Cetta Pilati
Cetta Pilati is a graduate of RMIT University, graduating with a B. Fine Arts (Sculpture major) in 1992 and since 2016 continues to complete an Engineering (Fabrication) Cert IV at Melbourne Polytechnic, extending her knowledge and techniques with metal. Her art practice is characterised by a fusion of diverse mediums, marble mosaic and steel, linked through the process of using traditional labouring techniques resulting in timeless contemporary works of art.
Cetta is committed to producing high-quality commissions, designing one-off artworks respectively for her client’s requirements. Artwork sizes range from large-scale to an intimate small-scale. Each piece achieved through meticulous attention to detail, quality and artistry.
Her Melbourne based studio encompasses creating artworks for sale/exhibitions, creating commissions, conducting workshops and housing a bespoke natural stone tesserae store catering mosaic enthusiasts throughout Australia & New Zealand.
Biography:
Finalist/Selected Exhibitions
| 2021 Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition (F)
2019 Montalto Sculpture Prize (F) 2017 Gippsland Art Prize (F) 2017 Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition (F) 2016 Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition (F) 2015 Andamento, Bundoora Homestead Art Centre (S) |
Invitation and Group Exhibitions
Awards
| 2018 | Contemporary Sculptors Association Bonanza – West End Art Space Exhibition |
| 2017 | MAANZ National Exhibition Hobart (sculpture) – third prize |
| 2017 | Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Easter Art Show – best sculpture |
| 2016 | Assoc. Sculptures Victoria MIGFS Sculpture Walk (formed) – 2nd Prize |
| 2015 | MAANZ National Exhibition Sydney (sculpture) – 1st prize |
Residencies and Commissions
| 2018 | Echo of the Earth, Private Residence Richmond VIC
Honeysuckle seat base, Private Residence, Northcote VIC LUV-A-DUCK company logo Port Melbourne VIC |
| 2016-17 | Marcellin College, The Three Violets, Bulleen VIC |
| 2016 | Bean Logo, Ricci Method Roasting Lab, Westgarth VIC |
| 2014 | St Kevin, St Kevin’s College, Toorak VIC
143, Private Residence, Camberwell VIC St Anthony’s PS, Nan’ Garden Mosaic Mural with Years 3 & 4, Alphington VIC |
| 2012 | Swaying Leaves, Private Residence Fairfield VIC
Abstract Bamboo #1 & #2, Private Residence Alphington VIC |
Select Media and Bibliography
| 2016 |
NoHeDaily local people Profile, by Stephanie Mayne MOSAIQUE magazine (Paris) Issue Jan 2016 – n. 11 (pages 74-82) RAI TV – Interview with Cetta Pilati Scultrice (aired Melbourne 10/2/16 & in Italy 1/3/16 on RAI 3) |
| 2012 – 2015 | Various article write-ups – Northcote Leader Newspaper |
Public Speaking/Presentations
| 2017 | Speaker MAANZ National Symposium, Hobart, Australia |
| 2015 | MAANZ Symposium, Pop-up Presentation, St Kevin’s commission, Sydney, Australia |
| 2014 | Presenter, University of Sydney (Sancta Sophia College), unveiling & relocation of 1984 Blake Prize winner, Sydney, Australia
Mosaic School of Sydney, visiting artist, Sydney, Australia |
| 2013 | Presentation on current marble mosaic works & Maery Gabriel, South Australia
Speaker, MAANZ National Symposium, Melbourne, Australia Keynote Speaker, Association of Sculptors Victoria, Melbourne, Australia |
Collections Private Collections Australia, London, Italy & Indonesia
