Andreina Brugger Basadonna was born in Venice in 1942 and in 1951 moved to Milan, where she obtained a vocational baccalaureate in foreign languages and literature. In this city she discovered his fascination for art, painting in particular. In 1965 she married, becoming a Swiss citizen, had four children, and from 1969 lived in Ticino until her death. In 1998 she dusted off her dream in the drawer, painting, and began attending the atelier of the extraordinary painter Antonella Gabrielli and figure courses at the CSIA in Lugano. She embraced the acrylic technique that best responded to her impatient need to express herself with strong, vibrant colors. She was particularly sensitive to the beauty of nature, her primary and inexhaustible source of inspiration. The message of her works is meant to be a hymn to life: positive and joyful. In 2017, Andreina left us, but her artistic legacy and her message of joy through art continue to inspire and be appreciated.

Andreina was my student for many years, and over time, she became more than just a student-she was a great friend. The memory of her fills me with affection and gratitude. Her joy in painting was extraordinary, turning color into magic, a festive dance of an eternal maiden. Andreina embodied the love of life through her art. For her, color was pure emotion, and her paintings reflect the soul of a romantic dreamer, full of life. She left too soon, but she left behind a precious legacy of emotion and feeling related to her textural and vibrant painting. Her artistry was a reflection of her luminous soul. Sharing these words is a way to celebrate her life and positive impact on anyone who was fortunate enough to know her art and unique personality.

Thank you Andreina
Antonella Gabrielli