A journey shaped by creativity and resolution
Ramona ZordiniThe artistic path is that marked by resilience, passion and an unwavering need for self -expression. Having grown up in Italy, she turned to creativity both as an escape and a means of treating a difficult childhood. Art has never been simply an interest – it was an essential rescue buoy, a survival tool that she kissed from an early age. Initially attracted by drawing and painting, she envisaged a future dedicated to these forms. However, his trajectory changed during his academic studies when a particularly inspiring photography teacher presented him to the expressive possibilities of the medium. This moment sparked a lasting love for photography, putting it on a path that would define her career.
After completing her university studies, she plunged into the art world, sailing in the difficult but enriching landscape of exhibitions and competitions. Zordini's work has constantly recognition, not by adherence to a specific artistic label, but by its incessant exploration of transformation, identity and raw human emotions. Although his work is rooted in photography, his approach is not conventional, pushing the limits of technique and form. As her artistic voice evolved, she gravity towards alternative photographic processes, finally finding her creative house in cyanotype – a medium that has resonated deeply with her vision.
Zordini describes his link with cyanotype as immediate and deep, an experience of love in sight. Unlike traditional photography, which captures a moment in time with brutal precision, the cyanotype allows it to manipulate, deform and reconstruct imagery in an organic and deeply personal way. His practice has since focused on a rare variation in the process known as the tricolor Cyanotype, a technique that adds complexity and depth to its compositions. Thanks to this method, it manufactures complex collages which, while appearing without seam, undergo extensive transformations before reaching their final form.
Ramona Zordini: emotional currents of art
The heart of Zordini's work lies in its exploration of human emotions – in particular those that exist in tension, discomfort and transition. It plunges into the themes of identity, personal evolution and the psychological weight of change. Its compositions act as visual metaphors, capturing the inexpressible states of being which define human experience. The mixture of different images, textures and layers of cyanotype allows him to build a story that feels both intimate and universal.
Its artistic process is meticulous, involving several stages of experimentation, superposition and refinement. Although its last pieces often give off dream quality, they are rooted in a deep commitment to reality. She describes her cyanotype collages as being in constant transformation – by mirging the very subjects that they represent. The fragmented and superimposed nature of his work testifies to the complexities of memory, time and self -perception. Each element of its compositions is deliberately chosen, each alteration representing an emotional change or an internal conflict.
Zordini's workspace reflects the complex nature of its process. Surrounded by paper, photographic chemicals, negatives, bromography and a constantly occupied work table, it moves between artistic experimentation and the requirements of daily life. As a mother of two children, with a house that also includes a dog and two cats, she takes up the challenge of balancing an intense creative concentration with an environment full of distractions. However, despite these interruptions, his dedication remains firm. She often works during the quiet hours in the morning or late in the night, moments when the outside world is receding, allowing her a complete immersion in her art.
The influence of masters and the rhythm of the cyanotype
Zordini's artistic sensitivities have been shaped by influences that are both historical and contemporary. Among the masters who have left a lasting impact on his work, Max Ernst and Gustav Klimt distinguish themselves as sources of inspiration. Ernst's surrealist and complex compositions, in particular, resonate with her deeply – her painting of the merger of the bride is the one she could spend hours admiring, attracted by her masterful use of unlimited color and creativity. The psychological intensity of Ernst's work finds echoes in his own practice, where subconscious emotions receive a visual form.
Beyond historical figures, she finds an equal inspiration in contemporary artists such as Roger Ballen and Lola Dupré, whose innovative approaches question the limits of photographic art and based on collage. It is also attracted to emerging talents like Evelin Bencicova, whose conceptual imagery aligns with its own interests for identity and transformation. These various influences fuel her continuous experimentation, pushing her to refine and extend her practice.
For Zordini, the cyanotype is more than a simple technique – it is a medium that moves in harmony with its creative rhythm. Unlike conventional photographic processes based on instant results, cyanotype requires patience and adaptation. The unpredictability of the process reflects the fluidity of emotion and memory, which makes it the perfect vehicle for its artistic exploration. She describes it as a dance, a continuous exchange between control and surrender, where each stage of the process reveals new possibilities. This balance between structure and spontaneity is what makes it so dynamic, each piece bearing an energy which feels simultaneously deliberate and organic.
Ramona Zordini: Dreaming in cyan and stone
While Zordini has already established a unique voice in the art world, his vision extends far beyond his current work. She dreams of creating large -scale projects that require unconventional spaces, pushing the limits of how her cyanotype compositions interact with their environment. Among the many concepts she is considering, we stand out – a project that has focused in her mind for years, waiting for good conditions to materialize. It requires an old circular room with raw stone walls, a frame that would amplify the depth and texture of its work. This ambitious vision remains an aspiration, depending on subsidies and logistical possibilities, but it remains confident that it will come to life one day.
His artistic ambition is fed not only by the desire to expand the extent of his work, but also by an insatiable curiosity for new techniques. Although photography remains at the heart of her practice, she is continuously experimenting with other mediums, including drawing, sculpture, engraving, graphics, sewing and conception of sets. Each new skill adds another layer to his artistic language, allowing him to approach his work under a new point of view.
In his heart, Zordini is an artist motivated by an intense need to preserve, remember and communicate. Photography, for her, is not only to capture an image – it is a way of keeping moments and people who could otherwise fade in darkness. The cyanotype, with its slow and immersive process, aligns with this impulse, offering it a means of building memory rather than simply documenting it. Whether it is working on a small collage or imagining a vast installation specific to the site, its commitment to explore the depths of human emotion remains the guiding force behind its art.
