GIANNA DISPENZA

1990, Washington, USA
Lives and works in London, United Kingdom

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Gianna Dispenza's artistic practice is rooted in emotion, fueled by a tangible curiosity that explores archetypes ranging from bathers at water's edge to Herculean athletes. Her work delves into how these recurring tropes weave through art, literature, and society, dynamically adapting their meanings over time. Dispenza doesn't merely replicate symbols of the past; instead, she employs archetypes to directly engage with the evolving values of the present.

Her artistic freedom is evident in the diverse materials she incorporates, often sourced from everyday life: travel remnants, newspaper clippings, abandoned objects, all interwoven with natural elements like clay, charcoal, and earth. This amalgamation reflects Dispenza's connectedness to her practice and a commitment to authenticity.

Gianna Dispenza earned her BFA in sculpture from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2014 and completed her MA in painting at the Royal College of Art in 2020. Her work has been showcased internationally, spanning the USA, UK, Italy, France, South Korea, and Lebanon, including prestigious institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum. Currently residing and working in London, Dispenza continues to captivate audiences with her emotionally charged and archetypal explorations.

Gianna Dispenza has taken part in numerous solo and group exhibitions locally and abroad. Gallery exhibitions and residencies include: In The Flesh, 2023,This is not a curated exhibition III, 2022 - 2023, Residency Num. 1, 2021, This is not a curated exhibition II, 2021 - 2022, VestArt, 2022, Who is Ramo (Project Room #1), 2021 Double like tata, 2020.