Realistic portraits
My works are the result of an unconscious fusion between canvas and reality, I’m only the connection in between. As if in front of a misted mirror, the expression slowly takes shape and materializes on a time machine made out of wood and linen. My task consists exactly in impressing the essence of the subject on the canvas, so as to give him life forever.
«Life is so rich in emotions that every now and then I enjoy capturing one to give it to the passing of time»
Raffaella Usai
AWARDS
London Art Biennale 2023
Selected for the London Art Biennale 2023 with the artwork “The soul of a dancer”.
Talent Prize Award 2023
Talent Prize Award in Teravarna International Juried Art Competition 2023 - Portrait.
https://www.teravarna.com/winners-2023-portrait-6
ARTBOX.PROJECTS NEW YORK 2.0
Certificate of participation with the artwork "The Soul of a Dancer (First Sister)".
For being accepted by the jury for the ARTBOX.PROJECTS NEW YORK 2.0
and shown at the NYC Artexpo, Manhattan, New York from 17th April - 26th April 2023
Certificate of participation with the artwork "Resilience through the Apocalypse (Second Sister)".
For being accepted by the jury for the ARTBOX.PROJECTS NEW YORK 2.0
and shown at the NYC Artexpo, Manhattan, New York from 17th April - 26th April 2023
American Art Awards Competition 2022
My work “Shodai Soke Adriano Busà” won “Masterpiece Prize" for the one piece winning in most categories with most cumulative votes.
3rd PLACE CATEGORY 2. ACRYLIC / FIGURE
“Shodai Soke Adriano Busà “ 50x75 cm Acrylic on canvas.
3rd PLACE CATEGORY 2. ACRYLIC / FIGURE
“Exploring The Surface Of The Abyss” 50x70 cm Acrylic.
3rd PLACE CATEGORY 2. ACRYLIC / FIGURE
“Indian Beauty” 50x70 cm Acrylic on canvas.
1st PLACE CATEGORY 28. ORIENT / ASIAN SUBJECT
“Indian Beauty” 50x70 cm Acrylic on canvas.
2nd PLACE CATEGORY 31. PORTRAIT OF SOMEONE FAMOUS
“Mike Tyson Portrait” 80x60 cm Acrylic on canvas.
1st PLACE CATEGORY 32. PORTRAIT OF SOMEONE NOT FAMOUS
“Shodai Soke Adriano Busà” 50x75 cm Acrylic on canvas.
2nd PLACE CATEGORY 34. REALISM / HUMAN
“Shodai Soke Adriano Busà” 50x75 cm Acrylic on canvas.
1st PLACE CATEGORY 38. RELIGIOUS / SPIRITUAL
“St. Michael Archangel” 95x120 cm Acrylic on linen.
2nd. PLACE CATEGORY 38. RELIGIOUS / SPIRITUAL
“Copy of Madonna del Latte by Defendente Ferrari” 79x110 cm Acrylic on linen.