ABOUT
Antonietta Ballerini is a self-taught visual artist, born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Italian immigrant parents in the late 1960s. She began her artistic journey in her fifties, embracing a unique and environmentally conscious technique that involves painting with recycled paper. Her work is infused with profound insight and emotional depth, shaped by a lifelong curiosity and a deep reverence for life, nature, and spirituality. Through her innovative approach to collage and mixed media, she offers a fresh and thoughtful perspective. Ballerini's art transcends conventional boundaries, inviting viewers into a reflective space that alters and elevates the ordinary. ​​​

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​ARTIST STATEMENT

 “I look at a blank canvas, a pile of books and magazines, scissors, glue, and paint, and feel that playful, childlike sense of wonder all over again. To paint with paper and mixed media feels like discovering parts of an unknown landmark while its entire landscape mysteriously and simultaneously unfolds. My artistic practice begins by allowing the soulful convergent flow of experimentation. I fancy the exploration of raw elements and the spontaneous layering and juxtapositions of materials through the interplay of colors and shapes. An intricate fascination arises when designing each piece, and my work is to let it consciously evolve through the senses.”