As part of Art Riviera Tour 2026, held in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and organised by Wendy Lauwers and Multi Art Gallery, ART MAG shines a spotlight on Elizabeth Rossi, an artist who explores the expressive potential of glass in much the same way others explore canvas or stone. Rather than depicting light, she allows it to pass through her works, transforming them and giving them an ever-changing presence.
Seeing Differently
Some artworks make an immediate impression. Others invite us to slow down and truly look.
Elizabeth Rossi’s creations belong to the latter.
At first glance, the eye is drawn to the richness of colour, the transparency of the glass, and the subtle textures within the material. Then, little by little, the work begins to change. A slight shift in perspective reveals a new nuance, an unexpected relief, or a hidden sense of depth.
In Elizabeth Rossi’s work, nothing remains entirely fixed. Light becomes as much a part of the artwork as the glass itself.
Glass as an Artistic Language
Although glass has accompanied the history of art for centuries, Elizabeth Rossi transforms it into a distinctly contemporary means of expression.
Her works emerge through a meticulous process combining glass, mineral pigments, and successive firings at extremely high temperatures. Yet technique is never an end in itself. It serves a deeper artistic pursuit: creating a dialogue between matter and light.
Fire reshapes the surface, reveals unexpected textures, and produces effects that cannot be achieved by any other means. Each firing introduces an element of unpredictability, ensuring that every piece is truly unique.
Between Landscape and Emotion
Elizabeth Rossi’s compositions sometimes evoke water, at other times the sky, mineral landscapes, or even distant cosmic worlds.
Yet they never seek to depict a specific place.
Instead, they open a space in which every viewer is free to construct a personal interpretation. Forms remain suggestive, colours become sensations, and light guides the eye without ever imposing a single reading.
This openness is one of the defining qualities of her work. Rather than telling a story, her art offers an experience.
A Living Artwork
Unlike a traditional painting, Elizabeth Rossi’s works evolve with their surroundings.
Natural light, the time of day, and the viewer’s position subtly alter their appearance. Transparencies shift, colours gain or lose intensity, and hidden textures gradually emerge.
Every encounter with the artwork is therefore unique.
This living dimension reminds us that art is not simply an object to observe, but a relationship between material, light, and the person who experiences it.
Elizabeth Rossi at Art Riviera Tour
Presented during Art Riviera Tour 2026, Elizabeth Rossi perfectly reflects the diversity of artistic practices brought together in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Her work demonstrates a constant desire to explore the boundaries between painting, sculpture, and glass art without ever being confined to a single category.
It is a sensitive and thoughtful artistic approach, reminding us that when guided by a genuine creative vision, materials can open entirely new territories of expression.
Discover Elizabeth Rossi in ART MAG International Issue 33
Elizabeth Rossi is one of the artists featured in ART MAG International Issue 33, a special edition dedicated to Art Riviera Tour 2026.
Through an exclusive article published in both French and English, readers can discover her artistic universe, her creative approach, and her unique exploration of glass, light, and matter.
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FAQ – Elizabeth Rossi
Elizabeth Rossi is a contemporary artist whose work explores the expressive possibilities of glass, light, and mineral pigments. Her creations exist at the intersection of painting, sculpture, and contemporary glass art.
Her artworks change according to the light and the viewer’s perspective. Through transparency, textured surfaces, and multiple firings, each piece offers a constantly evolving visual experience.
Her creations were presented during Art Riviera Tour 2026 in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, alongside the work of around thirty contemporary artists invited by Multi Art Gallery.
ART MAG International Issue 33 includes an exclusive feature on Elizabeth Rossi as part of its special editorial coverage of Art Riviera Tour and the artists selected by the magazine.
ART MAG goes beyond simply presenting artworks. Each article explores the artist’s creative process, influences, and vision, offering readers a deeper understanding of contemporary artistic practice.