Elisabetta Pieroni

Elisabetta Pieroni, from a very young age, experimented with working Limoges porcelain. Years later, she turned her attention to refractory ceramics, developing a personal and unique style entirely self-taught. Elisabetta’s artistic journey, though necessarily modern, never abandons the artisan tradition she came to appreciate while visiting small villages in Umbria, Marche, and Tuscany—places she later came to represent in her works. The hidden medieval corners nestled among the hills and mountains of these regions seem to come alive in Elisabetta’s bas-reliefs, where a dreamlike and enchanted dimension emerges, unconsciously captivating those who view her creations. This imaginary, fairytale-like Middle Ages is depicted with absolute precision and attention to detail, because for the artist, everything matters and nothing should be left to chance. At times, these charming little villages nestle in the foliage of large trees with strong roots—symbols of good fortune and a more solid, secure future. Other times, they stretch across the surfaces of lamps and vases, which Elisabetta creates as artistic design pieces. In all cases, her work conveys a vision of nature as a friend to humankind—a bearer of comfort and peace, the kind of peace one can find only by spending time in one of those idyllic landscapes sculpted by the artist. Passionately preserving her iconographic repertoire, Elisabetta has recently made great strides in refining her technique. With courage and imagination, she began creating mixed-media works, in which, alongside ceramics, she integrates elements of copper, brass, iron, and mirror, achieving bold chromatic and structural effects. Elisabetta has chosen to remain within the realm of artisan craftsmanship, applying and perfecting her skills to create exactly the desired pigment each time. Whereas she once favored warm earthy tones and the bright greens of lush nature, she now leans toward metallic, iridescent hues, where light—reflecting across surfaces—creates chiaroscuro effects that enhance the three-dimensionality of her reliefs. In this art, which avoids contemporary extravagance, there lies an ancient truth rediscovered in a fresh way: the spontaneity Elisabetta brings to her work is undoubtedly her greatest strength. From an early age, Elisabetta Pieroni embarked on an artistic path marked by consistency and authenticity. Initially drawn to Limoges porcelain and painting, she later focused on refractory ceramics, developing a distinctive and deeply personal style. Her work weaves together the memory of traditional craftsmanship with a contemporary sensibility, profoundly influenced by the landscapes and villages of central Italy, which she has explored with a poetic and attentive eye. Nature plays a central and symbolic role in her visual language: trees and branches frequently appear, serving as reminders of the delicate balance between humanity and the environment. Her bas-reliefs and lamps are not only aesthetically striking but also carry a powerful ethical message. Elisabetta’s technical approach reflects a process of continuous experimentation and evolution. She blends ceramics with materials such as copper, brass, iron, mirror, and sand, creating mixed-media compositions with strong visual impact. Her meticulous attention to detail—from shaping to firing—imbues each work with depth and evocative power. The act of molding earth, a natural element, becomes for her a meditative and regenerative experience, where craftsmanship becomes a tool for inner reflection and harmony. Her participation in numerous exhibitions in Italy and abroad attests to the originality and value of her artistic journey.