Sofia Hale

Sofia Hale (Rosa Del Forno) is an Italian artist, composer, and songwriter who blends tradition and innovation through a unique artistic language. She began her artistic career in 1993, finding in painting the ideal medium to express her creativity and passion. Her works, characterized by strong visual impact and deep spirituality, explore themes related to the feminine world and nature, revealing a sensitivity capable of engaging with the viewer.

After a long artistic pause, Sofia returned with renewed energy to the art world, taking part in national and international exhibitions and competitions, which have consolidated her presence in the contemporary art scene.

Artistic and Educational Background

Sofia has refined her artistic skills through an ongoing and in-depth educational journey, studying with native American and British teachers and specializing in watercolor, mixed media, and ink techniques.
She attended the course “Portrait: From Study to Interpretation” at the International Academy of Modern Art in Lecco, earning a diploma and a special recognition from the Presidency Council of Rome for her artistic and scientific merits.
She also obtained a European Diploma in Multimedia Technology from ENAIP Novara, specializing in Digital Graphics.
Continuing her training, she earned a certificate in Code Generation with Eureka and received an IBM Badge. She is currently attending an IBM Data Science course.

Art and Innovation

Sofia's work spans traditional techniques—such as ink, graphite, and acrylics—and modern digital tools, including graphic design and artificial intelligence. This allows her to merge classical traditions with contemporary innovations.
Recently, she expanded her repertoire to include digital and AI-generated art, an expressive form that enables her to explore new creative dimensions and experiment with cutting-edge artistic languages.