Today we’d like to introduce you to Patricia Figueiredo.
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
Art has always been a part of me. Since I was a child, I looked for what stood out: colors, shapes, lines, curves, always catching my eye. I have graduated in Architecture, executing several projects in which creating was the main focus. Filling spaces, making it all fit together. This process helped me develop an artistic gaze throughout my carreer.
All of this led me into collage, a form of expression where all visual factors fit like a puzzle. Through the pages of books and magazines, I get to renew pictures and give them a whole new meaning, and that feeling of togetherness made me fall in love with collage-making.
Please tell us about your art.
By visiting book stores, I intuitively choose images that, although separate, come together within my subconscious and will fit into a different story. It’s the possibility of reutilizing old material and giving it new life. A singular thing about my work is that I don’t title my pieces because I feel like it would influence the observer’s imagination and I would like for people to have the freedom of drawing their own conclusions.
We often hear from artists that being an artist can be lonely. Any advice for those looking to connect with other artists?
Working by yourself can be indeed pretty challenging. I think it is important to share our work. For me, social media is a great way to stay in touch with other artists and people who appreciate my art. Helps you to get to know new people, to get inspired and to inspire.
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
My work is being showcased in many galleries worldwide, in places like NY, Madrid, Berlin, Paris or Sao Paulo.
Instagram: @art_of_patfigueiredo
Facebook: @collageartofpatfigueiredo
E-mail: patfigueiredocollages@gmail.com
Contact Info:
- Address: Avenida Rui Barbosa 870/501
Rio de Janeiro Brazil. - Phone: +55 21 981087313
- Email: patfigueiredocollages@gmail.com
- Instagram: art_of_patfigueiredo
- Facebook: @collageartofpatfigueiredo
Image Credit:
All the photos are mine.
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