Artist Statement
I create art the same way I create my life; curious, positive, and exploring all possibilities. I strongly believe that life is what we make of it when we accept our truest selves and are open to change and new opportunities.
My art process is based on this life philosophy. I use traditional techniques alongside more contemporary ones, finding the magic in this fusion. Using mixed media like spray paint, acrylics, inks, collage and metal leaf but always finishing in oils to make the figures 'pop'. I love contrasts in colors as well as in styles, combining refinement with roughness, embracing both without judgment.
I have a deep love for people and animals, always finding inspiration in them. Working in series gives me focus and direction.
My work seeks to energize and uplift, to resonate with the open minded adventure seekers who want to love deeply and live life to the fullest in all its potential. To help remind us that this is what life is all about.
"Be curious, explore and experience…"
Bio
Growing up in the metropolis and governmental city of The Hague in the Netherlands as well as a career in aviation are clear and strong influences on the work of international selling artist Bianca Lever. She discovered her passion for art later in life as if all those experiences were looking for a creative way out. Thus leading to getting an art degree and pursuing a career in Art.
The way she creates her art reflects how she lives her life. It is just as filled with contrasts and looking for new possibilities, evolving and developing her style. She loves her time alone in her studio with the serene view of the Italian hills but loves to fill her Italian country home with family and friends from all over the world just as much. Visit the beautiful, artsy, Italian towns, eat the mouth-watering Italian food, and drink the best local wines with them. Solitude and companionship, yin and yang, opposites that attract, just as they do in her paintings.
Publications
JAARBOEK KUNSTENAARS (Artists Yearbook)
Since 2020, every year Bianca's work has been published in the prestigious Dutch Artists Yearbook, in which 160 Dutch visual artists are presented.
ART GUIDE 2022, 2023
Published by Fransastic
Exhibitions/Art Fairs
'Manifesti Amo Sassoferrato', a group exhibition of shop window art in Sassoferrato, Italy, ongoing
'Manifesti Amo Sassoferrato', a group exhibition of shop window art in Sassoferrato, Italy, January 14th, 2023, ongoing
'Milan Art Exhibition', a group exhibition, June 7th, 2023 during a 2 weeks Milan Art Retreat, Aria di Rodi, Rhodes, Greece
'Bianca Lever by Paul Meccanico', 10 June 2023, Launch Art Bags 'Sassy Girls' and 'Urban Wildlife' in Sarnano with a mini exhibition in Paul Meccanico Shop.
'Stay Sassy', a solo exhibition of my Sassy Girls and Inspiring Icons collections at winery cantina Terracruda, Fratterosa, Italy, July 19th-August 31st 2023
TAIA International Art Fair Montefiore dell'Aso, Italy, 8-10 September 2023
'Good Vibes', solo-exhibition 10-16 August 2022, Chiesa di San Guiseppe, Sassoferrato, Italy
'Fuori del Fango', fund raising group-exhibition 26-11-2022/6-1-2023, Chiesa di San Giuseppe, Sassoferrato, Italy
Kromatic@rt group exhibition, MADS Milano, Italy, 22 January-5 February 2021 https://www.madsmilano.com
Hilton Leiden, Netherlands, group exhibition, Aug-Dec 2020
Hilton Stockholm, Sweden, group exhibition, Aug-Dec 2020
Hilton Dresden, Germany, group exhibition, Aug-Dec 2020
'Brabant Art Fair', Grote Kerk, Breda, August 2020 https://www.brabantartfair.nl
'EuropArtFair', Westergasfabriek Amsterdam, Netherlands, Dec 2019 https://www.europartfair.com
'Landelijk Atelierweekend', studio Westelbeers, Netherlands, Nov 2019 https://www.landelijkatelierweekend.nl
'Nationale Kunstdagen', Beursgebouw Nieuwegein, Netherlands, Nov 2019 https://www.kunstdagen.nl
Solo-exhibition, Cantina Terracruda, Fratterosa, Italy, June-Oct 2019, https://www.terracruda.it
'Bianca&Boogie', an evening of art, music, food and wine at Cantina Terracruda, Fratterosa, Italy, 26 July 2019
Solo exhibition 'Intenso', Chiesa di San Guiseppe, Sassoferrato, Italy, 11-27 August 2017
'Art route Oirschot', studio Westelbeers, Netherlands, 2014
'Bianca Lever', city Hall Eersel, 2013
'Art from Westelbeers' group exhibition, 't Oude Kerkje, Middelbeers, Netherlands, January 2013
'Art route Oirschot', studio Westelbeers, Netherlands, 2012
'Group-exhibition Oirschot, Museum Kruysenhuis and Museum de Vier Quartieren, Oirschot, Netherlands, 2012
'Artistic Nude' solo-exhibition, Marrin Fashion & Art, Eersel, Netherlands, 2012
'Nationale Kunstjaarbeurs Amsterdam art fair', World Fashion Centre Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2011
