Claudia Tessitori Velović – Clloe
About Clloe
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Multidisciplinary Artist and Designer / Lovran, Croatia.
Claudia Tessitori Velović, known by her artistic name Clloe, is a multidisciplinary artist whose creative universe blends painting, photography, digital art, and design into a vibrant, emotionally charged tapestry. Based in the coastal town of Lovran, Croatia, she transforms everyday materials and moments into expressive, colorful narratives that speak to the soul.
Her academic background includes degrees in Fashion Design and Interior Design, along with certifications in marketing and copywriting, which enrich her visual storytelling and conceptual clarity. Professionally, she is a designer for the Croatian brand Hrvatski Kišobran, where she creates original umbrella designs featuring her own artworks — turning functional objects into poetic expressions of identity and style.
Claudia’s artistic journey began in early childhood, and her practice has evolved into a dynamic interplay of mediums. She works primarily with acrylics and mixed media, often incorporating hand-painted furniture and wearable art. Her motifs are playful, vibrant, and emotionally intuitive — reflecting phases of personal introspection, joy, and transformation. Each piece is a dialogue between color and feeling, often created on commission and now part of numerous private collections.
She has held five solo exhibitions in Croatia, and her work has been featured in group exhibitions in Canada, Paris, and Cologne, for which she holds official certificates. A solo international exhibition is currently in development. Her passion for merging art and fashion has led to exhibitions of hand-painted furniture and clothing, including fashion shows that celebrate the fusion of textile and visual art.
Claudia also played a curatorial role in the Art Festival in Mošćenice, contributing to the cultural vibrancy of her region. Her work has received recognition at group exhibitions, affirming her unique voice within the contemporary art scene.
Her artistic presence extends across digital platforms:
On Artboxy, she showcases her portfolio under Claudia Tessitori Velović, Clloe https://www.artboxy.com/profile/68d238480985eaf78661b00c
Her interview for Modne izazovi offered insight into her creative philosophy https://www.modni-izazovi.com/intervju/item/815-klaudia-tessitori-velovic-boja-nije-samo-svjetlost-ona-je-emocionalni-otisak-duse-na-platnu-svijeta
Her designs for Croatian Umbrella https://hrvatskikisobran.com/hr/shop/klaudia-tessitori-velovic/96
For Claudia, art is not merely a practice — it is a way of being. Her creations are infused with spontaneity, emotion, and a deep love for color. Whether painting a canvas, designing a garment, or capturing a moment through photography, she invites viewers into a world where imagination dances freely and beauty is found in every detail.
Artist Statement
« Rejecting molds is my cry for freedom. In my work, I explore chaos as a space of creation, where structure does not confine but liberates. Color is not merely light—it is the emotional imprint of the soul on the canvas of the world. Each pigment carries the weight of history, psychology, and cosmic law, becoming the most direct path to the viewer’s heart.
My inspiration comes from the moment—from the breath that whispers, from ethereal energy that cannot be grasped but can ignite the soul. Without that inner flame, creation does not begin.
I work with acrylics, mixed media, photography, and digital art, combining tactile and virtual dimensions to build layered emotional landscapes. Through an intuitive approach and experimentation, I strive to create a visual language that communicates beyond words—directly with emotion, the subconscious, and the universal. » (Claudia Tessitori Velović - Clloe)
