Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Hobbies and Interests
Qualifications
Passion is my hobby
Additional Information
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Antonella Mason

Antonella Mason

Mogliano Veneto

Summary

Professional visual artist with robust experience in creating compelling visual content. Skilled in various artistic techniques and digital tools, consistently delivering high-quality work. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring alignment with project goals and evolving requirements. Known for reliability and results-driven approach, balancing creativity with strategic execution.

Recognized for consistently developing innovative techniques to encourage creativity and visual product improvement. Experienced in painting medium and versatile in thematic experimentation. Disciplined and productive creative with diverse and varied portfolio showcasing personal evolution in artistic journey.


Creative curator with background in visual arts, bringing valuable experience and impactful achievements in art exhibitions and collaborative projects. Demonstrated expertise in conceptualizing and executing visual designs that captivate audiences. Proven ability to use innovative techniques and artistic skills to enhance project outcomes.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Instructor in Psychology/Artist

Self Employed Services
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Established high expectations for all students, motivating them to achieve their full academic potential.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.

Visual Artist - Curator

Self Employed
01.1995 - 12.2023

Designed visually appealing promotional materials for exhibitions, events, or personal branding purposes.

Boosted online presence through strategic social media marketing, increasing visibility and attracting new potential buyers.

Created commissioned artwork for organizations and private clients.

Managed installation and dismantling of exhibits, ensuring smooth operations and visitor satisfaction.

Helped artwork meet standards of quality and accuracy.


The following are selected shows of my career as an artist:


SELECTED SOLO SHOWS:

  • 2019 Diary of the Third Dimension Relationship between Conscious and Unconscious 364days+1 Ivancich Palace Venice 10/5-31
  • 2018 Diary of the Third Dimension. Relationship between Conscious and Unconscious 364days+1 Sala Comunale d’Arte Trieste Italy 5/25 - 6/16
  • 2017 Vertically: Terza Dimensione - Civic Museum Sala della Ragione Asolo Treviso Italy 10/8-22
  • 2017 Vertically -Talenti Gallery Portobuffole’ Treviso Italy 9/30 - 11/26
  • 2016 From Becoming to Vertically - Villa Giovannina Villorba Treviso Italy11/5 -12/7
  • 2016 The Artist Tells Herself - Murano Inn Porto Piccolo Sistiana Italy 6/24 - 9/24
  • 2015 Two Artists Show - De Bakkerij Art House Bergen Netherlands 6/12 - 8/25
  • 2014 Antonella Mason Spazio Open Bevacqua - Panigai Treviso Italy 9/8-21
  • 2008 Antonella - Synchronicity Fine Arts Gallery - New York N.Y. 3/6-29
  • 2004 Crema Annual Selected Artist Show - Treviso Italy
  • 2002 Diario di vita -Villa Bembo - Casale sul Sile Italy
  • 2001 Portraits -Centro d'Arte e Cultura Brolo - Mogliano Veneto Italy


SELECTED GROUP SHOWS:

  • 2016 Cinema in Art - Mazzoleni Gallery on Cinema Biennale - Venice Sacca Sessola Italy 9/10 -10/15
  • 2016 Action! Bottega d'Arte Gallery - Florence Italy 1/20-28
  • 2016 Avantgarde Merlino’s Gallery Bottega d’Arte - Florence Italy1/8-18
  • 2016 Farini Gallery - Bologna Italy1/30 -2/14
  • 2013 /2014 Varini Clinic Foundation Selected artist - Orselina, Locarno CH 12/5-/5/30
  • 2013 ArtBrescia International Contemporary Art Biennale - Brescia Italy 4/20 -5/5
  • 2011 International Contemporary Art Expo - Castel Dell’Ovo e dell'Arte Naples Italy 11/5-20
  • 2011 ArtBrescia International Contemporary Art Biennale -Mazzucchelli Museum - Brescia Italy 9/10-21
  • 2011 “Got Art?” Queens College Queens - New York City 5/20-28
  • 2009 “Art for Abruzzo” Abate Zanetti Glass School - Murano Venice 11/27
  • 2009 “Art for Abruzzo” Institute of Italian Culture - London 6/29 -7/5
  • 2008 Syosset Library L.I New York November
  • 2008 St John’s University Exhibition October
  • 2008 Galeria De Arte Gaudí - Madrid August1/31
  • 2008 Sun Yat Sen Gallery Department of Fine Arts St. John's University - NYC 6/1-30
  • 2007 Manhattan Arts Gallery24th Anniversary Online Exhibition NYC
  • 2003 Miromesnil Gallery - Paris France 6/2-16
  • 1997 Roncade Castle - Roncade TV Italy
  • 1996 Trevisan Art Center - Treviso Collective Treviso TV Italy
  • 1995 International Art School of Venice - Venice Italy

