The dream of my life
The purpose of my art is to guide through a deep reflection on the beauty and vulnerability of the natural world, raising awareness of the urgency of conservation and protection of all living beings so that they can live on this unique planet with equal rights.
BIOGRAPHY
Anna Rita Centura is an Italian artist.
She attended the Art Institute in Orvieto her hometown, studying “Graphic arts, advertising and photography”.
After finished her studies, she has collaborated as painter and decorator for architects, as illustrator and graphic designer for Italian magazines and as visualizer for advertising agencies.
On 2008, she started with her professional fine art career focused only on Drawing and Painting. She has always had a great interest in figurative art, that now also includes her passion for wildlife.
Her drawings/paintings are in some worldwide private collections. She works and receives in her own atelier Orvieto-Italy.
STATEMENT
My creative approach focuses on a narrative composition based on the principles of symbolism, realism, perception, poetry, mystery, aesthetics and detail. Where the symbolism wants to evoke an intimate emotion, and arouse interest in nature, force that connects all living beings.
For me nature and its inhabitants are fundamental the inspiration that derives from it allows me to reach a complex and descriptive visual narration.
Each of my "creatures" tells a story of presence and essence, taking shape from lights and shadows, like an emotion that vibrates in a timeless space. I believe that painting and drawing are the best ways to represent this.
I have always believed that it is not the first look or visual impact that should capture in art, but the understanding of the concept and the sensitivity that comes from it. Feelings that remain into the treasure box as our precious and intimate memories as part of our personal life travel baggage.
Reason, perception and reflection.
EXHIBITIONS
2024: A&I Fine Arts Studio - Orvieto (ITALY)
2018: A&I Fine Arts Studio - Orvieto (ITALY)
2017: Painted Dog Conservation Inc - Perth, Sydney, Melbourne (AUSTRALIA)
2016: Painted Dog Conservation Inc - Perth (AUSTRALIA)
2015: A&I Fine Arts Studio - Orvieto (ITALY)
2015: Painted Dog Conservation Inc - Perth, Sydney, Melbourne (AUSTRALIA)
2014: A&I Fine Arts Studio - Orvieto (ITALY)
2013: A&I Fine Arts Studio - Orvieto (ITALY)
2012: “PARALLAX AF 15-18th ” - London (UK)
2011: “COMPLESSO MONUMENTALE DI S.ANDREA AL QUIRINALE - Rome (ITALY)
2010: LATINO ART MUSEUM Pomona, Ontario -Los Angeles Ca (USA)
2006: “ART NICE EXPO” - Nice ( FRANCE)
2006: “MUSE IN MUSICA” Palazzo Sforza della Cervara - Orvieto (ITALY)
2006: “MEMORIE DI ALTRI TEMPI” - Allerona (ITALY)
2001: “BIENNALE INTERNAZIONALE DELL’ARTE CONTEMPORANEA” - Florence (ITALY)
2001: “MODERN ART” Palazzo dei Sette - Orvieto (ITALY)
2001: “14° BIENNALE NAZIONALE DI PITTURA” - Modena (ITALY)
2001: GALLERIA MINERVA - Perugia (ITALY)
2001: IPSO ART GALLERY - Perugia (ITALY)
2001: “PALAZZO DEI SETTE” - Orvieto (ITALY)
2000: “ASS. CULTURALE ROMA ARTE” - Rome (ITALY)
1999: “W.F.A. GALLERY” - New York (USA)
1997: “IL TEMPO” Sala Conferenze - Rome (ITALY)
1997: FEYENOORD - Rotterdam (NETHERLANDS)
Worldwide Private Collections
Mrs and Mr Vučević
Illinois
Painted Dog Conservation Inc.
Australia
Mrs. and Mr. Lemon
Australia
Mr. Ingram
UK
Mr. Evans
Ireland
Mr. Richardson
South Africa
Mr. Bosch
USA
Mr. Lepri
Italy
Mrs. and Mr. Frizzi
Italy
Ms. Berard
Canada
Mr. Musumarra
Italy
Mr. Mariani
Italy