Jessica Bizzoni | Spatial Designer and Photographer
ABOUT
Jessica Bizzoni (b. 1990) is an interdisciplinary designer and photographer, working on personal and commissioned projects. Her practice focuses on colour research and spatial design; while her research practice is
active in the fields of environment, technology and experimental arts.
Some Bizzoni’s works are part of permanent and private collections of art museums including: Benaki Museum in Athens, Archive of the Weserburg Museum für moderne Kunst in Bremen, Library of Architecture Foundation Kosovo.
Her project Electric Sun (2017-2020) questions the uses of electric light and forecasts new rituals in a narrative where the real and the imaginary meets. Part of the work has been exhibited during Equilibrio Sottile in Fotografica 2018; at the European Month Of Photography Berlin 2018, SI Fest OFF Savignano, among others.
Bizzoni graduated at the Design Academy of Eindhoven and at the Royal Academy of Fine Art Antwerp.
Besides working on independent projects, Bizzoni worked as a creative thinker in the Cultural and Creative sectors. She helped to create innovative spaces connected to identities, landscapes and Cultural Heritage. Jessica’s Colour Studio develops and implements color and light concepts for agencies, as well as for projects in art, product design, architecture, interior design, exhibition and scenography.
She worked as a designer at international realities such as Studio Zimoun (CH), The Metropolitan Art Centre (UK) and STRP Festival (NL). Former Art Director/Head of Design on innovative kinetic concepts and immersive projects focusing on storytelling, technologies, AI for the automotive industry and museums in Berlin.
Former educator in the Design at the UNIRSM, and mentor of graduating students from the Design and Monumental Heritage course; Bizzoni did hold lectures and workshops on exhibition design and photography as research tool.
Some Bizzoni’s works are part of permanent and private collections of art museums including: Benaki Museum in Athens, Archive of the Weserburg Museum für moderne Kunst in Bremen, Library of Architecture Foundation Kosovo.
Her project Electric Sun (2017-2020) questions the uses of electric light and forecasts new rituals in a narrative where the real and the imaginary meets. Part of the work has been exhibited during Equilibrio Sottile in Fotografica 2018; at the European Month Of Photography Berlin 2018, SI Fest OFF Savignano, among others.
Bizzoni graduated at the Design Academy of Eindhoven and at the Royal Academy of Fine Art Antwerp.
Besides working on independent projects, Bizzoni worked as a creative thinker in the Cultural and Creative sectors. She helped to create innovative spaces connected to identities, landscapes and Cultural Heritage. Jessica’s Colour Studio develops and implements color and light concepts for agencies, as well as for projects in art, product design, architecture, interior design, exhibition and scenography.
She worked as a designer at international realities such as Studio Zimoun (CH), The Metropolitan Art Centre (UK) and STRP Festival (NL). Former Art Director/Head of Design on innovative kinetic concepts and immersive projects focusing on storytelling, technologies, AI for the automotive industry and museums in Berlin.
Former educator in the Design at the UNIRSM, and mentor of graduating students from the Design and Monumental Heritage course; Bizzoni did hold lectures and workshops on exhibition design and photography as research tool.
EDUCATION
Design Academy Eindhoven
Royal Academy of Fine Art Antwerp - MA Art and Design, w/ research * cum laude
Educational Master - MA Anthropology
AWARDS / NOMINEE / GRANTS
2020
Grant for European Artist by the EU Arts Council.
2019
Still Young Portfolio Review at SI Fest: Awarded.
Blurring the Lines: Finalist.
Hugo Roelandt prize: Nominee.
Talent of The Year 2019: The Independent Photographer Awarded.
2018
Emerging Photographers, Berlin Blue Gallery/EMOP: Selected.
Young Photographer AiR ORTE: Awarded.
2017
Unique YoungStar Design: Finalist.
2016
Fotografare la Luce: Finalist.
Savignano Off: Portfolio selection.
EXHIBITIONS
2024
2023
Garden Stories, Pop-up Art Space.
2022
Garden Stories, Pop-up Art Space.
Proposal for a Private Composition #9, AboutArt, Antwerp B.
2021
Proposal for a Private Composition #9, AboutArt, Antwerp B.
