Two women artists featured in Pietrasanta. De Felice and Büttner's works at Banco BPM

A new appointment with contemporary art at the Banco BPM branch at Palazzo Panichi in Pietrasanta’s Piazza del Duomo, where for the past few years La Vetrina has been an exhibition space that stands out for its dedication to research and the presentation of curatorial projects that explore the international and Italian contemporary art scene.

After several summer seasons characterized by the presence of historical masters such as Christo, Scheggi, Fontana, Boetti, Colombo, Dadamaino, Vasarely, Dorazio, Veronesi, Botero, Marcarelli and contemporary artists such as Maurizio Cattelan, Richard Phillips, Jordan Sullivan and many others, it resumes its research on contemporary art from March 28 to May 1, 2024. This time, the star is Antonella Scarfone Art Gallery, which presents a large-scale painting by Françoise De Felice (Paris, 1952) and two sculptures by Jana Büttner (Salzburg, 1997). The exhibition stands out for being “female,” not only because of the presence of a female curator-gallerist, but also because of the artists and subjects represented in both painting and sculpture. During the exhibition period, it will be possible to admire a large canvas and two sculptures (made of resin and bronze) that convey an idea of the exhibition and offer an overview of the interpretation of the artists’ work.

The design and selection of works focus on different aspects, including the intrinsic concept of the female figure. The works on display aim to make the inner condition of female artists perceptible, with an inward gaze. The concept of inside and outside of the soul emerges as a common thread in the artistic research presented in the Banco BPM Showcase. The “outside of the soul” is reflected in the appearances of the everyday world, while the “inside of the soul” represents the inner, psychic space with its pulsating rhythm and dynamics.

Françoise De Felice, of Italian descent on her father’s side and French mother’s, was born in Paris in 1952 and spent her first two decades in the French capital. From a young age she was introduced to the world of graphic art by her grandmother, who had attended an advertising seminar at the time of the famous Chat Noir, near the studio of Fernand Léger. During her studies at the Sorbonne, she also attended the Fine Arts as a free auditor. Her first artistic approach was with Impressionism, a movement that influenced her work until 1982. However, to build her own artistic identity, Françoise had to abandon conventional paths and create a unique style all her own. Inspired by the magnificence of Sicilian Baroque and the island’s light, she began to explore painting with almost liquid fades and a subtle but precise line. Her artistic style was born from the intersection of randomness and desire, and her painting becomes an introspective narrative, a way to explore and analyze herself.

Jana Büttner was born in Salzburg, Austria, in 1997 and currently works as a sculptor in Italy, Austria and Germany. The focus of her work is the representation of the human figure and its moods. Jana has a deep connection with the material of clay, which gives her the opportunity to express herself directly with her bare hands. Working with a real model allows her to capture unique moments, as the pose constantly changes with the model’s movements. Her goal is to arouse emotions and create empathy in viewers, engaging them so that they can identify with her works. The hyperrealism of her sculptures aims to create an emotional connection with the viewer.

Two women artists featured in Pietrasanta. De Felice and Büttner's works at Banco BPM

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