Atma Bernardi is a Santa Fe based artist who earned his BFA from the University of New Mexico in 2024. Born in Vittorio Veneto, Italy, Atma grew up immersed in a landscape rich with artistic heritage, though his own creative path emerged later in life. After moving to the United States in 2013 to work in the organic food industry, he retired in 2018 and turned his focus to art, discovering a profound passion for visual expression.

Inspired by his love of reading, music, and the natural world, Atma often carries a sketchbook, capturing fleeting moments with quick drawings or poetic fragments. These impressions—combined with memory and imagination—form the foundation of his abstract studio practice.

Whether at his easel or seated in the garden with a cup of tea, Atma remains committed to deep observation, continually opening himself to the intricacies of nature and the inner landscapes of thought and feeling. His work reflects an ongoing journey of presence, perception, and personal discovery.