Antwerp Art Weekend. Antwerp, B.
Still Group Show, Still Gallery. Milano, ITA.
AboutArt. Antwerp, B.
2020
HAE. Maastricht, NL.
AboutArt. Antwerp, B.
LIFE AS WE KNOW IT. Nederlands Film Festival. Utrecht, NL.
Still Group Show, Still Gallery. Milano, ITA.
Antwerp Art Weekend, B.
2019
To Be Antwerp, Rebecca Verstraete. Antwerp, B.
Talent of the Year 2019, Independent Photographer, CLB Gallery. Berlin, D.
Blurring thr Line, Espace 15, Paris Photo. F.
Talent of the Year 2019, Independent Photographer. Barcelona, E.
Si Fest OFF. Savignano, ITA.
Kosovo Architecture Festival (lecture and workshop). Pristina, XK.
Thank You Come Again, KASKA. Antwerp, B.
Graduation Show Hosted by FoMu. Antwerp, B.
OMG Is Pink the new Black?, KASKA. Antwerp, B.
One night Only, DOP. Antwerp, B.
2018
Altaar Natif. NL.
Volume, Kunsthalle Zurich. CH.
European Month of Photography. EMOP Emerging Photographers, Berlin Blue Gallery. Berlin, D.
Fotografica Festival. Bergamo, ITA.
Human impact on landscape and living spaces.
Young Photographers, AiR ORTE Architekturnetzwerk Niederösterreich. A.
AiR Destination Unknown 18. NL.
Kosovo Architecture Foundation. Pristina, XK.
2017
Pond of Light, temporary installation Art Berlin. Berlin, D.
Unique YoungStar Outdoor Design by Art Treads and Spoga+Gafa. Cologne, D.
Artists´ Books for Everything, Centre for Artists´ Publications. Bremen, D.
Benaki Museum, Athens Photo Festival. Athens, GR.
Lambro Park, Milano Design Week. Milan, IT.
Pop Up installation, Parco XXV Aprile. Rimini, IT.
2016
Palazzo Vecchio, F-Light Florence. ITA.
Lecture at the Arena, Design Academy Eindhoven Dutch Design Week, NL.
Graduation Show, Dutch Design Week. Eindhoven, NL.
PRESS / PUBLICATIONS
2022
Caroline Hunter, Guardian Photo Editor, interviewed by The Independent Photographer.
Electric Sun featured on Zero.Nine Magazine.
2021
Interview on RollingStone Magazine, Italia.
2020
DU 2020 Catalogue. Artist in Residence Destination Unknown, NL. ISBN: 9789464027709
Women's HistoryMonth: Jessica Bizzoni Musee Magazine, New York.
Electric Sun, Photographic Museum of Humanity.
2019
Artists' Books for Everything, Center for Artist Publications, Weserburg Museum of Modern Art. ISBN: 978-3-946059-14-1
Electric Sun, Photographic Museum of Humanity.
Green Trend Report, Floramedia.
Blurring the Lines, Urbanautica ISBN: 978-88-32108-08-8.
Talent of the Year 2019, The Independent Photographer Catalogue.
Light Identity of a City, Koha Ditore.
Kosovo Architecture Festival Opens on Light Note, Balkan Insight.
2018
Il Post, Italy.
Lens Culture
2017
ArtsThreads.
XXX Zone, self published book.
2016
Material Driven.
Fount Magazine, Vol1.
2015
Language of the Image, Design Academy Eindhoven in collaboration with Canon NL.
NEWS
2024
Date: Feb 2024
Location: Wr. Str. 10, 3133 Traismauer, Austria.
Partners: Niederösterreich and the FINE ART gallery in Traismauer. For more information: www.fineartgalerie.at
Location: Wr. Str. 10, 3133 Traismauer, Austria.
Partners: Niederösterreich and the FINE ART gallery in Traismauer. For more information: www.fineartgalerie.at
First view on Echoes of Water.
2023
Date: April-Dec 2023
Location: Pop-Up Art Space
Location: Pop-Up Art Space
2022
Date: March 8, 2022
Writer: Josh Bright.
For more information: independent-photo.com/news/caroline-hunter/
Writer: Josh Bright.
