Helena Barbagelata, born in 1991, is a remarkable model, multidisciplinary artist, researcher, and activist whose work transcends conventional artistic boundaries. She holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the esteemed University of Salamanca, and her contributions to the arts have been recognized with numerous awards and grants from prestigious institutions, including the Onassis Foundation, The Greek Ministry of Culture, and the Italian National Committee for UNESCO. Her academic affiliations with the University of Trieste and the University of Barcelona further underscore her commitment to both artistic and scholarly pursuits.
As a member of the Society of Jewish Artists (SoJa) and the Organization for the Democratization of the Visual Arts (OBDK), Barbagelata engages deeply with the global art community. Her artistic practice is characterized by an eclectic blend of mixed media, sculpting, painting, video, sound art, and printmaking techniques, resulting in works that challenge viewers to reflect on pressing social, political, cultural, and environmental issues.
Helena Barbagelata has exhibited her work extensively, showcasing her pieces in numerous solo and collective exhibitions across Europe, South America, Australia, and the United States. Her artistic journey is marked by a personal approach to complex themes, where she draws inspiration from a rich tapestry of human experiences and natural subjects. Through poetical symbolism, she intricately weaves real-life experiences into conceptually layered pieces that illuminate unexpected facets of the subjects she explores.
Her interdisciplinary practice not only highlights the interconnectedness of various themes but also generates fresh perspectives and ideas. For Barbagelata, art serves as an open dialogue with the world, where the artwork reflects a sphere of experiences in which the physical and the abstract coexist harmoniously. She creates a unique environment of perceptions that mixes the real and the oniric, the lived and the imagined, leading to an intersection of the palpable and the invented.
Through her thought-provoking works, Helena Barbagelata invites viewers to engage with the myriad layers of life, prompting reflections on the social responsibility inherent in artistic expression. Her contributions to the art world continue to inspire and challenge, as she navigates the complexities of contemporary life with creativity and insight.
