Tina Alberni
Alberni is a semi-abstract, phygital artist. Layers of ideas, shapes, vibrant colors and symbolism coalesce in response to present day global imbalances.
MessageTina Alberni is a visual artist based in Charlotte, North Carolina, who actively participates in the local art scene.
Her artistic journey began in New York, her birthplace, and continued as she moved to Puerto Rico, Colombia, and Miami during her formative years. After earning a Bachelor's degree in Art Education from Florida International University, Alberni taught middle and high school art in Dade County, Florida while simultaneously showcasing her artwork in exhibitions across Colombia, Europe, and New York before the age of 30.
Throughout the past three decades, Tina Alberni has exhibited her work in over 100 solo, group, and virtual shows both in the United States and abroad, receiving recognition and awards along the way. She has received grants from the Charlotte Arts and Science Council, earned first-place awards, and had her digital artwork displayed on multiple digital billboards in Miami, Charlotte, Barcelona, and Austria. Recently, she was invited to showcase her digital artwork at The Foundry Gallery in Dubai, UAE, and with The ArtBox project in Switzerland during Art Basel. Her latest digital collectible exhibited in a physical space at Casa nua in Brazil, and she has just been invited to exhibit her latest series of works for one year throughout the Bill & Patty Goerlick Galleries of CPCC in Charlotte.
Alberni's work has been published in print and online, and her pieces are found in private and public collections such as Atrium, Nevins Center, Novant, Johns Hopkins Heart & vascular Institutel(Baltimore), La Casa de la Cultura del Banco Ganadero(Bogota), Liga Contra el Cancer(Miami) Consulado General de Colombia(Miami), and Sala de Exposiciones Larrea(Madrid). Throughout her career, she has explored various paths, including co-owning an art gallery, teaching and working in arts administration, and as Creative Director of web/graphic design. She has also served on non-profit boards, been a guest speaker, and participated as a jury member for various events and organizations.
With a penchant for artistic experimentation, Alberni has delved into a diverse range of mediums, subjects, and genres. Her work often embodies her personal experiences and exhibits influences from her background in printmaking and graphic design. Alberni's artistic process is rooted in automatism, allowing ideas to gradually emerge and take shape as she creates each piece. She always works in a variety of mediums within each series.
Over the years, Alberni realizes that the profound narratives she weaves with vibrant colors evident throughout her work pay homage to the rich tapestry of Andean culture. This artistic choice is a profound tribute to the heritage that holds a special place in her heart due to her bi-cultural heritage and upbringing in Colombia.
Her creations address pressing issues such as climate change, the plight of endangered animals, the essence of human existence, and the impact of technology on society. Through her artwork, Alberni seeks to stimulate dialogue, provoke thought, and raise awareness about these crucial matters.
In recent years, Alberni has focused on her studio practice and is exploring the realms of AI, AR, and digital collectibles (NFTs) to connect with a wider audience. Her creations within the metaverse all stem from her original artworks. She begins by photographing them, making subtle adjustments using AI, and then further refining and manipulating them through tools like Photoshop, Procreate, and various other graphic programs.
Her career pursuits include accepting commissions, forming corporate partnerships, collaborating with fellow artists, consulting in the trade industry, working with interior designers, exhibiting her work in unconventional venues, and finding digital projects and exhibitions with artists and in venues around the world.
Statement
“I am an American artist known for my large-scale, semi-abstract, vibrantly colored paintings.
I feel a sense of urgency given the rapid adoption of anthropocentrism and the irreversible changes happening to our planet.
Through the vehicle of art, I shed light on current events, human states and endangered life profoundly impacted by technology and human behavior.
I interweave symbols with deep meanings referencing contemporary earth realities between layers of complex imagery, brilliant colors, and textures drawn from nature, all combined with mixed media and sometimes technology.
As an artist, I feel a deep responsibility to document today's world for future generations to learn from, but my immediate goal is to raise awareness, inspire change, and trigger action.”
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