Milan – September 17, 2022. The winner of the seventh edition of the Michele Cea Award , aimed at young emerging Italian and foreign artists and established by the Michele Cea ETS Foundation , is Nara Tomassini , 36, originally from Trevi (Pg), with the painting entitled “Secret Garden (rest on the banks of the lake)” . Nara was awarded with the following motivation: “As in a photograph, the artist's delicate painting immortalizes the desire for a return to primordial mutual respect. A spatial and emotional universe in which clear water can flow from the source of life, no longer tainted by the pain of acts that destroy the dignity and the body of the person”. The artist won first place by winning a sum of 2,500 euros, a glass sculpture made by the sculptor Germano Caiano based on work no. 50 “La Scala” by Michele Cea ; a solo and/or group exhibition; publication in the monthly Arte (Cairo Editore) of October 2022 and a mention in the Catalog of Modern Art 2023 (CAM 59 – Editoriale Giorgio Mondadori). Ranking second and third in the ranking are Marco Corridoni , 31, already winner of the sixth edition of the Michele Cea Prize and originally from San Severino Marche (Macerata) , with the sculpture entitled “Angels of our time” , and Adele Pennetta, Alias S.Adele , with the sculpture entitled “EXUVIA” , who win a prize of 1,000 and 500 euros respectively, in addition to a mention in the Catalog of Modern Art 2023 (CAM 59 – Editoriale Giorgio Mondadori).
Godmother of the evening Margot Sikabonyi
1st NARA TOMMASINI - Secret garden (rest on the shores of the lake)
2° MARCO CORRIDONI - Angels of Our Time
3rd ADELE PENNETTA (ST. ADELE) - EXUDIA
The three artists were awarded today, September 17, during the opening evening of With Light in Their Eyes, the free event dedicated to art and young emerging artists, on stage in Milan until September 25 at the “Ex Fornace” space, Alzaia Naviglio Pavese, 16. The event,which brings together figurative arts, literature, and photography, is organized by theMichele Cea ETS Foundation, with the patronage of the Municipality of Milan – Municipio 6, the Metropolitan City of Bari, the Brera Art School, the Academy of Fine Arts of Agrigento, the Regional Association of Puglia, Casa delle Artiste, GAL and with the support of Anteprima design, Well See, and Mayestus.
Winners and finalists on display from September 17th to 25th. All 12 finalist works will remain on display at the "Ex Fornace" space, Alzaia Naviglio Pavese, 16, Milan, for the entire duration of the " With Light in Their Eyes" event. Opening hours: daily 10:00-12:30/16:00-21:00. On event days, the exhibition will close at 11:00 PM (see attached program).
The Michele Cea Award. Now in its seventh year, the Michele Cea Award, whose mission is to give visibility to emerging young artists and provide them with financial support, is increasingly gaining ground in the world of figurative arts. This year's contest saw 143 Italian and international artists participate, submitting works of painting, graphic design, sculpture, and photography to the jury. This result recognizes the commitment of the Michele Cea ETS Foundation, established by Lina Bavaro and Nicola Cea in memory of their only son, Michele, an artist who passed away prematurely in 2015 at the age of 27. Since then, in memory of their son, Lina and Nicola have supported many young artists through the Foundation's activities and the establishment of the Michele Cea Award, helping them not to give up and to continue believing in their dreams and their talent.
“Since we can no longer support Michele with his art, we help all other young people to make themselves known without asking for anything in return,” say Nicola Cea and Lina Bavaro, respectively President and Vice President of the Michele Cea ETS Foundation.
Below is the complete program of the With the light in their eyes event.
Photo credits for the winning artists and the awards ceremony: Photographs by Roberto Biavaschi.
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Who we are. The Michele Cea ETS Foundation's primary goal is to support artists and creatives, both young and old, by providing them with spaces where they can immerse themselves, create, and exhibit their work. In addition to organizing the "Michele Cea Award," the Foundation promotes Michele Cea's work and promotes art in all its forms on a non-profit basis through solo and group exhibitions throughout Italy, traveling roundtables, and support services, as well as counseling and training.
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