Guest Artist

Unitre, Free University, Astori College
10.2021 - 10.2021

Educational Activity Program

History and artistic evolution through the inspiration of personal life experience


  • Participated in workshops and panel discussions related to the art, broadening exposure as an expert guest artist.


Artistic Jury

Asolo Art Film Festival
08.2021 - 08.2021

Artistic Jury for Asolo Art Film Festival

Round table on Art as Research for an Ideal Dimension

Meetings with artists, directors, journalists


  • Elevated brand visibility through targeted social media campaigns that showcased unique artistic achievements and initiatives.
  • Increased artistic collaboration by building and maintaining strong relationships with artists, designers, and production teams.


Artist Relations Manager

CIMBA Italy
12.2017 - 12.2017
  • Produced Commissioned Public Art in workshop video and art performance
  • Mentored senior staff members in the department while fostering a positive team environment that focused on achieving collective goals through the use of art messages

Artist Public Art Comission

Alisea
10.2015 - 10.2015

• Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product

• Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.

Artist Curator

Art House De Bakkerij
06.2015 - 08.2015

Residence in art gallery for networking.


  • Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
  • Enhanced gallery visitors' experience by conducting engaging art tours, explaining significance and history behind each piece.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
  • Created commissioned artwork for organizations and private clients.
  • Coordinated with art galleries to arrange display and sale of artwork.

Guest Artist Instructor

ROC College
02.2015 - 02.2015
  • Conducted workshops for aspiring artists, sharing techniques in various mediums and inspiring creativity.
  • Mentored junior artists in studio, providing guidance on technical skills and professional development.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.


Art Student Worker

Sun Yat Sen Gallery St. John's University
04.2008 - 06.2008
  • Collaborated with fellow art students on group projects, promoting teamwork and communication skills.
  • Enhanced creative skills by participating in various art workshops and courses
  • Networked with professional artists at industry events, opening doors for future collaborations or employment opportunities after graduation.

Visual Artist - Art Store Director and Owner

Zizzania
01.1985 - 01.2006
  • I have started a career in the field of sterling silver business, while working as a visual artist in designing precious objects
  • In 4 years I have opened two stores and continued to work on my education all my life
  • The experience of business since a very young age, also due to my family business, has improved my skills communications

Education

BFA Degree with Honors -

Queens College, CUNY, NY
01.2011

Basic general courses toward BFA - undefined

St. Jon's University
01.2009

Color Value Course with Peter Cox - undefined

Art Students Leaugue
01.2001

Woodcut Course with Andreas Kramer - undefined

Venice Graphic International School
01.1997

Nude Drawing - undefined

Free School of Venice Art Academy
01.1996

Ragioneria Business High School Diploma - undefined

Parini College Mestre
01.1984

Ragioneria Business High School - undefined

Astori College
01.1983

Skills

  • Knowledge of written and spoken English
  • Strong communication skills
  • Written communication
  • Critical thinking promotion
  • Drawing and painting techniques
  • Exhibiting curation
  • Artwork installation
  • Organizational skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Online teaching experience
  • Workshop experience
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Peer mentoring
  • Diversity and inclusion

