Profile
I am an artist and designer, and my work blends traditional artistic and craft techniques with digital manufacturing methods. Shaped by academic paths and professional experiences in both design, craft, and art, my practice explores themes surrounding the metamorphosis of the human into the transhuman and addresses issues of identity loss, meaning, and belonging in contemporary society. I am also deeply interested in the natural processes of biomimicry, sustainable materials and practices, and how different materials interact with each other, both aesthetically and functionally within an artifact.
Since 2O19 I have been teaching technical and artistic drawing in Rome. In recent years, I have also taught at the Regina Coeli prison in Rome, where I use art and drawing techniques, as well as art therapy approaches.
Previously, I was a research fellow for one year at the Department of Planning in Complex Environments at the Iuav University of Venice. Before that, I conducted a research project at the IPCB laboratories, the Institute of Polymers, Composites, and Biomaterials of the CNR in Pozzuoli (NA). Over the past four years, I have actively participated in a sculpture and ceramics program at the Scuola di Arti e Mestieri in Rome, creating works using various techniques and materials.
Skills
Italian English Spanish Portuguese Languages
Education
Sketch
Paint
Sculpture
Prototype
GIULIANA CALIFANO
Personal information
giuliana.califano@gmail.com www.issuu.com/tati-85 +39/3922847234
Artistic & Technical
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere
Rhinoceros
Keyshot
2O21 / Ongoing - Course in sculptural techniques and ceramics, Scuola di Arti e Mestieri, Roma; 2O23 - Basic goldsmithing and high jewellery course + wax micromodelling course, Accademia delle Arti Orafe in Roma, Italy
2O18 – D.RE.A.M Academy - Design, Research, Advanced Manufacturing, International Advanced Training Program, Città della Scienza of Napoli, Italy;
2O16 – EVS - European Voluntary Service, Youth Pass certification, Chişinău, Republic of Moldova; 2O13 – Erasmus Mobility, Leonardo apprenticeship, Europass certification, Barcelona, Spain; 2O11 – Design Master Degree, Faculty of Architecture Pier Luigi Spadolini, Firenze, Italy; 2O1O – Erasmus Experience at Lusófona, Faculty of liberal arts and technologies, Lisboa, Portugal; 2OO8 – Industrial Design Bachelor Degree, Faculty of Architecture Ludovico Quaroni, Roma, Italy.
Academic Experiences
O1.O9.2O23 – Ongoing
Art and Technical Teacher at Regina Coeli Prison, Roma
I teach technical and artistic drawing, incorporating art therapy techniques for adult inmates. I utilize artistic objects as a medium for expressing emotions and sensations, facilitating inner dialogue and supporting the educational process.
15.1O.2018 – 15.1O.2O19
Interaction & Human-centered Design Research Fellow
Department of Planning in complex environments at Iuav, University of Venezia Research Coordinator: Professor Andrea Albarelli; Research Manager: Professor Alberto Bassi I explored the quality of human-machine interaction and communication, considering both the upstream and downstream aspects of AI co-design. The research takes into account the ethical dimensions of the project and the critical perspective on contemporary elements of Industry 4.O.
O1.1O.2O17 – 15.O2.2O18
Material Experience Design Researcher
Polymer, Composite and Biomaterials Institute (IPCB) of National Research Council (CNR), Pozzuoli (NA), Italy
This transdisciplinary research in the biomedical sector resulted in Anura, a collection of ornamental and transdermal patches with healing and anti-shock properties, made from biological hydrogels produced using 3D printing techniques. This project, which won the Inarcassa Prize in 2O18, allowed me to deepen my knowledge of the biopolymer field. I conducted research and material testing on biological polymers for transdermal applications, including release tests, usability and durability assessments, adhesion tests, and rapid prototyping of bio-patches using 3D biological desk printers.
International Experiences
O7.O5.2O18 – 15.11.2O18
Starship - Health Innovation Fellow by EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology)
Part-time fellowship program promoted by EIT and Health partners: University of Coimbra, IESE Business School, RISE – Swedish Research Institute, and Instituto Pedro Nunes. Multidisciplinary teams developed conceptual designs addressing industrial challenges based on the Stanford Biodesign model during several learning weeks across various EU cities, including Łódź, Barcelona, Coimbra, and Budapest, as well as through clinical immersions in different hospitals and healthcare units.
15.O6.2015 – 2O.12.2O15
Participatory Design Workshop
Eco-village Moldova, Râșcova, Republic of Moldova
Coordination of several upcycling projects to create furniture for the eco-center and garden, design interiors for two co-housing units, develope graphic materials to promote events and workshops, engage in community design with local citizens and volunteers, and create prototypes using natural earth materials (straw, clay, flour, and lime).
O7.O1.2O15 – O7.O1.2O16
Photographer, Videographer, and Graphic Designer
Oberliht Young Artists Association, Chişinău, Republic of Moldova
Documented events (photography, video editing, and writing texts), provided technical assistance (conferences and presentations), supported the local young artist community, and designed posters and other visual content.
