Jenna Basso Pietrobon is an interdisciplinary artist and storyteller whose work blends personal history, social activism, and material experimentation to explore themes of memory, transformation, and identity. Rooted in her Italian heritage and global experiences, her evolving practice spans sculpture, performance, and design, addressing issues like gender-based violence, sustainability, and the preservation of craft traditions.

Wanting to understand her family’s values, behaviors, and the legacy of their life in Italy, she created the series In Search of Lost Time, named after Marcel Proust’s iconic novel. In this body of work, she travels through her ancestral region of Veneto, and includes reflections from Sardinia, Milan, and Florence, delving into the layers of identity formed across place and memory.

Supports small towns and artisan communities 

 Raises awareness around gender-based violence 

Addresses sustainability and the future of food systems. Each of these initiatives stems from personal experiences, channeling them into meaningful public missions.

Her practice has embraced a more global outlook, guided by a desire for freedom, cultural exchange, and inner peace. She continues to travel widely, drawing inspiration from diverse traditions and experimenting with mixed media for an upcoming body of work.

Her recent collaborations include projects with Maison Margiela, as well as performances at the Salone del Mobile in Milan and the opening weekend of the Venice Biennale.

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M.F.A., Columbia University, New York, United States of America
B.F.A., University of Western Ontario, Canada
B.A., Media Information Technoculture, University of Western Ontario, Canada



BTM - light - Cassola+Cassola

Cassola+Cassola

BTM-Asiago-lamp

Asiago 

SSS lamp: Cabbage +

Verza 

BTM - light - Marostica+Marostica

Marostica + Marostica

BTM Merz: Marostica+Brenta

Marostica+Brenta Merz

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Mission: Gender Based Violence

Visual Story: Break the Mold