MÉLISSA LOSANO

Mélissa writes: 

Based in Aoste, in the Isère department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region (France), I worked for the Cultural Department of the Aosta Valley, an institution dedicated to the restoration of heritage across numerous historical sites as well as within the historic center of Florence. It was in this context that I was trained in restoration techniques using plant-based processes.

Born into a family of Italian origin, I have always been surrounded since childhood by the beauty of artistic works.

At a very young age, I began drawing lessons at the age of six. I had the chance to meet Mr. François Oberfalcer, a watercolor artist trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Czechoslovakia and internationally recognized. He taught me not only drawing techniques, but above all humility and simplicity in the way of working on an artwork, a painting, or other supports.

Driven by the need to understand materials before restoring them, I trained in cabinetmaking and marquetry, complemented by specialized professional studies. I worked with a master trained at the École Boulle in Paris, then completed an internship at the Mobilier National, a decisive experience that oriented me toward heritage restoration. I later trained as a Conservator-Restorer of Cultural Heritage.

I worked within the Cultural Department of the Aosta Valley, in the Historic Monuments service, as well as in Florence.

From this dual approach — restoration and creation — emerged a personal research that I developed and patented: a technique for using pastel on precious wood. I also design my supports and frames from wood destined for the waste disposal center, which I fully transform, giving it a second life.

My work exists in a dialogue between memory and creation, nature and humanity. Each piece offers a sensitive experience where matter becomes language, and the viewer is invited to complete the story through their own emotion.

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