Raffaella Benetti
Born
Raffaella Benetti was born in 1961 in Rovigo, Italy.
Early Life
Her early interests were rooted in philosophy, which later became a foundation for her artistic exploration.
Education
She studied at the European Center of Venice for the Crafts of Conservation of Architectural Heritage, the Slovenian Public Exhibition Center in Venice (Curatorial Practices and Contemporary Arts), and the Pontifical Athenaeum Sant’Anselmo in Rome, where she focused on Architecture and Arts for the Liturgy and began research into Byzantine iconography.
Career
She is an Italian artist working across multiple disciplines, including sculpture, photography, installation, and design. Her practice reflects an ongoing research-driven approach, developing a coherent artistic language while continually evolving in form and concept.
Materials
She works with a variety of media, including photography and installation materials, and has experimented with noble materials such as gold and silver to explore the interaction between light and colour.
Style & Subject
Her work explores philosophical and existential themes, particularly time, transience, fragility, and the passage of life, often referencing the concept of Vanitas. Nature plays a central role in her practice, both as subject and medium, through which she examines the relationship between the natural world and contemporary humanity. Her work also incorporates symbolism, spirituality, and mysticism, reflecting her interest in philosophy and literature.
Raffaella Benetti sculptures are available from the sculpture park.
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Abstract £1,998 inc VATLarge Bronze Figurative Seal Sculpture – Lulu by Raffaella Benetti
Raffaella Benetti Lulu
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Abstract £1,500 inc VATLarge Bronze Wooden Figurative Sculpture – Pensiero by Raffaella Benetti (Edition of 75)
Raffaella Benetti, Pensiero, Bronze and Wood