create social art and awareness through collective creativity
OUR MISSION
STATEMENT
to bring people together to co-create social and environmental art that respond to pressing global issues
OUR RESIDENCIES
The Studio Atelierista's creative residency program brings
together people from various disciplines and practices, making the intangible visible through a collective, social,
and relational creative process.
together people from various disciplines and practices, making the intangible visible through a collective, social,
and relational creative process.
In our residencies, we co-create transformative
social and environmental art.
social and environmental art.
The Crafting Pedagogies of Togetherness Residency is a welcoming, playful and open co-creative space for testing awareness-based embodied practices, i.e. social arts-based methods that support attentiveness to the body and its experiences as a way of knowing, and embrace learning as a holistic and felt act. The Studio-based Residency investigates an emergent curriculum on togetherness which could be applied in the contexts of formal or informal education, in schools, universities or communities. The curriculum combines Awareness-based Design and Social Presencing Theater—and includes three pedagogical pillars: (I) Being Together, (II) the Aesthetics of Togetherness and (III) Relational Creativity.
SEE OUR HISTORY
The Making Aware Residency hosted by Studio Atelierista was an inspiring two-month program in Florence and Prato, Italy, where a diverse group of photographers, filmmakers, experimental artists, and students came together to explore the intersections of art, design, and social issues. Through a blend of in-person and digital experiences, participants engaged in collaborative exercises and critical discussions, expanding their creative horizons in a dynamic and interdisciplinary setting.
SEE OUR HISTORY
In our global context, with the complex issues we face - democracy crisis, gender, race, class, refugees, climate change, among others - it’s no longer possible to pretend that we’re not seeing.
Often, truly seeing requires the sensitivity to see beyond the visible, to listen beyond the spoken. Hence, the significance of the intangible to further enhance layers of comprehension, and understanding, which can ultimately lead to greater engagement.
OUR PURPOSE
create social art and awareness through collective creativity
MARINA SEGHETTI,
PROJECT MANAGER
Marina works at the intersection of capacity building, social art, and outreach. She designs creative spaces that foster collaboration and positive change. As a consultant, trainer, and coach, she guides individuals and organizations in realizing their transformative potential. With expertise in education, psychology, and fine arts, Marina brings a unique perspective on human development and group dynamics. She has worked with organizations like the UNDP, InterAction Council, and CPMRC Argentinian Congress, and co-founded U.Lab Hub Firenze, a space for innovative ecosystems.
PEDAGOGICAL RESEARCHER
Ricardo Dutra is a social designer, researcher and educator working and collaborating in diverse global contexts. He holds a MFA in Transdisciplinary Design from Parsons School of Design, New York, and a PhD in Design for Transformative Education from Monash University, Melbourne. Ricardo is currently a Lecturer at the Department of Art & Media, Aalto University, Finland. Ricardo’s work has been featured by Fast Company, Milan Design Week, the Unreasonable Group, Ashoka, The New School, and the UNAOC.
COMMUNICATION: AWARENESS AND OUTREACH
Thaís has over a decade of experience working with global brands, private organizations, and NGOs, focusing on sustainability and innovation. At Natura, a leader in sustainable practices, she developed projects that integrate sustainability and well-being—considering the individual, relationships, and the collective. Thaís also brings expertise in communication and outreach, promoting positive social impact through products and services. Her holistic approach is supported by a degree in Social Communication from UFES, postgraduate studies in Marketing and Communication from USP, and a Master's in Strategic Design from Politecnico di Milano.