9.O3.2O13 – 18.O6.2O13
Leonardo Project Apprenticeship
B-Lab DressMaking, Barcelona, Spain
Internship in fashion design boutique, where I contributed to the design development and handcrafted production of a line of men’s T-shirts.
Extra Experiences
2O17
Public & Landscape workshop ‘TRANSLUOGHI Esplorazioni’ Recollocal, Morigerati (SA), Italy
Co-design and self-construction with other participants to create public devices to be inserted in the places explored, to enable relationships between people, spaces, identities and perception of the landscape.
O1.O9.2O16 – 28.O2.2O17
Model Assistant & Graphic Designer
Zanotti Pelle Srl, San Mauro Pascoli (FC), Italy
Assisted in the prototyping of leather models, evaluated prototypes, conducted project studies for new product lines, identified potential technical issues related to materials and processes, and defined technical data sheets for each product. Responsibilities also included designing brochures and catalogs, photo editing, and creating various graphic materials.
O1.O6.2O12 – 1O.11.2O12
Jewelry Designer
Pecchioni Gioielli, Scandicci (FI), Italy
Designed contemporary jewelry collections and created molds in wax and other materials.
O2.O2.2O11 – 11.O4.2O11
Visual Merchandiser Internship
Flò Concept Store, Florence, Italy
Designed furnishings using recycled materials from the social cooperative Manitese
Awards & Invitations
2O14
2O18
Inarcassa Award, D.RE.A.M Academy for the Best and Most Visionary Project in Digital Fabrication, Napoli, Italy
Role: Designer of the project Anura
Re-Week: Don’t Chase the Future. Make It, Fuorisalone del Mobile, ZAM Space, Milano, Italy
Role: Partner of the Organica & Polparte project together with the designer Domenico De Pascale
2O12
Innovative art and craft prototype, 2th place prize, Reggio Calabria, Italy
Role: Designer
Verdecittà, 2th edition Outdoor Design Exhibition, Padova, Italy
Role: Partner of the Urban Manhole project together with the designer Dario Babbini
2O11
Sun.Lab. for a creative outdoor, 4th edition international design contest with “Urban Manhole” project, Rimini, Italy
Role: Partner of the Urban Manhole project together with the designer Dario Babbini
2OO9
Synergy between furniture & nautical industries, 2th place, Artex & Navicelli Spa Partners, Pisa, Italy
Role: Designer of the project White Strip
Invited Lectures
13.11.2O18
Topic: Additive manufacturing - material experiences inside 3D e 4D printing scenarios Iuav University of Venezia, Department of Planning in complex environments
Within the university course of 'Critica del Design' held by Professor Alberto Bassi, Master's Degree in Product Design and Visual Communication
Publications
Mentions
25.O5.2O18
ANURA: ornamental and transdermal patches printed in 3D Digicult - international online magazine about digital technologies and applied sciences on art, design and contemporary culture
Places in Lieu. Mediterranean Sedentary and Nomadic Living Spaces
Alberto Bassi, Giuliana Califano & Tommaso Listo PAD #17 Landscape art vs design - ISSN 1972-7887 (December 2O19), p.77-1O2
Remembrance Archives
Alberto Bassi, Giuliana Califano, Tommaso Listo CHANCES. Practices, Spaces and Buildings in Cities' Tranformation (October 2019), p.8-15
ISBN 9788854970748 - DOI 10.6092/unibo/amsacta/6596
16.1O.2O15
‘Il Video Mapping targato Nocera Superiore sbarca in Moldavia’ La Città newspaper - Espresso Editor 2O16 / Edizioni Salernitane 2O17, Salerno
19.O9.2O15
‘LUM/useum – Primul Video Mapping creat în Moldova a fost proiectat pe fațada unui muzeu’ Diez - online magazine
O9.O9.2O15
LUM/useum video-mapping show
Online page of National Museum of History of Moldova
References
Scuola di Arti e Mestieri - Professor Claudio Valenti +39/3493445674
Iuav Architecture University of Venice – Professor Alberto Bassi bassi@iuav.it | +39/335681O6O7
Starship EITHealth Innovation Fellowship Program – Coordinator Jorge Figueria jfigueira@uc.pt | +351/961O4O984
IPCB (CNR) Pozzuoli – Director Mario Malinconico mario.malinconico@ipcb.cnr.it | +39/38O5159549
Architecture and Design University Luigi Vanvitelli, Napoli – Professor Carla Langella carla.langella@unicampania.it | +39/3391894399
D.RE.A.M Fablab, Città della Scienza, Napoli – Director and Professor Amleto Picerno picerno@cittadellascienza.it | +39/339154298O
Eco-village Moldova – Foundress Liliana Botnaru liliana.in.moldova@gmail.com | +373/O69439O36
Oberliht Young Artists Association – Director and Founder Vladimir Us vladimir@oberliht.org.md | +373/O69171O1O
Pecchioni gioielli – Chief Alessio Pecchioni info@pecchioni.com | +39/3935672196 - O55721714