Paola Pedrazzi is a name that strikes a chord with many. The most famous of her works is perhaps ‘The Artist’, which was made in 1963 and chronicled the life of her partner, Piero Pacini. It was written in response to the war and its aftermath, when many people were coming to terms with the loss of their country. The term is translated as ‘The Artist’s House’ and refers to a studio located on the left bank of the Lido in Venice which Paola frequented as a result of having grown up near Venice. This studio eventually became a home for a number of artists, some of whom would later become renowned and respected names in their own right. In her masterpiece ‘The Artist’ Paola Pedrazzi reveals her innermost feelings whilst at the same time painting with the colours and feeling of Venice itself.
Paola Pedrazzi’s paintings are often described as bringing out the best of the artist, whilst at the same time highlighting her own sense of humour and often wry sense of style. Over the years Paola has developed a reputation as one of the most skilled and original artists from a respected family. Her style is distinguished by an unmistakable trademark which is evident throughout her work; a poignant and strong sense of identity, which identifies each work as belonging to its respective era or period of time. This is brought about by the distinct colour palette and techniques utilised which all reflect the different timescales that she has depicted. Throughout her career it has been noted that Paola Pedrazzi’s paintings often had certain resonances with certain subjects such as architecture, fashion, music, film, jewellery and paintings of historical and religious significance.
Following a prolonged career which saw her produce almost eighty paintings in a variety of different styles, her most well-known works are perhaps her reproductions of famous Italian works which she began while still a student. These included the famous Mona Lisa, the Last Supper and the Vitruvian Man. In fact the only artwork to feature on the cover of Time Magazine, which was not produced by her is the Mona Lisa, this perhaps being one of the few examples of her work which was produced outside of her native Italy. The Vitruvian Man remains a major favorite of those who have seen her work and remains a favourite with collectors worldwide. The influence which Paola Pedrazzi has subsequently had on her fellow artists has been immense and her name lives on as a brand synonymous with Italian crafts and a style of painting which is now recognised around the world.