Ludovica Gioscia, born in Rome in 1977, works and lives in London. Strongly process-based, Gioscia’s practice reads like a diary of layered experiences and relations. Often employing unusual materials, such as cat hair, emotions and energy, the artists’ studio functions as the catalyst for non-linear ecological experiments.
Recent solo shows include The Tenderness Of Insects, VITRINE, Basel, CH (2019); POP THERAPY. Lo spirito rivoluzionario delle figurine Fiorucci, Museo della Figurina, Modena, IT (2019); Nuclear Reaction Cosmic Interactionat Ex Elettrofonica, Rome, IT (2018); Infinite Present, Baert Gallery, Los Angeles, US (2017) and Shapeshifters, Max Mara, London, UK (2017). Previous solo shows include Forecasting Ouroboros, MACRO, Rome, IT (2012) and Papered Portraits, The Warhol, Pittsburgh, US (2009). Gioscia has participated in numerous group shows in galleries and institutions including La Fabbrica del Cioccolato, Blenio, CH; Creative Centre Osaka, Osaka, JP; Palazzo da Mosto, Fondazione Palazzo Magnani, Reggio Emilia, IT; Palazzo Fiano and American Academy, Rome, IT; FuturDome, Milan, IT; Salon 94, The Flag Art Foundation, Allegra LaViola, NY, US; Maraya Art Park, Sharjah, U.A.E.; The Miro’ Foundation, Barcelona, ES; Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, UK; Jerwood Space, South London Gallery and Sothebys, London, UK; MNAC, Bucharest, RO; and Comfort Moderne, Poitiers, FR.
Ludovica is included in the recent survey on sculpture 100 Sculptors of Tomorrow published by Thames & Hudson and As Brilliant As The Sun published by Vanilla edizioni.
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Adrian lee, Interview with Ludovoca Giosca, Artvehicle 52, 2010, 'Pan-Hotdog' & 'Pan-Cheeseburger' Vomitoriae, 2010, Wood, metal, fabric, wallpaper, plastic and gloss paint. Photography: Michele Panzeri. Courtesy The Agency Gallery, London
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Luigi Galimberti Faussone, Ludovica Giosca at Galleria Mangiabarche, Italy, Kolaj, Issue 7, 2013. Image: Mineral Rush Flamingo Crush (details), 2013, found and custom-made screen-printed wallpapers, 13.78’ x 32.8’ x 1.64', Galleria Mangiabarche (Fondazione MACC), Calasetta. Photography: Nelly Dietzel. Courtesy the Artist and Galleria Riccardo Crespi, Milan
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Christine Takengny, Ludovica Gioscia: Artist To Watch, Contemporary Art Society, October 25th, 2018. Image: Nuclear Reaction Cosmic Interaction, 2018. Ex Elettrofonica, Rome. Installation view. Photograph: Matteo D'Eletto.