Artist Statement

“My abstract figurative paintings capture the essence of women as both sensual beings and powerful individuals. I create to inspire women to embrace their femininity with confidence, edge and elegance." 

Grace Federighi is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans figurative painting, photography, and abstract expressionism. Born in Kraków, Poland, Grace’s relationship with art began in childhood and 
deepened throughout her career as a business professional before she committed fully to her creative practice.

Grace’s figurative paintings rely on posture and gesture to convey moments of renewal, awakening, and self-acceptance. Working in acrylic, charcoal, gold leaf, and diamond dust on canvas, she builds a warm, 
earth-toned palette that feels both meditative and refined. Deliberate geometric and chromatic contrasts introduce tension, balancing vulnerability with control. The result is work that is intimate yet composed, 
inviting viewers into moments that feel both contemporary and timeless.. 

Photography plays a foundational role in her practice. Grace often begins with images captured in her studio or during travel, responding to a specific pose, gesture, or the way light and shadow move across the body. As the work evolves on canvas, the original reference becomes a point of departure rather than a fixed destination, at times allowing the paint to guide her as it glides and seeps into linen canvas. 

Grace has shown her work in both group and solo exhibitions and has collaborated with national retailers, interior designers, curators, and local businesses. Her work has been featured in showcase houses, advertorial campaigns, and on Netflix and HGTV.

Grace promotes her lifestyle message through her brand LYLIA (acronym for Live Your Life In Art), through her other passions; interior design, wellness and fashion.  Her painted vintage books and merchandise are an extension of her creativity.