For more information: independent-photo.com/news/caroline-hunter/
A picture from Electric Sun is featured on the interview of Caroline Hunter (Picture Editor at the Gardian Saturday magazine) by the Independent Photographer.
“I like images that pull me in, suspend time, and make me reflect on what it is the photographer is trying to convey.” – Caroline Hunte
“I like images that pull me in, suspend time, and make me reflect on what it is the photographer is trying to convey.” – Caroline Hunte
A large extension of the visual Essay Electric Sun is featured by the Zero.Nine Magazine.
2021
Electric Sun is now a Featured Project on PhMuseum.
Date: 13th- 16th May.
Monday-Saturday by appointment.
Open on Sundays from 2:00 to 6:00 pm
Curator: Annick Ketele.
For more information: www.aboutart.be/
Monday-Saturday by appointment.
Open on Sundays from 2:00 to 6:00 pm
Curator: Annick Ketele.
For more information: www.aboutart.be/
The collaboration with About Art continues. Book a private view to visit the art installation during the Antwerp Art Weekend.
For more information: www.stillfotografia.it/
A selection of framed photographes from Electric Sun is been selected to be part of the L.E.G. collection.
Writer: Alessandro Curti
For more information: www.rollingstone.it/
For more information: www.rollingstone.it/
A selection of photographes from Electric Sun and a short interview is featured in RollingStone’s Jannuary 2021.
Date: 4th Dec 2020 – 28th Aug 2021
Location: Zamenhof 11, Milano.
Curators: Alessandro Curti, Denis Curti, Fabio Achilli
For more information: www.stillfotografia.it/
Location: Zamenhof 11, Milano.
Curators: Alessandro Curti, Denis Curti, Fabio Achilli
For more information: www.stillfotografia.it/
A selection of photographes from Electric Sun is in exhibition at Still Gallery.
2020
4 Seasons Cyan-Blue work is featured in the DU’s Catalogue, together with the work of 35 artists participating in the past edition of the Artist in Residence Destination
Unknown, The Netherlands.
Unknown, The Netherlands.
Date: 20th Jun 2020 – 21st Jul 2021
Location: Mollei 118 B-2930 Brasschaat, Antwerp.
Curator: Annick Ketele.
For more information: www.aboutart.be/
Location: Mollei 118 B-2930 Brasschaat, Antwerp.
Curator: Annick Ketele.
For more information: www.aboutart.be/
Rain Flower artwork is installed in the garden of About Art for the time of the exhibition.
Date: 25th Sept 2020 – 3dr Oct 2020
Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Curator and writer: Daria Tuminas, Fotodok
For more information: www.filmfestival.nl
Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Curator and writer: Daria Tuminas, Fotodok
For more information: www.filmfestival.nl
Electric Sun is on show at the the 40th edition of the Nederlands Film Festival.
Interview.
2019
ISBN: 978-88-32108-08-8
Printing year: 2019
Curator: Steve Bisson, Lisanne van Happen.
Partners: Paris College of Art, Fotodok, Urbanautica, European Cultural Centre.
For more information: www.blurringthelines.org
Printing year: 2019
Curator: Steve Bisson, Lisanne van Happen.
Partners: Paris College of Art, Fotodok, Urbanautica, European Cultural Centre.
For more information: www.blurringthelines.org
Catalogue collecting the work of sixteens emerging photographer selected by Steve Bisson, Lisanne van Happen, Fotodok and
Urbanautica.
Urbanautica.
Date: 8th - 17th Nov 2019
Location: Aufbau Haus am Moritzplatz, 10969 Berlin.
Partner: Berlin CLB Gallery Berlin.
Location: Aufbau Haus am Moritzplatz, 10969 Berlin.
Partner: Berlin CLB Gallery Berlin.
The Annual Exhibition at CLB Berlin Gallery is the culmination of a years’ worth of photographic awards showcasing the work of 33 winning photographers.
Each photographer was carefully selected throughout the year by a prestigious panel of experts working in renowned agencies such as Magnum Photos, VII Agency, Vogue & National Geographic.
