to explore this relationship and to create a bridge between the unconscious and conscious mind. I rarely use preparatory drawings or sketches when starting a new piece. Instead, I let my intuition guide me, allowing the creative process to flow naturally, manifesting reminders and references of collective memory in visual composition.
Consequently, my works are the visual representation of my meditations on the quest for balance between the inner and outer worlds. They are contemplations of my personal journey, intricately woven with the universality of the human experience while I strive to attain a holistic view of self and the world. I do not perceive a separation between art and life; I approach the creative process as a spiritual practice, conveying ideas about silence, introspection, and an awareness of space beyond and within.
Regarding materials, I experiment with various techniques on paper, from mixed media to monotypes to paper cutouts. I explore the boundaries between purposeful and accidental, conscious and unconscious, and abstraction and figuration to let something controlled and organic emerge. When inspired by sounds, my work on paper becomes a video animation.

I take a journey through a unique landscape in each of my series. For instance, I explore the path of self-discovery in 'Know Thyself' and 'Freedom,' while 'Fons et Origo' and 'Originem' represent our shared universal origins. 'I Will Meet You There' is my attempt to capture the essence of our existence in the celestial ocean. Through this series, I aim to convey the extraordinary nature of the landscape we are constantly immersed in - the eternal cosmic waters. By contemplating the cosmos as the primordial and original place of birth, I can transcend distinctions of borders, cultures, and religions.

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"Bergamini's multi-layered works are informed by her ongoing efforts to create a less reactive and more responsive presence in the world. They are the muse for meditations on the many facets of surrender, empowerment, "reverence, and love that exist in ourselves and our relation to a greater whole"—Ivy Brown of Ivy Brown Gallery, New York.

Bio

Angelica Bergamini is a visual artist based in New York, originally from Italy. Graduating cum laude in Painting from the Fine Arts Academy of Florence in Italy, she received two grants from the European Commission to study at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Granada and the Museo National Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in Madrid. Recently, she completed her Master's in Partnership Studies and Shamanism at the University of Udine to further her research on the role of art in shamanic practices. During her Master's, the University of Barcelona published her paper inspired by social systems scientist Riane Eisler.

Bergamini has exhibited in the US, Europe, and China, including C24 Gallery, Tanja Grunert, Lehman College Art Gallery, Calandra Institute, Ivy Brown Gallery, White Box, BRIC Arts Media (New York); Torrance Art Museum (Los Angeles); Chelsea Space (London); Galerie Arnaud Lefebvre (Paris); Färgfabriken (Stockholm), Pari&Dispari (Milan and Reggio Emilia); Pesaro Film Festival (Pesaro); Turin International Book Fair (Turin); MuSA Museum (Pietrasanta); Palazzo delle Esposizioni (Lucca); Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery (Hong Kong).

Her video "Remember" was included in the 'Best in Short - Contemporary Italian Animation' selection during the 55th edition of the Pesaro Film Festival, and her co-curation for the art project 'BAU 18 Container of Contemporary Culture' is now part of the archives of Mart Museo and Museo del Novecento in Italy and Printed Matter and the Center for Book Arts in NYC.
Her latest solo show was at MuSA Museum in Pietrasanta (Italy).