I have been a visual artist for about ten years, but my relationship with the arts dates back to childhood; it has always been a subject of great interest to me. I studied at the Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo, though I began my studies at the University of the Amazon. My first participation in an exhibition was through my artistic collective, Híbrido Coletivo, in 2015, with the show Impressões do Sagrado: O que é sagrado para você? (Impressions of the Sacred: What is sacred to you?).
Since then, I have been featured in the Portfolio 2022 exhibition at ArtLabGallery – SP; Creative Collectibles at the Centro Universitário de São Paulo; and the Salon International D'Art Contemporain at the Carrousel Du Louvre in Paris. Later, I combined my knowledge with other fields, such as Cinematographic Makeup (International Academy of Cinema - SP) and the world of tattooing, mastering its fundamentals through various workshops.
How did your journey into the art world begin?
I think I’ve always seen life in a peculiar way. Shapes, colors, and fantastic stories have always left me in awe. As I grew up, I consistently pointed my path in this direction, knowing my reading of the world was very sensitive. However, the definitive turning point occurred in my adult life when I sought to rediscover certain sensations lost during a period of depression. Through art and literature, I began to investigate ways to work through my own feelings, translating them somehow for the world to see.
What themes do you prefer to explore in your works?
My favorite themes are boredom, exhaustion, apathy, silences, and voids. I believe a great deal is hidden within these subjects. They are themes of potential, as one never truly knows what might emerge from the reflection. After all, what can evoke the act of reflecting more than silence?
What is your creative process like?
My creative process is very symbolic. Generally, my works appear as fragments in my mind—like short phrases that I develop gradually. Over time, I let the idea mature through reading, graphic and historical research, and the development of projects, sketches, and reflective texts about the theme.
What are your sources of inspiration?
My inspiration comes from many things, primarily from states of apathy and idleness and what can spring from them. However, I have other important sources, such as the work of architect Antoni Gaudí. A large part of my inspiration also stems from literature, including Antes do Baile Verde by Lygia Fagundes Telles, Eva Luna by Isabel Allende, Água Viva by Clarice Lispector, and the Poetic Anthology of Florbela Espanca.
Who are the artistic influences that have impacted your work?
I have been deeply influenced by structural movements like Brazilian Modernism and the "Semana de 22" (Modern Art Week of 1922). These were crucial to my production. Additionally, I must mention some of the great women who inspired me: Frida Kahlo, Tarsila do Amaral, Paula Rego, and Anita Malfatti.
What advice would you offer to artists just starting out?
My advice is the same I would give to anyone starting anything in life: never give up. Fight for your space and for what belongs to you. Create strategies for your career and do not back down. Many steps may seem difficult, but it is a path worth taking. It is the legacy that remains for the future, for culture, and for history. Fight for your dreams and for what good you can offer the world.
