About

Valeria Gasparrini ( Rome, 1964), was formed thanks to a rich contribution of artistic and literary experiences: classical studies, research in ceramics, painting, fresco, engraving, drawing from life; attended the three-year course of illustration at the IED, and was trained in the graphic engraved at the Stamperia del Tevere , in Rome. Today she works as an artist, as an advertising illustrator and freelance editorial, as a teacher of drawing, visual and illustration at Quasar Design University, the Academy of Fine Arts of L'Aquila ABAQ, the American University in Rome AUR. He draws live in theatrical performances, and realizes performances with stage machines of various nature that builds and animates on stage. As an artist he has participated in personal and collective exhibitions, and passionately dedicates himself to the creation of artist’s books, combining his remarkable illustrative nature with the infinite expressive possibilities of engraving techniques.

He has exhibited in Rome, Milan, Bologna, Faenza, Venice, Paris, Luxembourg, Rothemburg. Some of his works are part of permanent exhibitions, such as the ceramic work "Rain" at the International Museum of ceramics in Faenza, the artist book "How many irreplaceable lives", exhibited at the national library of Luxembourg, and its printed version exhibited at the Casa della Memoria in Rome.


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Daniele Scalise, Loris Schermi, Francesca Tuscano, Michèle Wallenborn, Devin Kovach, Sarah Linford, Gianluca Tedaldi. Valeria Bertesina.

For interested people,
I am writing to offer the highest recommendation for Valeria Gasparrini who has held two engraving workshops for the Rome Center of Architecture and Culture at Woodbury University which I direct. He guided the students' works, taking them from the initial drawings to the creation of the definitive prints and their possible display in an exhibition. I find her one of the most creatively contagious and inspiring people with whom I have had the opportunity to collaborate.
Let me take the liberty of offering a few details regarding his remarkable abilities. To begin with, she is a very competent artist in her field. She is also generous in sharing her experience and does so with great enthusiasm.
In the initial phase of the projects he offers numerous approaches, both experimental and conventional, with the aim of giving birth to works of art that can then be created on slabs.
In the workshops we used zinc and copper plates, and the results were surprising. It featured field sketching exercises, complex mapping projects, and digital plate file translations. It has provided Woodbury with some of the most powerful and transformative learning experiences students have had in Rome; also in relation to what they do at home. Our students love her and she has been there for them every step of the way, teaching them techniques to achieve their creative goals.
It is a magical moment when the students complete the drawings, prepare the plates, ink them working in their studio. And then they print them. This would not have been possible for us without Valeria's expertise.
Thank you for the opportunity to offer a great recommendation for Valeria and I would be happy to discuss her merits further should you wish to contact me at my email: paulette.singey@gmail.c
Best regards
Paulette Singley
Woodbury University professor,
Director of the Rome Center for Architecture and Culture

The etched plate was shaped and printed both typographically and chalcographically, often using masks.

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The Queen of the Seas

2019
linocut, etching; multiple matrixes. Measures of the closed book: 29,5 x 41, 5, Tiepolo paper 290 gr. and rice paper.
Autori:Autor:Texts by Claudio Maioli, engravings by Valeria Gasparrini
Tecnica:Technique:Etching, acquatint, linocut, printed both typographically and chalcographically
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Se volete acquistare un’opera potete scrivermi in privato; il prezzo è specificato nelle info per ogni singola immagine, insieme con le misure sia della stampa che della carta, ed è al netto delle spese di spedizione. Potete pagare tramite Paypal (in questo caso l’acquisto è coperto dalla garanzia Paypal) o bonifico; in entrambi i casi emetterò una ricevuta o una fattura. Le immagini sono accurate, e riflettono fedelmente l'originale, ma se l'opera che vi arriva dovesse discostarsi da quanto vi aspettavate potete restituirla, ed io vi restituirò l'importo; le spese di restituzione saranno a vostro carico, e l'imballo dovrà essere accurato come quello che avete ricevuto. Nella causale del pagamento va specificato il vostro nome, cognome ed il titolo dell’opera; I costi di spedizione sono a carico del compratore, quindi la modalità di spedizione (poste ordinarie, corriere…) è di vostra scelta; purché preveda la tracciabilità del pacco. L’opera verrà spedita arrotolata, per evitare ammaccature; l’imballaggio sarà accurato. Ogni opera sarà accompagnata da una scheda tecnica firmata dall'artista dove sarà specificata la tecnica e la tiratura; sarà inoltre contrassegnata da un timbro a secco dell'autrice.

