GABRIELLA DI XX MIGLIA

b.1949, Genoa, Italy

Lives in Los Angeles, CA, USA

“My paintings begin as personal inspirations and narratives. They hide phantoms that are difficult to describe and arduous to recognize. Images vanish and sometimes reappear in shadow visions in my art. My work is all about discovering my inner emotions while looking at a face or a subject. I transform my feelings in marks and layers of colors and transparencies. I go beyond realism in my desire to capture resonant moments. I paint not a person but a time and state of mind. I experiment using different tools and materials with the ultimate satisfaction coming from continually inventing, stretching and improving myself. My biggest interest is in portraiture.”

Gabriella Di XX Miglia pursued her artistic education at the Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti in Genoa, Italy, specializing in painting. She further honed her skills by obtaining a Masters Degree in Restoration and Conservation from the University of Genoa, Italy.

With over a decade of experience, Gabriella has established herself as a respected conservator and restorer, working in both the public and private sectors in Italy and the US.

Her artistic achievements have been showcased in national and international exhibitions held in renowned venues such as the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art in Wisconsin, the Palazzo Braschi (National Museum of Rome), and the Palazzo Bufalini (National Museum of Spoleto) in Italy. Notably, her exceptional talent was recognized when her work was featured in a centerfold spread in the Los Angeles Times’ Sunday Home Magazine.

Gabriella’s paintings have found their way into noteworthy private, corporate, and public collections, further solidifying her presence and impact in the art world. WWW.GABRIELLADIXXMIGLIA.COM

Christiaan Diedericks is a highly accomplished artist with an impressive list of accolades and recognitions. He holds a BSc degree obtained in 1986, followed by a BA(FA) cum laude in 1992 and an MA(FA) with a practical distinction in 2000. Throughout his career, Christiaan has been honored with numerous prestigious awards and fellowships.

In 2006, he received the Ampersand Foundation Fellowship in NYC and in 2015, his work was showcased at the Beijing Biennale, China. In 2020, he secured the 1st Prize for experimental printmaking at Miniprint Kazanlak in Bulgaria. The following year, he received the Doctor Raya Mayo Award, the Best Printmaking Award at IOMAC, the First Prize at Mudi in Arte 2021 Artist’s Prize, and 1st Place in Printmaking at the International Spiritual Art Award in the USA. In 2022, he emerged as a Finalist in several esteemed competitions, including the Footprint International Print Competition, the 5th Printmaking Biennial in Serbia, and the Black and White exhibition in India.

His artwork was also featured in the Consciousness exhibition at Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello during the 59th Venice Biennial. Additionally, he received the 2nd Prize and Honorable Mention at the Diego Donati Prize for the 7th Biennial of Contemporary Printmaking in Perugia, Italy. In 2023, Christiaan achieved another milestone by winning an International Digital Art Excellence Award from the Bindaas Artist Group (BAG) in India.

His exceptional talent and dedication to his craft have solidified his position as a highly respected and celebrated artist on the global stage.