A teacher and an active protagonist of the post-World War II period, Amelia Platone stands out as a leading figure in the artistic scene of Asti.
A painter and printmaker, her work reflects a deep commitment to portraying everyday life and the nuances of human existence.
Born in 1927, her story begins in the heart of the Monferrato hills, where time seems to stand still, allowing inspiration to flourish.
Daughter of Felice Platone, Asti’s first postwar mayor, she was among the founders of the Society for the Promotion of Fine Arts of Asti and Turin and of the art gallery “La Giostra.” Valerio Miroglio, a witness to “the group of painters who gathered around the Gallery,” reconstructed Amelia’s creative vocation in these terms: “While we were struggling in search of the new, Amelia had already found a master: her research followed a path that had already been outlined, not only on the technical level, but also in the philosophy that slowly led her away from the Master, until it became the painting of Amelia Platone” (1991).
Platone’s creative journey has its roots in the Albertina Academy, where she received her artistic education under the enlightened guidance of the master Felice Casorati, who recognized in her an innate talent, a “sensitive line, harmonious and sustained structure,” through which the artist reworked her expressive research across different techniques and in printmaking, first learned and cultivated thanks to the lessons of Filippo Scroppo and later strengthened under the guidance of Marcello Boglione and Mario Calandri. This formative period marked the beginning of a career distinguished by prizes and recognition, but above all by a constant search for a personal and authentic visual language. Through drawings, engravings, oil paintings, and sculptures, the artist masterfully conveyed the complexity of human emotions and the beauty of simple moments.
Her travels to Puglia and Sicily between 1957 and 1964 enriched her artistic vision, infusing her works with Mediterranean light and unique architectural suggestions, while also providing an opportunity for attentive and fruitful observation of reality. In her paintings and sculptures, she portrayed elderly people, women, and children with sensitivity, immersing them in an atmosphere of intimacy and warmth that reflects her deep connection with life and ordinary people.
Her artistic career spanned four decades, during which she took part in numerous exhibitions and showcases throughout Europe, as well as holding solo exhibitions at renowned Italian art venues. Among these were the exhibitions at the “La Maggiolina” Gallery in Alessandria in 1966, in Casale Monferrato in 1969, and in 1973 at the “S. Evasio” Gallery, curated by the well-known Casale painter Mario Tassisto. In 1975, she exhibited at the “Acquario 3” Gallery on Via Leoni. Further significant milestones include exhibitions at the “Villata” Gallery in Cerrina in 1982, at the “Centro di Cultura” in Valenza in 1990, and at the Baptistery of San Pietro in Asti in 2008, curated by Marida Faussone.
Even after her passing in 1994, Amelia Platone’s work continues to be celebrated through posthumous exhibitions and retrospectives that pay tribute to her artistic and human legacy. Her works are preserved in public and private collections in Italy and beyond, testifying to her important contribution and her extraordinary ability to create an emotional connection with the viewer.
Her artistic legacy stands as a testament to the power of art to communicate emotion and transform the way we see the world.