If you want to buy a work you can write to me in private; the price is specified in the info for every single image, along with the measures of both the print and the paper, and is to the net of the shipping costs. You can pay by Paypal (in this case the purchase is covered by the Paypal guarantee) or bank transfer; in both cases I will issue a receipt or an invoice. The images are accurate, and faithfully reflect the original, but if the work that comes to you deviates from what you expected you can return it, and I will return the amount; the return costs will be at your expense, and the packaging should be as accurate as the one you received. In the reason of payment must be specified your name, surname and the title of the work; The shipping costs are borne by the buyer, then the shipping method (ordinary post, courier...) is of your choice; provided it provides for the traceability of the package. The work will be shipped rolled, to avoid dents; the packaging will be accurate. Each work will be accompanied by a technical sheet signed by the artist where the technique and the print run will be specified; it will also be marked by a dry stamp of the author

Particolari del progettoProject details

The Queen of the Seas is an artist’s book inspired by the homonymous poem by Claudio Maioli. The poetry has a surrealist cut, and I have gladly bent the classical tradition of the portraits in frame to this challenge… She is beautiful and terrible, and instead of a stout stoat proudly holding a redfish. The declination of this portrait -in different techniques, with different yields- accompanied by the handwriting constitutes the artist’s book. The circulation is 10 copies + 2 copies for the authors; printed on Tiepolo paper 290 gr. and bound by hand at the PecoraNera art studio.

La regina dei mari

L’amore mio non teme niente, è forte e resistente,
ama la caccia grossa e i poteri della mente.
Basta che si concentri un poco e senza fare fuoco
pantere e gattopardi soccombono al suo gioco,
anche la sera tardi:
invece del fucile usa gli sguardi.

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Potrebbe far fortuna piegando le stoviglie alla
televisione
ma non ama la fama
e se il destino chiama non risponde,
si getta tra le onde e insegue un delfino.
La rivedo al mattino, tutta cinta di fronde:
sembra un mostro marino.
“Ma dove sei stata? Ti cerco da ore, sei tutta
bagnata.”
Per tutta risposta mi porge la posta.
Seduta sul bordo del letto,
scrollandosi i baffi mi molla due schiaffi e mi dà
dell’inetto.
“Non fare il galletto, i patti eran chiari: io son la
Regina dei Mari.”
Sconfitto da tanta evidenza,
le prendo una lenza impigliata tra i denti un
po’ radi.
“Ci vuole pazienza” mi dico “io l’amo.
In tutta coscienza, non posso lagnarmi
se colta da un raptus o punta da un cactus
si butta ogni tanto nel mare: avrà il suo daffare.”
E mentre la penso giuliva tra alghe e murene,
un coro di mille sirene
allevia le pene di chi come me non ha pace.
Allora la sogno, procace, col sesso rapace e capace.
Mi infilo nel bagno e lo sguardo si posa su un ragno che tace.
Di colpo la vasca è un veliero che porta in Alaska.
Le foche e i leoni marini mi frugano in tasca
mentre un tricheco mi guarda di sbieco:
non è una minaccia,
lo sa che non amo la caccia e neppure la pesca.
Bisogna che esca da questo torpore
e ritrovi al più presto il mio amore,
magari in un banco di orate
o all’aeroporto di Linate
e se una nube improvvisa si addensa
al ristorante della Malpensa,
in una toilette di Fiumicino,
in mezzo a una pista di Capodichino,
alla dogana di Ciampino con una triglia nel taschino.
Ormai stremato da tanto viaggiare
esco dal bagno e continuo a sognare.
Ma d’improvviso sento un rumore:
son gocce, mi cambia l’umore, il mio amore è tornato
e ancora bagnato mi si tuffa nel cuore.

Claudio Maioli

Mostre o spettacoli in cui l'opera è stata esposta

2019 “Daimon”, solo exhibition at the Art G.A.P. Gallery. Rome

2022 “Whispered between the folds and the dots”, feminine expression between craftsmanship and artistic form. Palazzo Beltramini, Asolo. 7-29 Maggio 2022

Exhibitions or shows where the work was exhibited

2019 “Daimon”, solo exhibition at the Art G.A.P. Gallery. Rome

2022 “Whispered between the folds and the dots”, feminine expression between craftsmanship and artistic form. Palazzo Beltramini, Asolo. 7-29 Maggio 2022

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