Sustainable Art Practice

Years ago, I began changing my art practice by incorporating the body and movement into the work. 

Through the process, I spent less time alone inside the studio and used movement as a medium. I began to run, was introduced to yoga and began growing vegetables, herbs and perennials on the rooftop in our apartment in Brooklyn, NY. The garden and kitchen became a real art project.

Through movement, I became more aware and interested in knowing all the details about the body and what it takes to create a healthy environment through exercise, real food, what we consume, and how we live in general.

I work in gardens, with fiber and textiles, photography, prints, and performance among others. There’s so much to learn through art. But the core of my work and life has shifted to the creation of a living sculpture, a sustainable and edible garden.

Right before the pandemic, we moved to an old charming house across the river that we are slowly bringing it back to its original beauty. Every day I’m reminded of how incredibly important was to plant that first seed in Brooklyn. It really changed perspectives and values. My home and garden are one studio.

I’m a constant learner. I began my studies at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, where I received an MFA in Sculpture and Printmaking. As my practice changed, I received a certification as a trainer from Hunter College, and recently became an Environmental Steward from Rutgers University. Learning is growth!

My approach to health and wellness is by focusing on small steps. Finding a daily balance through exercise, food and connecting to nature, and mental stimulation through arts and culture.

Stay curious and healthy! 

Rossana