PATRIZIA A. SALLES
Born in Bordeaux, France
Lives and Works Globally
Classically trained, career artist. Patrizia’s creativity is a direct reflection of her life, one of diversity — of location and culture — and of continued exploration. Along with nature a passion for history and archeology are evident in her art. Archaic ideals and superstitions that challenge modern perceptions of beauty, beliefs and biases — glances into our past as commentary for today.
Patrizia received her art degree from the Art Institute of Atlanta, graduating 2nd in her class. Her focus on mosaics, paintings and sculptures came after a 25 year career in the graphic arts and as president of a boutique marketing firm in Houston, Texas where she became proficient in the digital and video arts.
Patrizia mentored under international Argentine painter and photographer, Pablo Bobbio, PHD. Pablo’s research and published books “Art: A Life System” and “The Silent Language of the Body” are influencing factors in Patrizia’s art today.
Patrizia furthered her exposure to contemporary artforms at Accademia Carrara di Belle Arti of Bergamo, Italy, and earned a Masters in Mosaic certification from Orsoni, Venezia. In 2018 and 19 Patrizia continued her figurative studies under Enzo Consiglieri at the Accademia Balbo, IT. Her contemporaries, the masters and the ancients inspire and sustain Patrizia’s artistic growth and passion.
. . . and her journey of exploration and diversity continues — of place, culture and time.
CV's
Recent Shows:
2024 — Agorá Arte in Piazza, Bordighera, IT
2024 — Atlas; NAG Art Gallery; Pietrasanta, IT
2023 — Redemption; Biennale d’Art Contemporain Sacré, Mentone FR
2023 — Group show: Terra; Galleria Angelica, Rome italy
2022 — Solo show: Seasons on the Riviera, Villa Miki, Bordighera Italy
2021 — “Transcendence” Biennale d’Art Contemporain Sacré, Mentone FR; group exhibition of 150 artists to include: Banksy, Kusama, Picasso, Hirst, Rickter
2021 — “io sono: i am me” Studio d’Arte Galleria, Bordighera, IT; solo show of 19 mixed media canvases and mosaics
2019 — Ode á la Vie, Biennale d’Art Contemporain Sacré, Mentone FR; group exhibition of 200 artists to include: Miró, Rauschenberg, Dalí, Pistoletto, Tilson
2019 — “Madre Terra: In Your Hands” Museo Archeologico Rossi Ventimiglia, IT; three month solo exhibition of 30 mixed media canvases and sculptures
2018 — “Voices from the Past,” Bordighera, IT; solo exhibition of 25 mixed media canvases
Grants & Awards
1990-2008 over 70 graphic design awards, Houston, Texas, US and Global
1976 Gold Key Scholastic Award New York; 1st place and honorable mention
1974 Brandeis Art Award
Publications and Presentations
2024 Interview with Sabrina Natta for Agorá Arte in Piazza, YouTube video
2021 ARTEOGGI — Patrizia A. Salles, contemporary artist in dialog with history, by Alessio Santiago Policarpo
2014 Mosaic Art Today — art book featuring international mosaic artists, Schiffer Publishing, NY
1992-2000 - Various articles, Houston Business Journal