Art
Franca Bertani - Mixed media Artist
I like working with the materials, exploring their inner nature, pushing their limits, combining them in unexpected ways, getting unorthodox results.
Making is always an important part of the process for me, when the initial ideas often morph into something different.
I love seeing the action of heat and pressure, creating something unexpected, like alchemy, hence my love for ceramic and glass.

Awards
2023
Finalist in the Portage23, Portage Ceramic Awards 2023,
Auckland, NZ
2023
Finalist in the EAA17: Estuary Art and Ecology Award, Auckland, NZ
2021
Finalist in the Cleveland National Award, Dunedin, NZ
2021
Merit award in the EAA15: Estuary Art and Ecology Award, Auckland, NZ
Group Exhibitions
2023
Portage Ceramic Awards 2023, finalists exhibition,
Auckland, NZ
2023
Finalists of the EAA17: Estuary Art and Ecology Award exhibition, Uxbridge Art centre, Auckland, NZ.
2021
Finalists of the Cleveland National Award exhibition, Dunedin, NZ.
2021
Finalists of the EAA15: Estuary Art and Ecology Award exhibition, Uxbridge Art centre Auckland, NZ.
Education
1996 -2002
Master in Industrial Design - Politechnic of Milano