Artist Statement | Alessia Sersanti

“My work is an exploration of the invisible—the emotional, spiritual, and energetic forces that shape our human experience. Through layers of paint, texture, and movement, I aim to translate what cannot be seen into something deeply felt.

Rooted in both classical tradition and intuitive expression, my art merges abstract and figurative elements. I’m drawn to contrasts: softness and strength, silence and intensity, the tangible and the ethereal. Botanical forms and natural textures often appear in my pieces, not as literal depictions but as symbolic echoes of growth, fragility, and transformation.

I work primarily with oils and acrylics, letting each medium guide me toward a different kind of storytelling. My process is layered and organic—building surfaces, scraping them back, allowing accidents to stay. I view each painting as a conversation between what I feel and what the canvas reveals.

My inspiration comes from many places: the classical beauty of my Italian heritage, the wild serenity of the Pacific Northwest, the intimacy of human connection, and the wonder found in faraway landscapes. Travel has shaped my understanding of the world and our shared emotions, reminding me that beauty and truth are universal, yet deeply personal.

Ultimately, I paint to connect—to create a pause, a breath, a space for reflection. If my work stirs something in the viewer, then it has fulfilled its purpose.”