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What motivated you to create art and become an artist? (events, feelings, experiences...)
I developed my creative side from a young age, particularly through music.
After completing my advanced studies in economics, I enrolled at the University of Bologna, choosing the DAMS program (Disciplines of Arts, Music, and Performing Arts).
This academic path allowed me to study art theory and criticism, providing a solid foundation to develop my creative practice and not limit myself solely to theoretical and critical aspects.
What is your artistic background, and which techniques and materials have you experimented with so far?
The artistic techniques I have used include photography and painting.
I began with photography and transitioned to painting about two to three years ago.
My first projects were based on photography, approached from an artistic perspective, both digital and analog (Polaroid), as seen in my early works Planet Earth (2021) and Colors (2020–2022).
The technical shift towards painting happened with the Nuvole series (2023), leading up to the creation of my latest works titled Untitled.
What are the three aspects that differentiate you from other artists, making your work unique?
I believe that what can distinguish an artist from others is their style, language, and technique.
I hope these are the elements that set my work apart.
Where does your inspiration come from?
I find inspiration in my own life experiences, as well as from artistic and personal influences.
What is your artistic approach? What visions, sensations, or feelings do you want to evoke in the viewer?
I do not set a single message in my works; I want to leave the viewer free to create their own thoughts or emotions, whether similar or different from mine.
In particular, in my latest works Untitled, the absence of a title is meant to emphasize this concept, allowing total freedom of interpretation and personal engagement.
What is the creation process of your works? Is it spontaneous or does it involve a long preparatory phase?
My current creative process is very spontaneous.
Especially in the Untitled series, I divide the work into parts, much like a symphony or a musical composition.
These parts reflect the period, emotions, and sensations I consciously or unconsciously experience at the moment of creation.
Do you use a particular working technique? If so, can you explain it to us?
Currently, I work with canvas and acrylic paint.
After applying the paint, I wait for it to settle and start drying.
Then, using a brush, I create a "washing" effect and blend the colors together.
I also use wet sponges to save the color, further soften it, or even partially remove it, achieving shades and textures influenced by the drying time.
Are there innovative aspects in your work? If so, can you tell us which ones?
I don't know if there are truly innovative aspects, but I believe I have found my own style and a technique that allows me to express a personal and authentic language.
Is there a format or medium you feel most comfortable with? If so, why?
The medium I prefer is definitely painting.
As for formats, I favor medium to large sizes, as they better suit my current creative needs.
However, I also work with smaller and medium formats, as seen in the production of Untitled No. 7824 and Untitled No. 8024 (Untitled Pt.III).
Where do you produce your artworks? At home, in a shared studio, or in your own studio? And how do you organize your creative work?
I produce my artworks in my studio near my home.
Since the space is not very large, I have organized it to stretch up to four canvases at the same time using mobile easels.
This setup allows me to observe multiple works together, letting them dry or continuing their development later.
Does your work require you to travel to meet new collectors, attend fairs, or exhibitions? If so, what drives you?
Currently, I am mainly focused on research and artistic production.
In the future, I would like to develop the promotional side of my career further, collaborating with professionals in the field to help promote and share my work.
How do you envision the evolution of your work and your career as an artist in the future?
I hope to continue developing my style and language.
I also aspire to create dialogues with other artists, gallerists, and collectors, in order to reach an increasingly wider audience.
What is the theme, style, or technique of your latest artistic production?
My latest production is Untitled Pt.III: abstract works without a precise theme, created based on emotions, sensations, and feelings, both conscious and unconscious.
Can you tell us about your most important exhibition experience?
So far, I have participated in group exhibitions, which have been important experiences from both a human and professional perspective.
In the future, I would love to have the opportunity to exhibit in solo shows or group exhibitions at major galleries.
If you could create a famous artwork from art history, which one would you choose? And why?
I would choose Untitled (Black and Orange on Red) (1962) by Mark Rothko.
I love the Abstract Expressionism of the New York School, and this work, with its simplicity and pictorial power, represented a gateway for me into contemporary American painting.
If you could invite a famous artist (alive or deceased) to dinner, who would it be? How would you spend the evening?
I would invite Stanley Whitney.
I would spend the evening listening to Jazz and Funk, musical genres that perfectly match the atmosphere of his work.
Olimpia Gaia Martinelli 
