Fine Art Photographer, he investigates motifs of nature and human beings, currently developing research on flowers and the relationship between light and shadow, in addition to exploring portraits in mixed media working with AI and Digital Photography.
Filmmaker, Conrado directed the short films Pele Negra Máscara Branca and Cedro do Líbano, which won awards at Film Festivals and Exhibitions in Brazil, in addition to having experience as Director and Producer of Advertising Films for brands such as Yahoo Brasil, Faber Castell, Fox Channel International, Gillette, Samsung, Epson and Cachaça 51.
Conrado also works as an Atelierista at an international school in São Paulo/SP. He has a degree in Visual Arts and a specialization in Art Education from Instituto Singularidades.
What themes do you prefer to explore in your works?
My artistic work essentially explores the relationship between memory, nature and humanity. Through photography, I seek to capture the beauty present in both human beings and the natural environment, exploring the interconnection between these two worlds. Memory emerges as a guiding thread in my research, reflecting on how natural spaces and organic elements carry stories, layers of time and transformations.
Light and shadow play a central role in my approach, as they are elements that not only define form and texture, but also evoke sensations and emotions, creating atmospheres that refer to the ephemeral and the eternal. In addition, my work moves between different mediums, such as analog and digital photography, mixed media and digital art, which allows me to experiment and expand the expressive possibilities of images. Through these experiments, I seek to construct visual narratives that sensitize the eye and invite contemplation of the relationship between human beings and the natural world.
What is the role of the artist in today's society?
The role of the artist in today's society is multiple and essential. In a world marked by constant transformations, the artist acts as an observer, interpreter and provocateur, bringing new perspectives on reality and challenging established narratives. Through his work, he instigates reflections, awakens emotions and questions social, political and cultural structures.
In my work, I investigate the relationship between memory, nature and humanity, seeking in photography a means to capture moments of beauty and connection. The artist, in this sense, also has the role of archiving sensations and constructing images that transcend the present, preserving human sensitivity in the midst of an accelerated and often fragmented time.
In addition, the artist has the power to create dialogues and promote aesthetic experiences that bring people together, stimulating a poetic view of everyday life. Whether through photography, painting, sculpture or digital arts, their work contributes to expanding the limits of perception and reminding us of the importance of imagination and affection in building a more human and meaningful world.