Each photographer was carefully selected throughout the year by a prestigious panel of experts working in renowned agencies such as Magnum Photos, VII Agency, Vogue & National Geographic.
ARTISTS' BOOKS FOR EVERYTHING
PUBLICATION
Center for Artist Publications, Weserburg Museum of Modern Art
PUBLICATION
Center for Artist Publications, Weserburg Museum of Modern Art
ISBN: 978-3-946059-14-1
Printing year: 2019
Text: Dr. Anne Thurmann-Jajes.
Design and layout: Nicolas Pommier, Lyon.
For more information: https://weserburg.de
Printing year: 2019
Text: Dr. Anne Thurmann-Jajes.
Design and layout: Nicolas Pommier, Lyon.
For more information: https://weserburg.de
The catalog contains images of 401 artist books. The publication was generously funded by the Art Fund Foundation. The project took place in connection with the two-semester course Artists' Books in Theory and Practice at the Institute for Art History and Art Education at the University of Bremen.
Date: 15th- 25th of September 2019.
Location: Palazzo Don Baronio
Via Matteotti, 30, Savignano.
For more information: https://www.sifest.it/
Location: Palazzo Don Baronio
Via Matteotti, 30, Savignano.
For more information: https://www.sifest.it/
Electric Sun installation shown at SiFest OFF.
A spread interview (on paper and digital).
“The Italian designer from Rimini, Jessica Bizzoni, has been dedicated for years to exploring the relationship between the technosphere and the biosphere, public spaces and the behaviors that result from the interaction between man and technology”.
“The Italian designer from Rimini, Jessica Bizzoni, has been dedicated for years to exploring the relationship between the technosphere and the biosphere, public spaces and the behaviors that result from the interaction between man and technology”.
“The Kosovo Architecture Festival has launched its seventh edition in the capital Pristina with a presentation on the dramatic impact of electric light on the urban environment and on the
planet”.
Date: 19th - 23rd Jun 2019.
Location: FOMU - Fotomuseum Antwerpen, Waalsekaai 47, 2000 Antwerpen, B.
More info at:
Location: FOMU - Fotomuseum Antwerpen, Waalsekaai 47, 2000 Antwerpen, B.
More info at:
Date: 2019
Institution: The Independent Photographer.
Judge: Sanja Marusic
For more information: independent-photo.com
Institution: The Independent Photographer.
Judge: Sanja Marusic
For more information: independent-photo.com
The Award aim to discover and bring exposure to the best contemporary artists working across all photographic fields.
“What I find interesting about this photo is that the photographer has managed to create a parallel world in which the choice of colors plays a vital part. With a surrealist touch, the artist succeeds in exploring the way we recognize our planet, almost choosing the colors of the landscape themselves. To me, all the elements; light, color, composition and subject matter, all work really well to convey this message.” – Sanja Marusic about Bizzoni’s photographic work.
“What I find interesting about this photo is that the photographer has managed to create a parallel world in which the choice of colors plays a vital part. With a surrealist touch, the artist succeeds in exploring the way we recognize our planet, almost choosing the colors of the landscape themselves. To me, all the elements; light, color, composition and subject matter, all work really well to convey this message.” – Sanja Marusic about Bizzoni’s photographic work.
Date: 1st Jul 2019 – 4th Jul 2019
Location: Prishtina, Kosovo.
Curator: Bekim Ramku.
For more information: www.kosovoarchitecture.org
Location: Prishtina, Kosovo.
Curator: Bekim Ramku.
For more information: www.kosovoarchitecture.org
The workshop consisted of theoretical and practical knowledge exploring the nocturnal City of Prishtina.
Date: De Wintertui, Mutsaardstraat 3, 2000 Antwerpen.
Curator: Spank Moons.
Curator: Spank Moons.
"Question what you see. If you know the answer, bring it home to me."
Group exhibition with the with master students of the Royal Academy of Fine Art.
Group exhibition with the with master students of the Royal Academy of Fine Art.
2018
YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS 2018 -
HUMAN IMPACT ON LANDSCAPE AND LIVING SPACES
EXHIBITION, AWARD
HUMAN IMPACT ON LANDSCAPE AND LIVING SPACES
EXHIBITION, AWARD
ORTE Architekturnetzwerk Niederösterreich
Date: 17th Nov 2018 – 21st Dec 2018
Location: Wr. Str. 10, 3133 Traismauer, Austria.
