Renata Cosi, born in Cesena, Italy, 1983 and Cristina Cosi, born in Cesena, Italy, 1980 got graduated at the Federico Fellini Art Institute in Riccione, Italy. Followed different art education paths: Renata as a Ceramic Designers (Fondazione Zavatta, Rimini, Italy, 2005) and Cristina as an Illustrator (Scuola del libro, Urbino, Italy, 2002). They combine their knowledge in ceramic and drawing techniques. The dialogue and a shared ethical and aesthetic point of view lead Renata and Cristina to a common visual language that distinguishes their path in contemporary art. They realize sculptures using ceramic and clays, combined with resin, metal, wood and yarns. Their poetic research focuses on the essential relationship that exists between the individual and the society. Beside contemporary art they also collaborate with architectural firms and interior designers, creating site-specific installations. They developed prototypes and ceramic fashion accessories with important brands. They created their own line of bijoux – distinguished by a sculptural design - that was selected for a contemporary jewelry exhibition curated by Vogue Italia - Alta Roma and Politecnico of Milan. They live and work in Savignano Sul Rubicone, Italy.
Exhibitions:
2023 – “rivoluzionEvoluzione” solo exhibition curated by Paolo Repetto, at the Progettoarte elm contemporary art gallery, Milan (MI)
2023 – Collective exhibition IX VAF Foundation prize, at Castello Estense in Ferrara, (FE)
2022 - “Ossimori” collective exhibition curated by Matteo Galbiati at the Rocca di Umbertide Center for Contemporary Art (PG) promoted by the municipality of Umbertide (PG) in collaboration with the Kromya Art Gallery, Verona ( IT) - Lugano (CH)
2022 - “Ossimori” collective exhibition curated by Matteo Galbiati, at the Swiss headquarters of the Kromya Art Gallery, Verona (IT) - Lugano (CH)
2022 – Collective exhibition IX VAFSTIFTUNG Foundation prize, at Statdgalerie, Kiel (DE)
2022 – “Ossimori” Collective exhibition curated by Matteo Galbiati, at the Veronese headquarters of Kromya Art Gallery (VR)
2020 – Selected for the IX edition of the VAF Stiftung Foundation Prize
2020 – ARTEAM CUP AWARD, exhibition of the competition finalists, curated by Matteo Galbiati, Livia Savorelli, Nadia Stefanel, held by Dino Zoli Foundation, Forlì, Italy
2019 – Collective exhibition held by Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery Lara and Rino Costa, Valenza, Italy
2019 – “Society” solo exhibition of contemporary art curated by Francesca Caldari sponsored by City of Fusignano (Ravenna), Italy and Contemporary Art Gallery Lara and Rino Costa, Valenza, Italy. Held by “Spazio Cose Belle” Fusignano
2018 – Collective exhibition held by Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery Lara and Rino Costa, Valenza, Italy
2017-2018 – “Frammenti” Twenty artists from the 50s to the present, curated by Federico Bonioni, Galleria Bonioni Arte, Reggio Emilia, Italy
2016-2017 – “Forme e colori”, Twenty-five artists from the 50s to the present, curated by Federico Bonioni, Galleria Bonioni Arte, Reggio Emilia, Italy
2016 - Site specific installation for “Eurocom D.L.E.”, Montemarciano, Italy
2016 – “La scultura è una cosa seria” collective exhibition curated by Niccolò Bonechi at the Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery Bonioni Arte, Reggio Emilia, Italy
2016 – “Dialoghi paralleli” collective exhibition curated by the Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery Lara and Rino Costa, Valenza, Italy
2015 – “Spazio allo spazio” XII° edition, curated by Oscar Dominguez at the “Contemporanea” modern and contemporary art fair, Forlì, Italy
2015 – “Codice art” Palazzo Rasponi, Ravenna, collective exhibition of contemporary art sponsored by the Province and the Department of Culture of Ravenna, Italy
2014 – “Wall of dolls”, Milano, installation against femicide sponsored by the City of Milano, Italy
2012 – “Spazio allo spazio” IX° edition, curated by Oscar Dominguez at the “Contemporanea” modern and contemporary art fair, Forlì, Italy
2012 – “Quattro x quattro” curated by Oscar Dominguez held at the “Vernice Art Fair” X° edition, modern and contemporary art fair, Forlì, Italy
2011 – “La stanza segreta”, Palazzo del Podestà , Rimini, collective exhibition within the event “Manifesta” V° edition, with the patronage of the Province and the Culture Department of Rimini, Italy
They participate at modern and contemporary art fairs such as Arte Fiera Bologna, Art Verona, BAF.
They live and work in Savignano sul Rubicone, Italy.
