FERNANDO ROSSIA
Painter
From a young age, I was deeply influenced by the culture of fanzines and television. I grew up in a household where my parents were closely connected to radio theater. Both acted, and my father wrote the scripts, incorporating sound effects using rudimentary elements. This early exposure shaped my perception of art and its vital role in society.
"What is the purpose of art? To make sense of everything else," Alberto Laiseca used to say. This statement resonates with me. I have always viewed the language of science fiction as a means to explore our own searches, contradictions, and ways of questioning and claiming the right to confrontation.
Thus, art is not merely a form of expression but a mirror that reflects our realities and struggles. For me, the creative process resembles that of the archer who draws his bow to the center of his chest; as Oscar Chichoni says, the deeper he draws the string, the farther the arrow will fly.
In my painting, I experience each work as a gestation, a construction akin to a novel or the staging of a play. However, I reject the idea of committing to creating works with the intention of conveying specific messages or raising awareness about social issues. This would be like putting the cart before the horses. I prefer that the work flows from a subconscious level, where sometimes I am the first to realize where I am headed.
In this process, I always seek myself in the painting, exploring my feelings and experiences through each color and shape. This ongoing personal search gives meaning to my art and my life. Thus, painting becomes a reflection of my being, a space where art and life intertwine in search of meaning.