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For me, the most beautiful things are found in nature, and I need a beautiful world to live truly happily. Leaving behind the degradation of Brazil, I chose to live surrounded by beautiful objects and the green landscapes of the English countryside with my family.

I am a South American fine artist, debuting my work in the UK in 2023.

My sculptures are inspired by the simple yet profound beauty of the natural world—ranging from the purity of a child's smile to the intricate behaviors of animals and our shared connection with them. Growing up in southern Brazil’s countryside, I developed a deep fascination for the forms and personalities of animals, often reimagining iconic art masterpieces through whimsical animal figures. Degas’ Little Dancer transforms into a poised hare, the Mona Lisa becomes a serene sheep, and Rodin’s The Thinker inspires my "Philosopher," a reflective chimpanzee mirroring the famous human pose.

I specialize in mixed media but have found paper to be my preferred medium, cherished for its delicacy, warmth, and resilience. After eight years of meticulous research, I developed an original technique that makes my sculptures as strong and enduring as wood. My process involves creating core structures from recycled materials such as cardboard, newspaper, and plastic bottles, which I then shape and refine with paper pulp. Each piece is brought to life with intricate finishes, including fabric, feathers, horns, eggs, and other natural elements.

I combine traditional and contemporary materials to craft pieces that exude personality, elegance, and a playful touch of humour.

Through my art, I don’t just create objects—I transform spaces and souls. Every piece tells a story, connecting with your emotions and infusing your home with authenticity and character.

Welcome to my whimsical realm, where the boundaries between the human and natural worlds blur. My characters, hybrids, and imaginary beings each carry unique stories, inviting you to uncover hidden emotions within yourself.

Membership:

Member of the Oxford Sculptures Group 

Gallery Representation:

Burford Art Gallery

Publications:

- Cover and inside OX MAGAZINE: An Imaginative Animal Word, pages 54-55, May 2023

- ABINGDON TOWN Magazine, Edition Eighteen, 2023: pages 37-39

 

- OXFORD MAIL Newspaper, 10 May, pages 12-13, 2023.

- OXFORD TIMES Newspaper, 11 May, page 39, 2023.

Qualifications:

2006 BA Fashion Design and Technology (Degree) from FEEVALE/BR. 

2010 BA Fine Arts/ Sculpture from UFRGS/BR.

2016 BA Visual Arts (B. Ed) from UFRGS/BR.

 

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"Maísa mediates between nature, the natural, and the human, always with a link to the fantastic and a hint of questioning, a touch of controversy... she is not just a fantastic figure or a child; there are unspoken words hidden in her beautiful form".

Gabriela Benedyct

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