Fappiano is an emerging American artist based in Mexico City, where she passionately creates from her studio. Her artistic journey took root while pursuing Cultural Anthropology at Smith College in Massachusetts, a transformative period that sparked her exploration of painting in the latter stages of her college career.
Inspired by her background in anthropology and the tradition of exvotos, Fappiano’s art is a reflection of her deep-seated fascination with cultural narratives and personal expression. Centered around the theme of disobedience, her work employs a playful approach to examine the intricate dynamics of gender construction and identity. Through vibrant colors and evocative symbolism, she challenges hegemonic beauty standards, exposing the fragile underpinnings of individual and societal insecurities.
Each piece serves as a visual narrative, blending elements of introspection and rebellion to provoke thought and dialogue. Fappiano invites viewers to reconsider established norms and embrace the complexities of human experience, drawing inspiration from both her academic background and the rich artistic heritage of exvotos.
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EDUCATION
2015 Smith College, Northampton Massachusetts
Bachelor of Anthropology, Minor in Studio Art
RESIDENCIES
2021 Cultural Center – Casa Contra la Cultura
Queretaro, Mexico
MEDIA
“Mis monstruos hermosos”, una obra pictórica contra los estereotipos Diario de Queretaro
Exponen en la Galería Libertad sobre la ironía de la realidad Codice Informativo, Queretaro
Casa de la Contra Cultura prepara exposición pictórica de Courtney Fappiano Codice Informativo, Queretaro
Galería Libertad Querétaro presenta exposiciones sobre la ironía de la realidad Crónica Regional
Exponen en la Galería Libertad sobre la ironía de la realidad Queretanizate
Exposición: Mis monstruos hermosos Lider Empresarial
Cultura: Mis monstruos hermosos, dar voz a quienes no la tienen a través del arte Tribuna de Queretaro
Inauguran la primera temporada de exposiciones en la Galería Libertad Noticias de Queretaro
EXHIBITIONS
2024 Mujeres en el Arte
Factible Galeria, Mexico City
2023 Cultura y Identidad
Amoxtli Galeria, Mexico City
2022 Diarios del Cuerpo
Centro de Arte Bernardo Quintana Arrioja, Queretaro
2022 Mis Monstruos Hermosos
Galeria Libertad, Queretaro, Mexico
2021 ContraTiempos
Casa Contra la Cultura, Queretaro, Mexico