What is the best thing that I love about my work?
The most beautiful thing I love about my artistic work…it’s being an extension of myself, something I can share and spread to the world, bringing my philosophical message that comes from my Greek roots. Being able to observe how it reaches the soul of the viewer, creating a subjective emotional state based on the viewer’s unconscious, and seeing them become emotional.
A phrase I always say… “Even before I was born, I already knew how to draw and paint.”
What is my idea of happiness?
My idea of happiness is seeing it in the eyes of a child whose soul is still uncontaminated. I think I lived in Atlantis…my idea of happiness is living in a peaceful world where everyone brings their gifts, appreciating the work and mission we have on this earth. Happiness is found in a hug, in a smile, in encounters that are not casual, with wonderful souls, in the eyes of a child, in nature with its colors that intoxicate and regenerate you, in my world when I enter it and create works of art full of love, feelings, and emotions.
What is my greatest fear?
My greatest fear… is having to see the people I love go away…
What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?
There is no side of myself that I deplore… I love myself… I accept myself and thank myself for what I can do with patience, love, and determination.
Which living persons in my profession do i most admire?
The living people who practice the same profession as me that I admire most…” are Gianni Borta, a Friulian artist, colorist, David Hockney, Rabarama, etc
What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work
The thing I dislike most about my job… that unfortunately there is still a lot of envy in the art world as in many other areas of life. Envy can manifest itself between artists, gallery owners, critics, and collectors, creating complex dynamics and sometimes conflicts.
When and where was I the happiest, in my work?
In my work, I am intoxicated with happiness when I hold my art exhibitions and introduce myself by telling my art, which is my emotional story. I become very happy, I become present in body and soul, and my energy level rises, entering more deeply into my spiritual state. Connecting with other art lovers, sharing my experiences and leaving a trace for those who listen to me and observe the emotions I create, making the invisible visible
If I could, what would I change about myself?
If I could… I wouldn’t change anything about myself… because I am the result of my story, just as I am. I live well with myself, I’ve worked hard. To learn to love my little girl. I try to convey to others the love for themselves… If we are born a certain way, there is a reason… we are all here to evolve and we are souls on a journey.
What is my greatest achievement in work?
My greatest success in my work was becoming a partner of the UNESCO club in Udine and bringing my art, through dissemination, all over the world. I have entered the homes of important collectors in Italy and abroad… recently even in South Africa… and in psychotherapy studios because color is pure therapy… as well as in museums and so on
Where would I most like to live?
I would prefer to live in my great dream in Tuscany… the cradle of art.
What is my most treasured possession?
My most precious possession is my works because they are fragments of the treasure chest of my essence.
What is my most marked characteristic?
My most marked characteristic is determination, courage, and my faith in art
What is my most inspirational location, in my city?
The place that inspires me most in my city is the sea… I live near the sea, and the blue with its shades conveys serenity…
What is my favorite place to eat and drink, in my city?
My favorite place in my city to eat and drink is Marechiaro, a refined restaurant, surrounded by a fabulous sunset, sitting on the magnificent terrace overlooking the lagoon with delicious seafood.
Who are my heroes and heroines in real life?
My hero in fiction… I don’t have a particular hero; warriors in existence are my heroes.
Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime?
At least once in your life, I would highly recommend seeing “Dead Poets Society” by Robin Williams.
What role play stories in my life and work?
In my life and in my work, I am first and foremost a woman, a mother, because I became one at a young age and only later did I recognize my essence through my soul through color, sending a positive message to the world
What do the words ‘You are the storyteller of your own life’ to me?
Words, you are the narrator of your life… I fully identify with this quote and bring it into everyday life, and through my work I write and develop my emotional work through my creations.
Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?
My biggest fan and accomplice is my husband, Rino, and my daughters… as well as the UNESCO Club of Udine, of which I am a member.My biggest fan and accomplice is my husband, Rino, and my daughters… as well as the UNESCO Club of Udine, of which I am a member.
Which people or companies would I like to work with?
I would like to work with designers to create clothes and bags featuring images of my work and promotional brands to send a positive message into the world… I work with the transformation of thought. I would like to collaborate and work with designers such as Versace, Armanni, Gucci, Chanel, Dolce Gabbana, Deesigual, Valentino, Prada, and Yves Saint Laurent.
What project am I looking forward to work on?
I’m looking forward to working on a dream project: collaborating with designers who, through their fabrics, clothing, and objects, enhance my positive message through art, and who bring good luck to those who fall in love with it.
Where can you see me or my work?
I am permanently present in Venice and at the Unesco in Udine ,in Museums and in a a psychotherapy studio
Marisa Milan: Artista Pittrice contemporaneo Italiano – Singulart
What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me?
Passion never fades… It’s certainly an extension of me… and of my soul, so passion remains eternal and indisputable.
What books influenced my life and how?
The books that have influenced my life and how they were: “The Spiritual in Art” by Vassily Kandinsky, The Ancient Color Code, The Fifth Essence, Kintsu-Kuroi… and many others… I love reading…
You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day?
I don’t know what music I’d like to listen to… I love different songs… maybe Rondo Veneziano.
Who is my hero or heroine in fiction?
My hero in fiction… I don’t have a particular hero; warriors in existence are my heroes.
Which creative heroines should Peter invite to tell their story?
Peter could invite us to talk about their story, Rabarama, etc.
How can you contact me?
milanmarisa@hotmail.it