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A MOUNTAIN OF SIGNS - ICE IMPRINTS
UNA MONTAGNA DI …SEGNI - IMPRONTE DI GHIACCIO

Organized by FORTE DI BARD, in collaboration with the Alina Art Foundation and Inarttendu Gallery

Presentation

International Graphic and Illustration Competition

Organized by Forte di Bard in collaboration with Alina Art Foundation and Inarttendu Gallery, the project A Mountain of… Signs – Ice Imprints invites artists to reflect on the fragile beauty of glaciers — powerful symbols of climate change.

Through drawing, digital graphics, animation and video, artists were asked to interpret the ephemeral nature of ice and transform artistic practice into a gesture of environmental awareness.

Participation

The competition gathered 134 artists and 198 artworks across three categories.
From this selection, 31 finalists and 6 winners were chosen.

Winners

Traditional Drawing & Illustration
• Elisa Possenti – First Prize
• Gianni Depaoli – Second Prize

Digital / Vector Graphics & Illustration
• Elisa Bonotti – First Prize
• Francesca Garneri & Federico Salomone – Second Prize

Motion Graphics, Animation & Video
• Massimiliano Felicetti – First Prize
• Piergiorgio Colone – Second Prize

TransiT Forte di Bard Award: Mario Barbieri

Exhibition

Forte di Bard — August 7 to September 7, 2025

The exhibition presents the finalist and winning works within the framework of the European project TransiT – Transition towards Sustainable Cultural Tourism, with the technical support of Alina Art Foundation and Inarttendu.

Alongside the finalists, the exhibition includes invited artists and site-specific projects by Alice Padovani, Roberto Ghezzi and Andrea Villa, together with works by internationally recognized illustrators and graphic designers.

Public Program

The exhibition is accompanied by talks, performances and public encounters exploring the relationship between art, landscape and climate awareness.

Premessa

Concorso internazionale di grafica e illustrazione

Organizzato da Forte di Bard in collaborazione con Alina Art Foundation e Inarttendu, il progetto Una Montagna di… Segni – Impronte di Ghiaccio invita gli artisti a riflettere sulla fragilità dei ghiacciai, simboli potenti del cambiamento climatico.

Attraverso disegno, grafica digitale, animazione e video, il concorso ha chiesto agli artisti di interpretare la bellezza effimera del ghiaccio, trasformando l’arte in uno strumento di consapevolezza ambientale.

Partecipazione

Il concorso ha coinvolto 134 artisti con 198 opere, suddivise in tre categorie.
Da questa selezione sono stati individuati 31 finalisti e 6 vincitori.

VINCITORI

Disegno e illustrazione tradizionale
• Elisa Possenti – Primo premio
• Gianni Depaoli – Secondo premio

Grafica e illustrazione digitale / vettoriale
• Elisa Bonotti – Primo premio
• Francesca Garneri e Federico Salomone – Secondo premio

Motion graphic, animazione e video
• Massimiliano Felicetti – Primo premio
• Piergiorgio Colone – Secondo premio

Premio TransiT Forte di Bard: Mario Barbieri

La mostra

Forte di Bard — 7 agosto / 7 settembre 2025

L’esposizione riunisce le opere finaliste e vincitrici del concorso nell’ambito del progetto europeo TransiT – Transizione verso il Turismo Culturale Sostenibile, con il supporto tecnico di Alina Art Foundation e Inarttendu.

Accanto ai finalisti, la mostra include artisti invitati e progetti site-specific di Alice Padovani, Roberto Ghezzi e Andrea Villa, insieme a opere di illustratori e grafici di rilievo internazionale.

Programma pubblico

La mostra è accompagnata da incontri, talk e performance dedicati al dialogo tra arte, paesaggio e coscienza climatica.

I FINALISTI

Massimilianno Felicetti

Elisa Bonotti

Elisa Possenti

1 Premio sezione arte grafica tradizionale

1 Premio sezione arte grafica digitale

1 Premio sezione video art

Federico Salomone

II Premio ex aequo

Gianni Depaoli

Francesca Garneri

2 Premio sezione arte grafica tradizionale

2 Premio ex equo sezione arte grafica digitale

Silvia Pao

Piergiorgio Colone

Stefano Epis

Finalista

2 Premio sezione video art

Eleonora Locatelli

Corinne von Reding

Michela Longone

Finalista

Isotta Dell'Orto

Jessica Ferro

Mario Barbieri

Finalista

Premio Forte di Bard

Maddalena Ghidone

Marie Gianfrate

Chiara Bassis

Finalista

Masters /Artisti invitati

Mathias Adolffson

Nikolaus Troxler

Emilio Fioravanti

Master
Milan based graphic designer, is known for his elegant synthesis of typography, visual clarity, and narrative depth. His approach turns graphic design into a dialogue between structure and emotion.

Master

Illustrator and urban explorer on paper. His intricate ink drawings build impossible cities, fantastical machines, and worlds where architecture dreams. Based in Sweden, his sketchbooks are legends in the drawing community.

Master

Swiss graphic designer and poster master. For decades, his jazz posters have defined a visual language where rhythm becomes form. Bold, playful, precise—his work doesn't follow trends, it sets them. Collected worldwide.

Serifa

Alice Padovani

Andrea Villa

Master

Multidisciplinary creative studio by Nastassja Abel and Christian Otto. Operating at the intersection of art and design, their mission is "Defining New Aesthetics" exploring visual expression through AI, typography, and experimental composition. Inspired by fashion, Japanese culture, hip-hop, and architecture, their daily "ART EVERY DAY" series (500+ works) challenges visual habits with enigmatic, evolving imagery. Based in Munich, exhibited and collected internationally.

Guest Artist

Alice Padovani explores the fragile architecture of memory through installations and drawings that blend scientific precision with emotional resonance. Her work transforms collections, fragments, and natural forms into poetic systems of meaning.

Guest Artist

Graphic designer and visual storyteller. His work balances geometric precision with narrative depth, creating identities and editorial projects that speak clearly without shouting. Based in Italy, exhibited internationally.

Roberto Ghezzi

Guest Artist

Visual artist and pioneer of Naturografie©—works co-created with nature itself. He places photosensitive materials in remote landscapes (Iceland, Patagonia, Nepal, Svalbard) for days, months, or years, letting water, light, and organic matter inscribe themselves. His practice merges art, science, and environmental inquiry. Exhibited internationally; works held in major collections.

The jury
Giuria

Our competition draws on the expertise and experience of a jury composed of five professionals in the fields of graphic design, design, and architecture. The jury members are:
Sanda Sudor – President of the Alina Art Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports artists and projects with a strong social mission. With extensive experience in the art and design world, she is dedicated to promoting artistic initiatives with significant cultural and social impact.
Luciano Seghesio – Gallery owner, renowned graphic designer, and president of the Inarttendu Cultural Association of Aosta. Through his curatorial and artistic work, he has supported numerous artists and innovative projects, contributing to the promotion of contemporary graphic design.
Francesco Subioli – Designer, president of the ADI Lazio Delegation, and member of the Legambiente Scientific Committee. With extensive experience in design and visual communication, he has curated numerous innovative projects, promoting design culture nationally and internationally.
Carlo Malerba – Architect and president of the ADI Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta Delegation. Specializing in architectural and industrial design, he has worked on internationally renowned projects, contributing to the dissemination of design culture and innovation.
Wyllis Snell – Director of SAS L'Etoffe des Heros, expert in identifying and developing brand visions and strategies, defining communication scenarios and tools, and corporate digitalization.

These five professionals will bring their vision and expertise to the selection of the competing works, ensuring a thorough and qualified evaluation process.