Giuliana's story is marked by abstract art, sensitivity, self-taught learning, and a deep need to express herself through art.
An opportunity that opened up new possibilities
In January 2025, Bagnasco was selected to participate inthe Punta del Este MasterArt Fair, which brought together more than 110 artists and galleries from the region.
At her booth, she presented a collection of works she began during her teenage years, many of which were created in the studio of artist and teacher Javier Alvez, who has been mentoring her since the early years of her training.
His participation in this trade show proved to be crucial to thedevelopment of his career.
She was invited there by the Azur Gallery to participate in Artexpo New York, where she presented a series of works that make up her triptych: Arcadian (green), Hipofreniz (red), and Angust (blue), introspective works that visually explore the emotional universe through color, volume, and abstraction.
New York: Excitement, Layovers, and Connections
Bagnasco’s participation in the international fair marked a turning point in his artistic development. Exhibiting at a large-scale event, featuring galleries from multiple countries and a diverse audience, meant facing new standards of visibility and exhibition design.
In this context, he presented his triptych, a series of pieces made of MDF woodfeaturing reliefs that add depth and a color paletteconsisting of red, green, and blue.
During the fair, Bagnasco observed the public’s reactions and interacted with colleagues and art professionals, which bolstered his confidence as an emerging artist with international potential.
From Art to Emotion: His Conceptual Quest
Beyond technique, Giuliana focuses on the emotional aspect, and her works stem from a clear idea: emotions can be visualized and felt through form, color, and texture.
Inspired by a conversation with an ophthalmologist and studies on how the pupil reflects internal states, she developed a visual language that translates emotions into visual forms.
"The most sincere emotions are those expressed through the eyes," says the artist.
That’s where her interest in depicting eyes with different colors and pupil sizes —which evoke emotions such as stress, calm, or anxiety—began. Later, her work became more abstract: she no longer wanted to depict the eye itself, but rather the emotion.
This artistic process reflects a personal journey through evolution and transformation:
I see myself as someone who is always evolving. Sometimes I feel like I need to change a piece so that it continues to represent me. It’s a process.
Community, technology, and future prospects
Giuliana is currently a member of the artist collective at Javier Alvez’s studio , which consists of more than 20 people.
Alongside them, this year’s Proyecto Arte fair—to be held at LATU on August 8, 9, and 10—will feature works that combine traditional,contemporary, and digital techniques.
For the fair, Giuliana created anaudiovisual piece using images generated by artificial intelligence. Her contribution reflects the intersection of art and technology that defines her academic background and demonstrates the potential of new digital tools in the artistic realm.
This isn't the first time he's worked with artificial intelligence: last year, he collaborated on a project that was presented at Chile Art Week, from November 30 to December 1.
This year, one of his works will also be on display at Art Shopping Le Carrousel du Louvre, which will take place from October 17 to 19 in Paris.
Connecting with others: the true purpose
At every art fair she attends, Giuliana sets out a small box inviting visitors to leave a message about her work. "How did it make you feel?" the sign asks.
For her, the connection with the viewer is just as important as the artwork itself:
People often told me that they felt things that were completely different from what I had intended to convey. And that's okay. That's what art is all about.
Giuliana's connection to art began in childhood, marked by a strong inclination toward drawing and painting.
Her connection to art grew stronger during the pandemic, when she began attending the art studio that, in her own words, became her second home. There, she found the space to experiment with large-scale works, mixed media, and new materials.
Currently, in addition to continuing her college education, Bagnasco also works as a teacher, giving art classes to girls and teenagers.
I’m motivated by the chance to pass on what I would have liked to receive at that age: the encouragement to take the plunge, and the confidence that you can do it. Sometimes an opportunity that seems small ends up being the one that changes everything.
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Bachelor's Degree in Design, Art, and Technology