Art has always held a central place in Marika's life. From a young age, starting at five, she studied choreography and planned to enroll in the Vaganova Academy to become a ballerina. Although she did not pursue ballet, she successfully studied sculpture for six years using Rodin's techniques. In 2011, she was introduced to the work of the renowned Marina Abramović and spent many years studying her materials. It took over 12 years for Marika to realize that she wanted to express her creativity as an artist (art performer). From 2023 to 2024, she actively trained under the technique of Ivanka Chubbuck with well-known American actor and coach Adam Davenport in Budapest.

 

In 2024, her debut as an art performer took place in Venice with the work "Veritas" in the altar hall of the Oratorio dei Crociferi chapel. Through her performances, Marika creates a space for dialogue and interaction between the artist and the audience. Her style combines elements of abstraction and conceptual approach, prompting viewers to deeply reflect on the nature of art. In her works, one can always find biblical motifs and subtle incorporations of renowned masterpieces created by great masters such as Leonardo da Vinci and Sandro Botticelli.

ART PERFORMANCE VERITAS

The art performance *"Veritas" centers around the symbolism of the red rose, which has repeatedly inspired the greatest artists of past centuries. In ancient times, the rose was a symbol of the goddess of beauty and love. In the Middle Ages, it reflected the great sufferings and blood of Christ. During the Rococo period, the rose came to represent luxury and elegance, while in the Victorian era, it became a symbol of romantic relationships. In Modern and Contemporary Art, the rose has taken on meanings related to struggle and revolution, signifying both the universal and sacred nature of this "queen of gardens."

 

The artist was inspired to create this performance by the strength and beauty of the 12th-century Oratorio dei Crociferi Chapel, which holds a profound history of Christianity and its servants. As someone deeply devoted to the study of Christian history and the exploration of the Holy Scriptures, the artist feels a continuous connection with God's love, which reveals deeper insights into love, faith, and service.

 

In her debut art performance, Marika Parsadanelli Wardell imbues the red rose with multiple layers of meaning, intricately weaving one symbol after another into her work. The viewer is invited to discern additional significant symbols presented within the altar room of the Oratorio dei Crociferi: the number of flowers, the symbolism of the roses' colors, the mystery of the water in which each rose is submerged, the hidden notes under the vase, the melody accompanying the performance, and the artist's every movement, resembling virtual brushstrokes. This unique immersion in the performance leads the audience to a new phase of reflection on their own presence.

 

The performance *"Veritas" is primarily dedicated to the essence of womanhood and its sacred image, through which life is created. Throughout history, care has been regarded as the most powerful tool in a woman's hands. It is through care that she is able to express the highest degree of love, both for herself and the world. For women, care also represents the beginning of their spiritual and divine existence.