Sofia Battisti

Artist statement

My visual research stems from the need to give shape to inner emotional states through the lens of fable, personal mythology, and the natural world. Working across painting and ceramic sculpture, I build narratives populated by living creatures—bears, wolves, koi fish, botanical presences, and suspended figures—that act as mirrors and guardians of the human soul. Themes such as motherhood, vulnerability, the search for shelter, loneliness, and the feeling of displacement in the contemporary world are translated into imagery where delicate palettes and soft contours coexist with deeper, quieter reflections. The use of luminous pastel tones, vibrant accents, and tactile surfaces creates a sheltered space designed to welcome the viewer, offering both visual and emotional solace. Whether through oil and acrylic on canvas or shaped and fired clay, my work is an invitation to rediscover an ancestral, gentle connection with nature—finding within fragility a genuine form of courage and grace.