
I am a Brazilian artist living in the idyllic English countryside. In 2023, I proudly debuted my work in the United Kingdom, unveiling my artistic universe that blends elegance, humour, and eccentricity.
My sculptures serve as gateways to a time when anything felt possible. Inspired by fantasy and childhood memories, they invite viewers to rediscover the imagination and curiosity often set aside in adulthood.
Since my childhood in the countryside, I have been captivated by the personalities and movements of animals. To me, they are more than mere creatures; they are stories waiting to come to life. My fascination with the shapes and personalities of animals often appears in my work. That love and a fascination for art history inspired me to make my most whimsical series: “Interpretations,” where I reimagine iconic art masterpieces through animal figures. For example, 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.
As a mixed-media artist, I dedicated more than eight years to developing a unique technique that transforms discarded materials into strong, durable sculptures. My process begins with creating core structures from recycled materials such as cardboard, newspapers, and plastic bottles, which are then shaped and refined using a special paper pulp. Each sculpture comes to life with intricate details, including fabric, feathers, horns, eggs, and other natural elements, resulting in one-of-a-kind pieces that cannot be replicated.
I blend unusual and contemporary materials to craft works that exude personality, elegance, and a playful touch of humour.
Welcome to my whimsical realm, where the boundaries between fantasy and reality blur. My characters, hybrids, and imaginary beings each tell 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.
"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







