Born: 1972
Hometown: Rome
Based in: London
Monica Maja Richardson was born in Rome, Italy, but has been living in London for many years.
After a successful career as a TV presenter in Italy she moved to London in 2004, and focused on her passion for painting. Monica spent years in her studio experimenting with a variety of tools and colour palettes, developing her own freethinking style.
Art has always been her passion, her uncle was an artist and the smell of his oil colours is one the strongest memories of her childhood.
Monica is a self-taught artist, everything she knows is something she has experimented for a long time. And she still loves learning every day. Using art as a way to communicate passions and emotions, she creates colourful and large abstract paintings, inspired by the great art of her favourite artists, Jackson Pollock, Gerhard Richter and Frida Khalo.
Her work is characterised by emotive colour splashes in bright colour palettes, bringing a rhythm and energy to each canvas. In the last few years Monica’s career has gone from strength to strength, with more solo exhibitions and prestigious Art Fairs, and her works can now be found in many art collections all over the world.
"« My studio is like my secret garden, a wonderful world where things that I imagine in my head can become real on my canvas. »"
What inspires you?
The sea, travelling, paintings from other artists
Describe your creative process.
I love the blank canvas in front of me. I always start pouring some colours on it, with no idea of what will happen. I love to see how the colours react to each other when they meet.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
colourful, creative, dreamy
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Jackson Pollock, Frida Khalo, Gerard Richter, Helen Frankenthaler
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
My squeeges
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Go big and bold and don't be scared to try new things
Where do you go for inspiration?
My favourite place is by the seaside. I adore the sea, its colours and its strenght. It relaxes me. When I can't be there, I'm just happy in my studio, my special sanctuary.
Exhibitions
The Other Art Fair
2022
The Other Art Fair
2022
Roy's Art Fair
2021
The Other Art Fair
2021
The Other Art Fair
2021
Babele
2019
Fusion
2019
Talented Art Fair
2019
Pieces of Heart
2015
Abstract Art
2015
Colours
2014
Back To The Future
2013
Colours and Visions
2012
Press
Art
2015
Exhibitions
The Other Art Fair
2022
The Other Art Fair
2022
Roy's Art Fair
2021
The Other Art Fair
2021
The Other Art Fair
2021
Babele
2019
Fusion
2019
Talented Art Fair
2019
Pieces of Heart
2015
Abstract Art
2015
Colours
2014
Back To The Future
2013
Colours and Visions
2012
Press
Art
2015