Brazilian Artist

Artist Statement

I am infatuated with the synergy of opposing views. To explore this, I consciously pit abstraction against realism, allowing them to coexist and collide within a single work.

In my oil paintings, I work from both directions. I may begin with a purely abstract field and gradually coax out recognizable forms—elements of nature, events, or living beings. Other times, I start with a sharp realism and, while the paint is still wet, I aggressively abstract it. My goal is to capture not just a subject, but the visceral energy of its interaction with the environment. Each artwork is not just a static image; it is an "event."

My physical process is one of precision and optical depth. While my oil paintings possess a subtle, minimal physical texture, I use light and shadow to amplify this surface, creating the illusion of much deeper, more rugged terrain. By mastering the contrast between the actual paint and the perceived depth, I make the work appear far more textured than it is—inviting the viewer to question the boundary between the physical canvas and the visual experience.

This philosophy carries over seamlessly into my digital works. Using virtual brushes, I hand-paint every stroke, meticulously selecting the pressure, transparency, and shape of the mark. I reject automatic filters, glows, and shadows, opting instead to build the image from the ground up.

Whether working in oil or digital mediums, my hand and heart remain the same. I place my subjects within their background rather than in front of it, blurring the lines until the final piece is guided entirely by emotion. This is the harmony of opposites.