STEFANIA ZOPPELLARO - Born in Lendinara (Rovigo, Italy) on 13th June 1968 Education: Her passion for ceramics and artistic creativity came from a family of artists, where both her parents were painters and ceramists. She attended the studios of ceramist masters, among which the School of Art in Castelmassa and the laboratories of Prof. Nico Toniolo of Marostica and Roberto Dal Sasso, further developing her passion for Raku.

Subjects: Her artistic creations in Raku ceramics are unique pieces, entirely made by hand, without the use of molds or lathe, often with metallic effects due to the addition of silver nitrate to the enamel, to further enrich the work; moreover the color is paint-brushed.

The artist has been always fascinated by this ancient art, combining philosophy and a deep love for nature; when she learned this technique, she was deeply involved.

She designs and manufactures artistic works, all customizable; each piece is unique one and made by hand. Each work can become an original gift, signed by the artist, including a certificate of authenticity.

Therefore each object has unique and inimitable characteristics, which give value and personality to the artwork.

Many creations have been presented to national and international competitions. Below the list of the latest participations:
Tuscania (VT), Palazzo Fani, July 2022; Castellamonte (TO), 61st edition International Exhibition of Ceramics Aug. 2022; Montecarlo, Artexpò Gallery winning theAward“La Palma d’oro for the Visual Arts 22”; Lucca, selected for participation to an auction of the auction house Gigarte; Lugo di Vicenza, “Andrea Barretta Award”, Oct. 2022; Schio (VI) Mutations competition, Lanificio Conte, Oct. 22; Padova, Arte Padova, Market show of contemporary art, Nov. 22; solo display at the Galleria in San Daniele del Friuli - Udine, Dec. 22; Luxembourg, International Art Prize, certificate of merit Luxemburg ArtPrice 22; Vicenza, KOINE’ 2023; Monza, Italian Artists, with the participation of Vittorio Sgarbi, Villa Reale, June 23, Third Place; Lecce, High merit at the Salento Biennale of Visual Arts, July 23; Bosa (Nuoro) International Biennale of Ceramic Art; Castellamonte (TO), 62nd edition International Exhibition of Ceramics, Aug. 23; Lendinara (RO), Biennale of Art in Veneto, Sept. 23; Padova, Arte Padova, Market show of contemporary art 2023.

It was written about the artist by: Andrea Barretta, Emanuele Beluffi, Rosanna Chetta, Plinio Perilli, Marco Scarazzatti, and Sandro Serradifalco.