ABOUT THE ARTIST
In my research, I explore the dynamic dance between nature’s elements and the resilience inherent in the human spirit. My work draws inspiration from the flowing forms of clouds, the undulating waves of the ocean, and the ever-changing textures of the landscape. These natural elements serve as metaphors for the challenges and transformations we experience in our personal lives and social environments. Using layered textures and organic forms, I aim to capture moments of transition—those fleeting instances where calm meets chaos, where strength emerges in the face of upheaval. In both life and on canvas, waves persist, stretching beyond boundaries. Birds fly higher and farther, clouds move relentlessly, and mountains remain timelessly rooted to the earth's core. And so can we. Echoing the natural world's ever-changing yet harmonious state, each of my paintings encourages us to embrace life fully, experiencing calmness, poetry, as well as power and energy. Even if only for a fleeting moment in our daily life, we can become water, peaks, rivers, mist. Through my work, I invite viewers to find themselves in the ebb and flow of these abstract
landscapes. Each piece is a reminder that, just like the clouds shifting across the sky or the waves reshaping the shore, we too are constantly adapting, evolving, and finding new ways to thrive.
It is an exploration of how resilience is not a rigid stance, but a fluid process—a journey that requires both the gentleness to bend with change and the energy to face it head-on. In today’s world, where the pace of life often feels unpredictable, my art speaks to the universal experiences of growth, adaptation, and the quiet strength that lies beneath the surface of every turbulent wave. Through these pieces, I hope to create a space where viewers can see their own stories— where they can find comfort in nature’s wisdom and inspiration in its endless capacity for renewal. For each painting, it’s like becoming countless acts of beauty and courage that can be given and taken, offered, and enjoyed.
PROCESS
In the studio, I transform these impressions and emotions into streams of sandy textures, first shaped by water and my hands on the canvas, then smoothed by subtle chromatic transitions. My aesthetic approach emphasizes the fluidity of movement, blending soft, ethereal tones with more intense, vibrant passages that evoke the powerful forces at play in nature. These contrasts reflect the balance we all seek. The need to adapt like a bending tree in the wind, and the courage to face life’s challenges with the strength of a crashing wave. Blending a minimalist, restrained color palette with layered and interwoven undulating forms, each painting creates a sense of depth and complexity that draws the viewer's eye across the canvas, offering an emotionally resonant journey. Texture plays a significant role in my paintings, with rough, tactile surfaces juxtaposed against smoother regions, giving the piece an organic feel. The textured areas add a three-dimensional quality to the work, enhancing its visual impact and reinforcing its connection to natural elements. The swirling forms and dynamic contrasts evoke a sense of awe and connection to the natural world, reminiscent of natural phenomena such as wind, waves, geological formations, or animals moving as one. These elements symbolize nature's power and beauty that can be our own source of courage. Each painting traces a symbolic journey for us to become part of nature — fragile, brave, and beautiful. Again and again.
INFLUENCES
My work is influenced by traditional East Asian artists such as Fan Kuan, Guo Xi, Li Tang, as well as modern and contemporary artists like Lui Guo Song, Lu Jun, Cai Guo-Qiang, Zhang Daqian, Zao Wou-Ki, Julie Mehretu, and Wu Chi-Tsung. I am also inspired by contemporary architects like Zaha Hadid and Frank Gehry.
BIO
In her paintings, Italian artist Francesca Borgo (born 1970) mixes colors to tactile elements, creating emotional and dreamy abstract landscapes. A self-taught painter, she works internationally on residential, hotel and hospitality projects. Her intimate and ethereal works are in private collections mainly in the USA, Europe, the UK and Japan. In June 2022 one of her paintings has been selected by the Royal Academy of Arts for the Summer Exhibition in London, UK. In June 2024 one of her paintings will be shown in a side event during the Venice Biennale, Italy.
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