Partners: AIR-ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Niederösterreich and the FINE ART gallery in Traismauer.
For more information: www.fineartgalerie.at Press from the event
Location: Wr. Str. 10, 3133 Traismauer, Austria.
Partners: AIR-ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Niederösterreich and the FINE ART gallery in Traismauer.
For more information: www.fineartgalerie.at Press from the event
The works were presented to nine young artists who emerged from an international competition. The central topic was the influence of humans on their living space.
Date: 27th Oct - 3rd Nov 2018
Location: Köpenicker Str. 96, D-10179 Berlin
Germany.
Curators: Renata Kudlacek, Nele Ouwens.
Location: Köpenicker Str. 96, D-10179 Berlin
Germany.
Curators: Renata Kudlacek, Nele Ouwens.
BBA presents a selection of Emerging Photographers from 12 Countries.
Date: 27th Oct 2018 – 11th Nov 2018
Location: Monastero del Carmine, Colleoni 21, Bergamo.
For more information: https://fotograficafestival.it/
Press and newspaper.
Location: Monastero del Carmine, Colleoni 21, Bergamo.
For more information: https://fotograficafestival.it/
Press and newspaper.
A selection of photographes from Electric Sun was in exhibition at Fotografica Festival.
2017
Date: 14th -17th Sept 2017
Location: Silent Garden, Wedding Berlin.
Location: Silent Garden, Wedding Berlin.
Picture of Pond of Lightwas presented during the Art Berlin. at Mirage Berlin, D.
Date: 3rd Jun – 31st Jul 2017
Location: Benaki Museum, Pireos Annexe
Pireos 138 & Andronikou, 118 54 Athens.
For more information: www.photofestival.gr/aphf15-photobooks
Location: Benaki Museum, Pireos Annexe
Pireos 138 & Andronikou, 118 54 Athens.
For more information: www.photofestival.gr/aphf15-photobooks
As part of the Athens photography festival, the XXX Zone Book will be exhibited at the Athens Photo Festival 2017 at the Benaki Museum; celebrating the growth of the photobook within photographic practice.
Date: 4th Apr – 9th Apr 2017
Location: Lambrate Park, Milano ITA.
Location: Lambrate Park, Milano ITA.
Rain Flower intallation is been exhibited as part of the Fuori Salone.
2016
Date: 8th Dec 2016 -8th Jan 2017.
Location: Sala d’Arme, Palazzo Vecchio, Firenza ITA.
Partners: Fondazione Studio Marangoni, Associazione MUSe.
More info at: /musefirenze.it
Location: Sala d’Arme, Palazzo Vecchio, Firenza ITA.
Partners: Fondazione Studio Marangoni, Associazione MUSe.
More info at: /musefirenze.it
Few works has been selected to be shown at the F-Light Florance.
Interview and review on the use of metal in Rain Flower Walk at the
Dutch
Design Week 2017.
Design Week 2017.
NATURAL SOUNDS AS MEDITATION PRACTICE IN IMMERSIVE PROJECTS
LECTURE
LECTURE
The Arena - Dutch Design Week 2016
Date: 28th Oct 2016
Location: The Arena, Design Academy Eindhoven, NL.
Location: The Arena, Design Academy Eindhoven, NL.
Many of graduated students are coming to question the default option and have set off in search of alternate forms of expression. The Arena is a space for them and others from our extended DAE community to communicate the stories behind design using performance, film, debate and presentation.
Date: 2016
Location: Design Academy Eindhoven, NL.
Location: Design Academy Eindhoven, NL.
171 graduates are presenting 197 projects during this year’s Graduation Show, which is curated by Formafantasma.
The 2016 Design Academy Eindhoven graduates are working in a critical moment in time. All 171 newly graduated designers are entering an era characterized by uncertainty, upheaval, aggression and extremism.
The 2016 Design Academy Eindhoven graduates are working in a critical moment in time. All 171 newly graduated designers are entering an era characterized by uncertainty, upheaval, aggression and extremism.
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