Mariacristina Valletti - Natività

Dipinto Arte Sacra. Original work belonging to a pictorial cycle on a sacred theme, created between 2024 and 2025, by visual artist Mariacristina Valletti, currently in residence with many of her works at the Galleria Internazionale Area Contesa ArtDesign in Rome.

The work situates itself in a symbolic and spiritual dimension, distant from a narrative or devotional representation. The reference to the sacred emerges through color, compositional rhythm, and painterly mark, in a language that is essential and emotional.

The painting, entirely executed in acrylic, is designed to dialogue with the architectural space and maintain a strong visual presence even in contemporary environments.

The work is ready for exhibition and is part of a cohesive series of four works, also available individually.


Title: Untitled – sacred cycle

Artist: Mariacristina Valletti

Year: 2024–2025

Technique: Acrylic on canvas applied to panel

Dimensions: 60 × 60 cm

Frame: Minimal aluminum, included

Artistic Curriculum – Mariacristina Valletti

Education
2012 – Editorial and Scientific Illustration Internship, Bari, Italy/Apulia
2012 – Basic Adobe Premiere Internship, Bari, Italy/Apulia
2007‑2012 – Degree Thesis in Visual Arts of Graphic Engraving, Bari, Apulia, Italy – Final grade 110/110 with honors
2007 – Experimental Engraving Course with Master Hector Saunier, Mola di Bari, Italy/Apulia
1982‑1986 – Diploma from Artistic High School, Bari, Puglia, Italy

Professional Collaborations:
1990‑2000 – Designer and furniture designer for children in collaboration with architect A. Palese, Bari, Italy
2000‑2003 – Partner and decorator of ceramics at P.d.M., Monopoli, Italy

Awards and Recognitions
2025 – Third Prize Don Sante for Art (participation)
2025 – Paolo Coppini Award (participation)
2025 – Illustration Competition Ass. Tapirulan “Voilà”, Cremona, Italy (participation)
2025 – Prince Group s.r.l. auction lot
2024 – Leaders Award, New York, USA
2024 – 1st Trophy World Art Collection – Biennale City of Cesena, Italy
2024 – Giotto Award, Florence, Tuscany, Italy
2023 – Artist of the Year Award, Saronno, Lombardy, Italy
2023 – Oscar for Creativity, Monte Carlo, France
2018 – Chromatic Rhapsodies – Critical Review, Rome, Italy/Apulia
2017 – Competition “Arthinky”, Online, Italy (participation)
2012 – Artist of the Year, Trani, Apulia, Italy
2011 – VII International Prize Biennial of Engraving, Montecatini Terme, Tuscany, Italy (participation)
2009 – Competition “Biennale of Ciĺlo”, Triggiano, Apulia, Italy (participation)
1998 – Luminaria Tricolor, Bari, Apulia, Italy

Group Exhibitions
2025 – Colors in Celebration “The Spirit of Subversion”, Cloister of the Filippo De Miccolis Library, Putignano, Bari, Italy
2024 – A Night to Fear, Ariccia, Rome, Italy
2024 – On The Road, Ariccia, Rome, Italy/Lazio
2024 – Relax, Ariccia, Rome, Italy/Lazio
2024 – “Dear Love…” by Art Saloon, Ariccia, Lazio, Italy
2023 – Collective Exhibition “History, Colors, Scents and Flavors”, Ass. Cult. Le Tre Torri, Ceglie del Campo, Puglia, Italy
2023 – Collective IV Meeting of the Diocesan Youth Pastoral, Ass. Naz. La Carvella, Trani, Apulia, Italy
2023 – Art Bene Comune, Ass. La Carvella, Trani, Apulia, Italy
2023 – The Bridge of Love, Ass. La Carvella, Trani, Apulia, Italy
2023 – “Visionaries”, Galleria Rossocinabro, Rome, Lazio, Italy
2023 – Artists in Venice, Venice, Veneto, Italy
2023 – Collective Video Exhibitions: Galleria ArtLab, Miami/California, USA; Galleria Johnathan Schultz, Miami, USA; Galleria Casa del Artboxy, Palma, Spain
2022 – The Bridge of Love, Ass. La Carvella, Milan, Italy/Apulia
2022 – Collective Video Exhibition “Street Art Galleria ArtLab”, Los Angeles, California, USA
2018‑2014‑2013 – Collectives in Italy and book presentation “Illustrated Tale of Poems”, Ass. Onlus “Fiorire Comunque”, Castellana Grotte, Apulia, Italy
2013 – Art Bene Comune, Molfetta Outlet Shopping Center, in the dual role of Artistic Director and Exhibitor, Molfetta, Apulia, Italy
2012 – “The Colors of Taste”, Palazzo Roberti, Mola di Bari, Apulia, Italy; Competition “Mail Art – The Bread and the Peace”, Matera, Basilicata, Italy; Art Festival, Officina Artelier, Crotone, Calabria, Italy; The Bridge of Love, Academy of Fine Arts of Bari, Apulia, Italy
2011 – Tranese Summer, Collective Contemporary Art Exhibition, Trani, Apulia, Italy
2010 – Biennial “Art in the Plural”, Ass. Naz. La Carvella, Trani, Apulia, Italy
1988 – Expoart, Levante Fair, Bari, Apulia, Italy
Collectives in Area Contesa:
Estatarte – Galleria Areacontesa, Rome, Italy
Artarea 2 – Galleria Areacontesa, Rome, Italy – First Prize won

Solo Exhibitions
2025‑2026 – Artist in residence, Galleria Internazionale Area Contesa ArtDesign, mini solo and solo show
2025 – Fra-Menti, Quadreria De Bellis Hall, Municipality of Castellana Grotte, Puglia, Italy
2024 – Find the Artist, Castellana Grotte, Puglia, Italy
2024 – New York Expo Fair
2024 – Expo ArteGenova
2017 – Solo Exhibition “Waiting for Spring”, Ostuni, Puglia, Italy
2013 – The Colors of the Soul, Castellana Grotte, Puglia, Italy
2011 – For Women, Vincenzo Angelillo Library, Gioia del Colle, Puglia, Italy
2007 – Summer in Ostuni, Ostuni, Puglia, Italy

Fairs
2024 – Expo New York, USA
2024 – Expo ArteGenova, Italy
1982 – ExpoArte Bari, Italy

Permanent Collections
2016 – Graphic design and calendar production for Ass. Onlus “Fiorire Comunque”, Castellana Grotte, Puglia, Italy
2012 – 2 Untitled Engravings, Museo della Grafica, Monsummano Terme, Tuscany, Italy
2012 – Pinocchio’s Whale, Pediatric Department, Policlinico, Bari, Puglia, Italy

Publications and Press
2014 – Illustrated Tale of Poems, Castellana Grotte, Puglia, Italy
2018 – To Not Forget, Ass. Onlus Lord Thomas, Ed. Yucaprint Italia
2018 – Yearbook “International Artists”, II, III and IV Editions, Mondadori, Italy
2018 – “Biennale di Venezia”, Accorsi Arte, Galleria Arsenale, Venice, Italy

Critics and Reviews:
M. Belgiovine, M. Salvo, Prince Alfio Borghese, S. Serradifalco