ARTIST STATEMENT
My aesthetic research is strongly relayed to the contrast of colors, and collage, in particular, has played a key role in defining my stylistic autonomy. It remains my favorite technique, one that I continue to explore both digitally and in the illustrative side of my work.
ARTIST BIO
Chiara Dattola is based in Milan but works internationally. Active in the fields of editorial illustration, design, and artistry since 2000, she has earned widespread international recognition. Her work spans collaborations with newspapers, magazines, and advertising agencies around the globe.
Chiara creates original artworks and children’s books, both as an author and illustrator, and develops related art and illustration projects for global audiences. Her illustrations have been featured in group and personal exhibitions in Italy and abroad.
Chiara also conducts workshops on visual communication for adults and children, collaborating with public and private institutions, academies, and art schools.
In 2022, she launched her own educational initiative, SMALL ACADEMIA | School of Drawing and Imagination.