

Linea Leuca
Hometown: Modena
Based in: Modena
Hometown: Modena
Based in: Modena
I graduated in Art History from the University of Florence in the year 2000.
I have worked for contemporary art galleries and museums and published several curatorial texts.
After a few years in advertising, I moved to New York and transitioned to web design working both
for profit and non profit sector.
I've lived in Shanghai and Singapore before finally returning to Italy, where I began exploring
different media in digital drawing and their potential on different printing methods.
Some works of art have become archetypes in our collective consciousness, igniting a variety of
chain reactions in our imagination. In my process, I select a work of art or a part of it; it might be
the most obvious element or the tiniest detail. I apply a method similar to the "what if" question in
storytelling and reprocess the image.
I draw freehand to reconnect with the handcrafted tradition of creating art pieces, but the realm is
entirely digital, reflecting how our present times perceive reality. Although my technical
background is rooted in classical media such as oil painting and pencil drawing, I find that the
digital format allows me to connect more freely with the viewer.
Combining my knowledge of classical Art History, communication strategies and digital techs, I
started the project LINEALEUCA.
My practice in mainly digital, therefore my studio is my library. Ideas come from my archive of images and art texts.
What inspires you?
Timeless pieces in the history of art making.
Describe your creative process.
I choose a piece or a minute detail. I apply the 'what if?' method to elaborate it e complement it in consideration of its formal structure. The title is often a clue to the underlying idea I followed. I always use a white stroke and hence the name Linea Leuca ( from the greek lukos).
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Imaginative, surreal, baroque.
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
All of them. None of them. It took many years to find my voice. Formally I'm closer to craftmanship like embroidery, the mental process is in the stream of surrealism.
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
my digital pen.
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Find your voice. Be authentic. Do only what represents you as a person.
Where do you go for inspiration?
Art is everywhere but true inspiration comes from ballet and music. I think there is a lot of sound and movement in my work.