cloe galasso
ABOUT
STATEMENT
My current artistic journey revolves around the profound exploration of energy, a concept deeply rooted in the ancient Chinese Metaphysical traditions. These age-old beliefs shed light on the intricate interconnection of our universe, offering fascinating insights into our existence.
Incorporating the wisdom of Chinese metaphysics, my work delves into the holistic study of energy. I am committed to using art as a conduit to investigate the cosmic connection that binds planets, stars, and the human race – an integral part of this grand tapestry.
Within this relentless pursuit, I've embarked on a multidisciplinary adventure, employing painting, sculpture, and digital art to bring the portrait of Energy to life. Beginning with sculpture, I sought to capture the essence of energy in tangible form. Ultimately, I uncovered a framework to attribute these facets, enabling me to continue my exploration of how energy intersects with and enlivens our world. It weaves itself into the fabric of existence, communication, creating, and connecting the universe with all its constituents. Each place becomes a portrait of the space it inhabits.
My ultimate objective is to grasp how we, as humans, can attain a profound awareness of this omnipresent energy and share this understanding to foster social consciousness. By doing so, we shed light on how this phenomenon can directly or indirectly shape our lives. This quest is inspired by the timeless wisdom of the "Qi" *, offering real and profound insights into the energies that shape our world.
(*) "Qi, in Chinese philosophy, medicine, and religion, is the psychophysical energies that permeate the universe." The word Qi is polysemous, often translated as 'vital energy', 'vital force', 'material energy', or simply 'energy'. ( Qi (Chinese Philosophy) , In The Encyclopedia of Britannia. Retrieved March, 17th, 2021)
BIO
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1995, Cloe Galasso was raised in an artistic household, igniting her passion for visual and corporeal expressions.
At 21, she earned an MDes from the University of Palermo. Self-taught, she delved into various disciplines, from ceramics to photography, sculpture, and contemporary art. In 2020, the pandemic led her to discover oil painting, which soon became her preferred medium.
In 2021, she held her first solo exhibition in Buenos Aires, followed by mentorships in New York with renowned artists Maurizio Pellegrin, Kathryn Cameron, Eric Michelson and Taka Maruno. She also participated in various pop-up exhibitions. Later in the same year, she completed an artistic residency in Southampton, NY, with Eugenio Cuttica.
In 2022, she showcased her work in solo exhibitions in Buenos Aires and New York and participated in group shows in Brooklyn and NYC. Her art was featured internationally, in Milan at Galleria Antonio Battaglia and London: The Art Pavilion of the High End.
In 2023, her journey continued as she was selected by the Consulate of Argentina in New York City to represent her country with a Solo Exhibition within the framework of the International Woman's Month. She also participated in various group exhibitions in esteemed galleries like Galeria Azur New York, One Art Space (organized by UP Magazine), MM Art Gallery in Southampton, NY, and more. Cloe's artistic repertoire expanded with her first sculptural solo exhibition in Dumbo, Brooklyn. In September, she had the honor of representing Argentina at the Hispanic Heritage Exhibition hosted by Nahualli Art Gallery in the World Trade Center. That same month, her work was portrayed at Galeria Azur Madrid, marking another significant step in her artistic career.
She conclude her year having a Solo Exhibition in Barrakesh Gallery in Buenos Aires and another one in La Galerilla, in Campo Garzón Art fair, PDE, Uruguay. By the beginning of 2024, she was granted the Artist Visa of the USA, as an extraordinary talent to come to the country and expand her career.