{"id":9361,"date":"2021-04-02T11:31:35","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T15:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kolajmagazine.com\/artistdirectory\/?p=9361"},"modified":"2021-04-03T13:39:38","modified_gmt":"2021-04-03T17:39:38","slug":"ilaria-cortesi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kolajmagazine.com\/artistdirectory\/ilaria-cortesi","title":{"rendered":"Ilaria Cortesi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Glitch<\/em>
digital collage; 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ilaria Cortesi
Shanghai, China<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STATEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using mixed media digital collage, I turn thoughts and feelings into surreal images by fusing vintage imagery with the natural world. Each piece begins the same way: with a single word or thought that evokes an image. I then slice, layer and arrange pictures until a new visual narrative emerges, characterized by vibrant color and paper-like textures. The results are punchy collages inspired by the punk aesthetic of DIY that are thought-provoking while being playful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of my collages is to question outdated social and cultural norms and behaviors, and stimulate a critical conversation leading to change. For this reason, I often repurpose sexist or lighthearted vintage imagery to explore complex themes such as feminism, mental health and human interactions, and make a powerful commentary on identity, gender roles and expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BIO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m an Italian digital artist based in Shanghai, China. I started making analog collages at a young age and I rediscovered this art form while juggling a full-time office job and single parenthood, seeking a creative outlet. Since then I have adopted collage as a means of personal and social liberation and as a critical lens to look at stereotypical views and representations of society and individuals. My collages have been featured at exhibitions, both locally and internationally, as well as on several magazines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ARTIST CONTACT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BEHANCE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IMAGES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My Body My Choice<\/em>
digital collage; 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Back to Nature<\/em>
digital collage; 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Eclipse<\/em>
digital collage; 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Staircase to Nowhere<\/em>
digital collage; 2020<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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