Gabriella Ciancimino

Lives and works in Palermo, PA, Italy

Artist statement

I consider my Art as a synthesis of my studies in anthropology, sociology, botany and politics combined with studies in quantum physics principles applied to day life. So, I have developed a practice through site-specific actions and collective works using diverse media – as drawing, video, installation and sculpture involving various communities in the artistic process. I analyse the relationship between humans and plants in Nature by the creation of a landscape that becomes a "place" of reflection and at the same time safeguards the historical memory and collective action. When I talk about “landscape”, I refer to the multidimentional one because of the natural phenomena have different aspects: physical, mental and emotional one, some are visible, some invisible. Starting from the assumption that I strongly believe on Art as catalyst of social change, I’m inspired to contribute with my art to the development of an ecological society inspired by the philosopher Murray Bookchin, to break the hierarchy between artist and visitor. My research focalizes on the concept of relationships transforming artworks in moments of meeting/confrontation among individuals. Indeed, my goal is involving the public in the creative process by art projects to energize some deep reflections - to me first - during the current historical moment to go beyond cultural, social, political and spiritual stereotypes as well as becoming more aware to be integrated part of the Nature and not antagonist

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