The Giulia Caliò Interview
“remain as authentic as possible.”
Greeting fellow Earth dwellers,
Before we jump into today’s interview with Giulia Caliò, I would like to share a list I found which I think many of you will find useful!
Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way
Twyla Tharp, The Creative Habit
Austin Kleon, Steal Like An Artist
Corita Kent, Learning By Heart
Patti Smith, Just Kids
David DuChemin, Start Ugly
Charlie Gilkey, Start Finishing
Todd Henry, The Accidental Creative
Jessie Kwak, From Chaos To Creativity
Jeff Goins, Real Artists Don’t Starve
Steven Pressfield, The War of Art
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Giulia Caliò
Giulia Caliò was born in Syracuse, Italy, in 1988. She is an illustrator and painter who graduated in Illustration and Comics from the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna. She lives and works in Bologna, where she founded her own studio, a creative space dedicated to artistic research, imagination, and dialogue. Her work is distinguished by a highly evocative figurative language in which elements of nature and mythical creatures merge into a world suspended between dreams and reality. Recurring themes in her paintings include transformation, mythology, and wonder, often explored through symbolic female figures, mermaids, and intimate inner landscapes. Drawing inspiration from the Viennese Secession, the Pre-Raphaelites, Renaissance masters such as Sandro Botticelli, and the refined aesthetics of Eastern art, Giulia has developed a visual language that blends elegance, symbolism, and emotional storytelling. Through delicate compositions and rich symbolism, her paintings invite viewers into contemplative worlds where beauty becomes a vehicle for introspection and emotion. At the heart of her practice is the desire to create an authentic emotional connection with the viewer.
“express yourself without being afraid of judgment or of what others might think.“
Expect To Learn
Giulia Caliò‘s inspirations, ranging from the Viennese Secession and the Pre-Raphaelites to more modern art forms, such as Cinema.
How sketchbooks and poetry help inform Caliò’s creative process.
How art provides a space absent of pressure and restrictions offering Caliò a truly valuable space to become more in touch with herself.
The pros and cons of social media and how it impacts artists navigating an online presence.
The advice Caliò would give to aspiring creatives seeking further development in their journey.
The Interview
Who have been your biggest inspirations?
Inspiration comes to me from many different places. I have been deeply influenced by the Viennese Secession, especially by artists such as Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, whose work has had a profound impact on both my artistic language and my creative journey. I am also fascinated by the Pre-Raphaelites and by the Renaissance art of Sandro Botticelli. Beyond painting, I find endless inspiration in Eastern art, from traditional paintings to illustrations. I also draw inspiration from many other forms of art, including cinema, literature, and music. They all create new imaginary worlds in my mind and often become the starting point for new paintings. Ultimately, I find inspiration in everything that moves me deeply and awakens a genuine emotion.
