Riccardo Montali , London, United Kingdom

I began my journey in the Visual Art scene to broaden my understanding of conceptual art, instillations, videography, photography and much more. I felt that not only would all these bases be covered in a MFA but it would also allow me to study the world and the subject matters found with in it, in a unique and alternative way.

I have studied various subject matters across four different continents: The first, South Africa - I obtained my three year diploma here, studying culture, conceptualization, foundations and development spread over a variety of different art practicing techniques. Then Italy at the Academy of Fine Art in Bologna. Here I learnt the Italian language, studied philosophy, urban environments, art installation, sculpture and materiality, videography, digital and film. I then moved to the University of California: Berkeley, where I have begun my transition from Visual Art to the Film. I took courses in performance art and architecture, art in politics and material culture and Set Design.

I am a good people-person, meaning that I not only work well with other people, but I thrive in group structured situations. I do my best to stick to deal lines and keep ahead of the game. I believe myself to be quite diligent and attentive, and I am always eager to learn and develop.