Giuliana Mottin was born in 1980 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. She began to paint at the age of 11, leading her to turn to masters as diverse as Modigliani and Picasso at a young age.

In 1998, Mottin left Brazil for Italy to further her inquiry and personal development as an artist. She attended the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence and, subsequently, the University of Florence to study costume and fashion design for theater.

Mottin has gained popular appeal with several painting techniques which she mastered over the years. In 2008 with her “Writing on Canvas” series and followed by another unique hand technique, involving the body of the artist in full contact with the colors that go onto the canvas.

In 2014, Mottin introduced a new series, “Daily Candy” which she continues by private commission. One of a kind paintings, she describes them as long-lasting color study made with paint drops. “I call an allegorical celebration of chaos. The dots are about repetition and difference.”

Mottin’s artistic journey, marked by her acclaimed Daily Candy series, took a detour into the realm of motherhood. Between 2017 and 2023, she dedicated herself to raising her two young sons. During this time, nature became a sanctuary, fostering a deep connection with the natural world. This newfound appreciation for botany inspired her to explore a new artistic medium: pressed flowers and watercolor.

This new works, introduced in 2023 is an exploration of life’s cycles through the lens of both nature and art. Pressed flowers, imbued with a sense of nostalgia, represent the impermanence and beauty found in the natural world. The watercolors behind them act as a symbolic backdrop, evoking the creative force that sustains all living things. These elements come together to weave a narrative about the enduring power of life.