Today we’d like to introduce you to Luciana Boaventura.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My story began very intuitively, from a quiet urge to listen to the questions hidden between the lines of life — why we sense certain things before we fully understand them, and how nature subtly calls us closer. I believe that, many times, the work chooses us. As an artist, my first gestures of research emerged through tea, which entered my life as a gift and gradually became a daily ritual of observation and presence. Through this practice, I began to notice the beauty of simple things, and slowly understood that this attention was already a form of making. Observing the transformation of leaves, colors, and aromas taught me about time, impermanence, and the ephemeral — not only as sensations, but as material for artistic inquiry.
What began as this quiet, intimate practice gradually unfolded into a broader material and conceptual investigation. I started experimenting with natural pigments, studying oxidation, fixation, and the intelligence of plants, which led me back to chemistry as well as to more ancestral ways of observing nature. Along this path, I realized how deeply plants and the microcosm are intertwined with our processes of discovery — and how frequencies continually communicate with our own energetic field in subtle, invisible ways.
Over time, this journey expanded into a larger artistic practice where material, intuition, and subtle energies coexist. Today, my work is centered on sustaining the ephemeral as a field of experience — allowing transformation, time, presence, and vibrational dialogue to guide both my artistic practice and my personal journey.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The road has never been entirely smooth, and I think that is part of the richness of the journey. Early on, much of my work was intuitive and experimental, and finding ways to translate subtle experiences the ephemeral, the frequencies, the intelligence of plants into tangible artistic practice was a challenge. There were moments of uncertainty, of trial and error, when materials didn’t respond as expected, or when the process demanded more patience and observation than I thought I had.
Yet these struggles became an essential part of the work. They taught me to listen more deeply, to respect the timing of processes, and to embrace imperfection as a source of learning. Each challenge revealed new possibilities, strengthened my sensitivity, and opened doors to discoveries I might never have anticipated. In the end, the difficulties not only shaped my practice but enriched it, making the journey as meaningful and transformative as the work itself.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I work primarily with material, intuition, and natural processes, exploring the ephemeral and the subtle energies present in everyday life. My practice began with small rituals, such as observing tea leaves and their transformations, which evolved into experimentation with natural pigments, plant intelligence, and the interplay of time and presence. My practice focuses on creating experiences where the material itself, along with color, texture, and light, becomes a vehicle for reflection and perception, connecting multiple layers of reality, what could be seen as different worlds, dimensions, or subtle frequencies into a single perceptual whole.
What I am most proud of is the ability to sustain the ephemeral to create works that exist in dialogue with the present moment, that reveal subtle transformations, and that invite others to perceive and connect with these fleeting experiences. What sets my work apart is this integration of material, intuition, and invisible forces: the work becomes a space where different dimensions coexist, where perceptions interweave, and where the viewer can experience a sense of interconnectedness.
In short, my work is not just about objects or visual outcomes; it is about experience, process, and sensitivity a practice where each gesture carries intention, each material has its own voice, and every presence becomes part of a larger, unfolding whole.
What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
The most important lesson I’ve learned is to trust the process and honor the timing of things, including the intuitive paths that often arise unexpectedly. Early on, I explored parallel studies from Anthroposophy and Bach flower remedies to meditation and other intuitive practices, which at first seemed like mere detours, but over time I realized each had its moment and purpose within the unfolding of the work. Working with ephemeral materials, natural pigments, and subtle energies taught me that understanding and transformation cannot be forced — they emerge gradually.
I’ve learned to listen deeply, embrace uncertainty, and allow intuition to guide the process, recognizing that every element, visible or invisible, contributes to the whole. Accepting this intuitive dimension and respecting it has become one of the greatest lessons in sustaining the ephemeral: to remain open, attentive, and present, letting the work reveal itself in its own time. Each challenge, each detour, and each moment of patience has ultimately enriched the practice, deepened perception, and strengthened the connection to the subtle and ephemeral dimensions of the work.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @luck.boaventura
