Balanced Forces: NYC

Augmented Reality allows what is intangible to become present, and what is far away to feel close.

Augmented Reality occurs when digital works are layered into physical spaces. By doing so, the gap between your here and my here is bridged, as is the gap between you and me, between your reality and mine. Not only space but also time zones are bridged. In a shared,  augmented space, what separates us begins to dissolve. 

I am honoured that my iPhoneart will be shown in AR in “Balanced Forces: NYC”. This will be an augmented reality public art walk taking place in the heart of New York City on International Peace Day, 21 September 2025.

On that day, the city will become a canvas for voices and visions from around the globe. Visitors will have their realities augmented not just digitally, but emotionally.

Included might be the artworks of artists from unstable or unsafe environments where traditional exhibition opportunities are way out of reach. Physical galleries may be inaccessible, resources scarce, and travel impossible.

On International Peace Day artists in the exhibition and all those who join the public art walk, will be reminded of our shared humanity. 

As strangers pause, lift their phones and enter the world of each artist and encounter their vision, they will see something that is not bound by walls, borders or limits.  They will experience artworks that  have the ability to dissolve distance and to connect people who many never meet in person. They will encounter art that is not confined to gallery walls or limited by geography. 

Art can live in augmented reality, rising in public spaces for anyone to encounter.  

Color Healing

As an iPhone artist, my work explores the interplay of stillness and movement occurring simultaneously. Color Healing is a visual meditation, inviting viewers to experience color as a vibrational force that can restore balance and foster peace. The artwork offers a moment of quiet contemplation amidst motion, and is a reminder of the healing potential found in presence and perception.

The Balanced Forces: NYC art walk takes place between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM EST in Bryant Park and the starting point is Margaritaville Resort, 560 Seventh Avenue, New York  Live Streaming Event. 1 October 2025 > for info

VicoliÈArte2025

Ariano Irpino is a city in southern Italy. Once a year in the historic centre of the town, a cultural event is held which transforms the alleyways of the city into an open air creative laboratory. This provides an engaging experience of art, music, performances, installations, workshops, exhibitions and many other features. 

The winding alleys, vicoli in Italian, feature multiple layers of paving stones and building materials. The alleys are not simply pathways, but rather reflections of the city’s growth, with each layer telling a story of past inhabitants. 

This year’s event is titled VicoliÈArte2025, and promises yet another adventure filled with creativity, beauty and sharing. The event runs from 28 August 2025 - 31 August 2025 and is open daily from 18h00 - 24h00 CET. 

I was delighted when I was approached by Aethereal Studios who will present The Aethereal Gallery at the event. Located in extended reality, visitors to the festival will be able to access the gallery in the Auditorium Lina Wertmúller via a virtual reality headset or via a laptop projected onto a screen. Aethereal Studios has offered me a permanent exhibition in their gallery which will open at the festival. 

“. . . passeggiare insieme . . .” or “. . . walking together . . .”, the title of my exhibition, will feature my iPhoneart. 

The works in this exhibition come with an invitation to journey together. They provoke curiosity and launch a challenge to the viewer to come along and discover the secrets hidden in mysterious alleyways, where one has not traveled before. Embracing the adventure and walking together gives space to a longing to share all the sensations and emotions that arise during the experience.

For those unable to attend the event in person, I invite you to follow my social media for a direct link to the gallery once the festival begins.  I hope to see you there! 

Update: The gallery is now permanently open and you can visit it here.

Sacred Art 3.0

In 2015 I visited Piazza del Popolo, one of the most famous and significant squares in Rome. At the heart of the city, this square has a long history and is an important point of reference for residents and tourists alike.

Its ancient roots date back to Roman times when it was an obligatory passage point for those entering the city from the northern side. The square as we see it today is the result of an urban intervention in 1550 which has been modified over the centuries.

Piazza del Popolo has always been a meeting place and a point of socialization.  It is surrounded by cafes, shops and restaurants and is an important hub for those who move around the centre of Rome.

Located in the square is the Basilica of Santa Maria in Montesanto, a Baroque church which is one of two churches that stand on opposite sides of the square. It is called “Church of the Artists”. Its proximity to this important square which is a centre for art and culture, led to it being frequented by personalities from the art world over the centuries. It continues to be a meeting place for artists today

Looking back at my photos from 2015, I discovered a video I took of people walking across the square with the Church of the Artists in the background.  Little did I know then, that ten years later the figures in my iPhone artworks would “walk” across this square inviting visitors to the square to join them!

I am thrilled to announce my participation in the upcoming “Sacred Art 3.0” exhibition, set to take place at Rome’s historic Piazza del Popolo from19 February 2025 to 23 February 2025 between 7 PM and 11 PM. Celebrating the “Jubilee 2025”, this innovative event will inaugurate the “Jubilee of Artists” and transform the square into an open-air gallery, projecting digital artworks directly onto its pavements, thereby allowing visitors to engage with the pieces in a dynamic and immersive manner.

“Sacred Art 3.0”, under the patronage of the Pontifical Academy of Theology and the Basilica of Santa Maria in Montesano, has invited international artists to reinterpret traditional sacred themes through contemporary digital media. The selected artworks will be displayed in a continuous loop, accompanied by ambient music, creating a reflective and interactive atmosphere. The works will be projected from the Basilica onto the square. Attendees are encouraged to walk over the projections, becoming integral components of the art experience. The location for this event, and all the surrounding elements, make this space so special for such a project.

This project has been conceived by Paolo Ferigo and Stefano Favaretto who also acts as curator.  I have had the honour and pleasure to meet and collaborate with Stefano on various projects in the Spatial metaverse.

Diversity

As an iPhone artist, my creative process involves capturing fleeting moments through focused observation and deep listening to my surroundings. This practice allows me to perceive and convey the subtle energies and vibrations present in everyday life. Participating in this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to present my work in a format that encourages public interaction, aligning with my belief in art as a shared, communal experience. For this prestigious exhibition, my artworks have been animated to take my concept of stillness in movement into yet another dimension.

I am honored and humbled to contribute to this event, which seeks to make sacred art accessible and engaging to a broad audience. If you’re in Rome during these dates, I invite you to visit Piazza del Popolo to experience this fusion of tradition and technology firsthand. I will also share updates on my social media to share this immersive artistic journey with you.