Antonietta Grassi
Montreal, Canada
Visual Art
Antonietta Grassi’s paintings reference the links between textiles and early computer technology with a nod to the history of abstract painting. Her work pays homage to the women scientists and mathematicians who were pioneers of computer coding and programming. The paintings’ structures oscillate between motherboards and textile looms, acknowledging the important connection between the two machines. The paintings are comprised of multiple threadlike lines, each painted by hand which appear at first glance to be created by a loom or a computer. The process acknowledges the value of diverse knowledge sources and honors women’s perspectives and contributions to technological innovation. Her work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions in museums and galleries in Canada, the United States and Europe. She is the recipient of numerous grants and awards including the Canada Council for the Arts and the Quebec Council for the Arts. She obtained a BFA from Concordia University and an MFA from L’Université du Québec a Montréal. Grassi lives and works in Montreal, Canada.