Roberta Giuffrè - Koi Carp

Portrait of three Japanese carp in acrylic and oil on canvas. Textured and rich color.
30x40 cm

BIOGRAPHY
My name is Roberta Giuffrè, I was born in San Giovanni Rotondo (Foggia) in 1996. My approach to painting is very gestural because I can highlight actions in a free and direct connection with the artistic material I use. The artistic research I am tied to focuses mainly on the materiality of bodies, skin and complexion, accompanied by a study that revolves around the human figure, static or in motion. As for nudity, although full, the aim is to move away from academicism, concentrating attention on the physical aspect of the body, highlighting the flesh in its integrity, without ideals and stereotypes. It is a concept that involves vulnerability, intimacy, and our relationship with what of us is material. My paintings aim to exalt the skin we inhabit, emphasizing proxemics (the spatial-postural attitude of the body), a movement that connects to a behavioral explanation of the human being. With the use of material painting (a combination of colors, textures and synthetic or natural materials) something deep and real comes to life, creating a tridimensionality on the canvas. The resulting effect is a work not only to look at, but also to “touch.”

EXPERIENCE
2026: group exhibition entitled “UNA COME LEI” at the Galleria OnArt in Florence;
2025: finalist at the 57th edition of Il Pendìo, with related publication. ISBN 979-12-200-9193-0
2025: winner of the First Prize of the XII Edition “Emilio Notte”, with related publication. ISBN 978-88-31952-33-0
2025: solo exhibition titled "CHEEKY", curated by Giusy Caroppo, at Galeria Azur in Berlin;
2025: group exhibition organized by the Academy of Fine Arts of Foggia, titled "YOUTH – Inquiry into young artistic languages", at the Palazzetto dell'Arte "A. Pazienza", located in Foggia;
2024: solo exhibition titled "INVOLUCRI MATERICI", curated by Samuele Romano at the Teatro della Piccola Compagnia Impertinente in Foggia;
2024: participation in the project "PANCHINE D'ARTISTA", realized at the Mongolfiera of Foggia and sponsored by the Academy of Fine Arts of Foggia;
2024: participation in the XI edition of the Emilio Notte prize with catalog publication;
2021: finalist at the PNA (National Arts Prize);
2021: finalist in the artistic musical project titled "Come musica" with artistic direction by Ettore Bassi, in Fasano, Brindisi and Bari.
2016: creation of the official logo of the Orchestra "Ottava Nota"