Accomplishments

  • 2021/2023 Mentored students in Psychology in freshman and senior seminars at University at Albany, NY as a visual artist guest instructor on decision making through the Relationship of Art to Mind
  • 2019 Author James Stellar mentions Antonella Mason in his book “Education that Works” on page 70
  • 2018 Author Sara Paretsky mentions Antonella Mason in her Sunday Times Book of the month Shell Game on page 33
  • 2017 Invited to perform Agreement for Interactive Painting Lecture and Painting Creation on a Theme for a public art exhibition presented in Paderno del Grappa at CIMBA Italy - US Universities Consortium
  • 2016 Author Margaret Kinsman mentions Antonella Mason in her book Sara Paretsky: a Companion to the Mistery Fiction on page 44
  • 2011 Highest Award for the Art – Queens College City University of New York
    2009 Academic Outstanding Award from Queens College CUNY – Institute of Italian Culture Park Ave New York City – June
  • 2010 Author Sara Paretsky mentions Antonella Mason in her book Body Work on page 29
  • 2009 Author Sara Paretsky mentions Antonella Mason in her New York Best Seller book Hardball on page 25
  • 2009 Donated artwork Art for Abruzzo - Institute of Italian Culture London 6/29 7/5 community fundraising event.

References

References available upon request.

Hobbies and Interests

Art and everything is involving with the Arts & Design. Art History and books. Linguistic and languages. Contemporary Social Problems, especially inspiring and mentoring new generations toward the discovery of each one personal talent and self motivation. Respect for environment, people, and animals. Researching and working for connecting human kind toward life understanding, keeping the human core at the center of existence while considering new technologies and evolution.

Qualifications

  • Qualified Italian Federation Karate (Shotokan) Instructor (not practicing at the moment)
  • First Certificate in English from British School.
  • TOEFL Queens College toward BFA
  • Academic Outstanding Award2010 Queens College at Institute of Italian Culture
  • Highest Award for the Arts from Queens College2011.
  • Speak and write academically Italian -mother tongue- and fluent, academic English.

Passion is my hobby

Taking  every professional task, even the smaller,  as the most important to accomplish is my way to operate. I put passion in everything I do, turning any issue into a learning challenging experience for my personal growth and people's inspiration. My perfectionism reach the extreme to seek perfection in presentation and project realizations. 

Additional Information

Creating videos and performances to engage in stronger art concept communication. Always seeking new collaboration with artists, curators, musicians, performers, scientists and intellectuals to enlarge the spectrum of creative collaboration. Keeping the human core at the center while considering new technology improvements.

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Guest Artist

Unitre, Free University, Astori College
10.2021 - 10.2021

Artistic Jury

Asolo Art Film Festival
08.2021 - 08.2021

Guest Instructor in Psychology/Artist

Self Employed Services
01.2021 - 12.2023

Artist Relations Manager

CIMBA Italy
12.2017 - 12.2017

Artist Public Art Comission

Alisea
10.2015 - 10.2015

Artist Curator

Art House De Bakkerij
06.2015 - 08.2015

Guest Artist Instructor

ROC College
02.2015 - 02.2015

Art Student Worker

Sun Yat Sen Gallery St. John's University
04.2008 - 06.2008

Visual Artist - Curator

Self Employed
01.1995 - 12.2023

Visual Artist - Art Store Director and Owner

Zizzania
01.1985 - 01.2006

Basic general courses toward BFA - undefined

St. Jon's University

Color Value Course with Peter Cox - undefined

Art Students Leaugue

Woodcut Course with Andreas Kramer - undefined

Venice Graphic International School

Nude Drawing - undefined

Free School of Venice Art Academy

Ragioneria Business High School Diploma - undefined

Parini College Mestre

Ragioneria Business High School - undefined

Astori College

BFA Degree with Honors -

Queens College, CUNY, NY

Interests

Art, Contemporary Arts, Fine Arts, Literature, Poetry, Languages, Linguistic, People Human Heart&Mind, Philosophy, Psychology, Ethic, Aesthetic

Antonella Mason