Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Valeria Rocchiccioli uses mass-produced discarded objects as her main medium; Rocchiccioli's sculptures remind us that ordinary can become extraordinary. This is evident when the artist shifts the material's original intention of existence by weaving plastic bottles, caps and zip ties into unpredictable forms. The densely patterned and colorful sculptures draw inevitable comparisons to Sao Paulo's landscape, large population and diverse society.

Valeria received a B.A. in Industrial Design from the school of Architecture and Communications, University Mackenzie, Sao Paulo. The artist moved to Miami in 2008, later joining the University of Miami as a graduate student, Teaching Assistant and Instructor of Record, receiving her MFA in the Spring of 2013.

Rocchiccioli's works are in private collections, she exhibited in different occasions at local galleries and at the Lowe art Museum where she received several awards, including 2012 "Juror Best in Show Award, MFA Candidates Exhibition", 2011 "Jean Ward Sculpture Award", 2010 "Dr. Marion F. Jefferson Award", and 2009 "Juror Choice Best in Show Award".

"Now contemporary art", focuses on creating a unique experience among the artist, the artwork and the viewer. This concept is based on establishing a space dedicated to the contemporary art scene and its expression.

The objective of the gallery is to promote a high profile program of exhibitions of the most influential artists of today in conjunction with a Project room dedicated exclusively for contemporary media. The gallery will be an intimate space in which an artist can present either a single important work of art or a coherent body of work within a specific environment.

Now Contemporary Art
175 NW 25th Street
Miami (FL) 33127 United States
Tel. +1 (305) 5718181
now@nowcontemporaryart.com
www.nowcontemporaryart.com

Opening hours
Tuesday - Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday from 10am to 4pm