My work aims to depict the underlying structures of the human experience, focusing on themes revolving around the subconscious mind, identity, and memory. I am interested in representing the complexities of perception and the transient realities that exist beneath the physical form. Primarily autobiographical, my work seeks to visualize internal environments or “dreamscapes” that are shaped by memories, dreams, thoughts, and emotions. I wish to depict the border between our inner and outer selves and the intricate interconnectivity of memory.
Rooted in abstraction, my practice focuses on the interplay of digital and manual image-making processes by combining printmaking techniques, digital image manipulation, and audio composition. Characterized by the physicality of superimposition, repetition, and texture, my pieces are ever-shifting between moments of ambiguity and lucidity.
EDUCATION
(2024-2026) Master of Fine Arts, Zurich University of the Arts, Zurich, Switzerland
(2015-2019) Bachelor of Fine Arts with Specialization in Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Porto
(2018) Erasmus Program, Accademia di Belle Arti, Verona, Italy
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
(2023) Encompass, Project Room, Galeria Presença, Porto
(2022) CIRCA, Dentro Gallery, Porto
(2021) Traversing the In-between, PB27 Gallery, Porto
GROUP EXHIBITIONS AND PROJECTS (SELECTED)
(2024) Open Studio, Kunstnarhuset Messen, Alvik, Norway
(2023) Poste - Video Arte, Extéril Foundation, Porto
(2022) Collective Exhibition, Atelier Sem Forma, Porto
(2022) Unfinished, Okna Cultural Center, Porto
(2021) Reflection, OV/ART Gallery, Ovar, Portugal
(2021) Ciclos da Paisagem, Oficina Cobalto, Porto
(2021) SEDE ACRDMR, Coletivo Emer.gente, Fátima
(2021) CONTER, Dentro Gallery, Porto
(2021) Guias Sonoras Collaboration, Riba da Âncora, Portugal
(2021) Subject/Process Collaboration, Porto, Portugal
(2019) Acreção, Degree Show, FBAUP, Porto
(2019) Bom Fim Abre Portas, Broca’s Area 501, Porto
(2019) MIDL #2, Broca’s Area 501, Porto Hifen,
(2019) FBAUP Degree Show, CACE Cultural Center, Porto
(2018) Cloud Continuation, Accademia di Belle Arti di Verona, Italy
(2016) Second Year Collective Exhibition, FBAUP, Porto
PERFORMANCES
(2024) Nada Está Escrito Afinal Performance #2, Passos Manuel, Porto and Lounge, Lisbon
(2022) Nada Está Escrito Afinal Performance #1, Passos Manuel, Porto
(2021) pperception Dreamscapes: Livestream, Porto
(2021) QQ Series - Livestreams, Riba da Âncora
RESIDENCIES
(2024) Kunstnarhuset Messen, Ålvik, Norway
(2023) Fyns Grafiske Værksted Printmaking Studio, Odense, Denmark
GRANTS
(2023) Craft and Design Projects in Denmark and Abroad Grant, The Danish Arts Foundation, Copenhagen, Denmark
NOTABLE COLLECTIONS
(2023) The Largo, Private Collection, Porto, Portugal
WORKSHOPS AND CURATION
(2023) Relief Printmaking Workshop, Worm Winter Art Festival, Porto
(2020) Reação Performance, OpenBox, Porto
(2020) E Agora? - Magazine launch and exhibition, TheLab, Porto
(2020) LEAP Magazine - Co-Founder and Art Director, Porto
TALKS
(2023) Artist Talk, Fyns Grafiske Værksted, Odense, Denmark
PUBLICATIONS/PRESS
(2023) “Três em Trânsito na Galeria Presença”, ARTCAPITALE Magazine
(2022) Dentro Gallery Archive Publication
(2021)“Traversing the In-Between” Essay, Espaço399
(2021) Revista MA: Imaginar
(2020) Leap Magazine Launch, Porto Canal
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
(2020-2023) Graphic and Digital Product Designer, Porto