As a meditation on constant states of change and transformation, Gena Milanesi’s paintings display a kind of cyclical rhythm. The structured, controlled chaos of her compositions double as a metaphor for nature itself. Her materials include charcoal, graphite, oil and oil stick. These mediums build tension across the surface of her paintings, creating a sense of presence, physicality and potency that emanates from the center of each abstract composition.
Milanesi was born in Los Angeles and currently works/lives in London. She attends the Royal College of Art for the MA Painting programme. Before moving to London in 2024, she collaborated with fashion powerhouse, Bulgari. Milanesi is in the permanent collection of the Zhi Art Museum and continues to exhibit her work internationally.