Tina Alberni
I'm a multidisciplinary intuitive artist exploring mixed media, creating collections highlighting contemporary global issues illuminating our interconnectedness
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Tina 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, her studio practice includes 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.
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As a multidisciplinary artist, I'm driven by the thrill of unpredictability and the vibrant energy of mixed media. My work serves as a dynamic exploration of contemporary issues, drawing from painting, glass, and collage to illuminate the interconnectedness of our world.
Inspired by the colors and vibrancy of nature, I passionately delve into themes such as climate crisis, endangered species, and the impact of human behavior on the environment. Through a blend of graphic and expressive styles, my art is emotionally charged, aiming to shed light on contemporary global issues impacting biodiversity.
My creative process is underpinned by automatism, serving as the initial conduit for ideas to gradually materialize, evolving through successive layers of my artwork. Working spontaneously on a large scale, I merge minute detail with larger expressive sections, creating an ebb and flow that aims to draw viewers into a dialogue with my art.
Each piece begins with random markings and colors, evolving into intricate forms and compositions. With my trained knowledge of art principles, I seek to craft unique pieces that seek to engage and challenge the viewer. My art is a reflection of the beauty and complexity of the world around us, a call to action to protect our planet for future generations, and a beacon of hope amidst the challenges we face.