After relocating from Brazil to Portugal, I found myself longing to be like a whale—free to traverse oceans without barriers. Yet, in a new country with few connections, I often felt isolated, much like the solitary whale I had drawn.
This feeling of displacement inspired a series of works that seek to naturalize human migration and explore the concept of global free movement as an intrinsic part of our shared system. The series originated from a performance titled Escuto Histórias de Imigrantes (“I Listen to Immigrants’ Stories”), which I presented at Lote67, an experimental art space in Porto. There, I engaged deeply with the narratives of 23 immigrants, weaving their experiences into my artistic practice.
This body of work is also central to my final project for the Master in Fine Arts at Universidade do Porto, where I examine migration not only as a personal journey but as a systemic phenomenon—one that connects individuals across time and space, shaping our collective future.
Upon completing my master’s degree, I was honored to receive the Arte Jovem 2020 prize, promoted by Millenium BCP. As part of this recognition, I was awarded an individual exhibition at Abre Advogados, providing a valuable platform to share my work with a broader audience.
Escuto Histórias de Imigrantes, 2020. 50 x 70 cm. Watercolor.
Travessia, 2021. 70 x 100 cm. Pencil over Fabriano Disegno 210g paper
Troff, 2021. 70 x 100 cm. Graphite over Fabriano Rosaspina Avorio 300g
Troff is one of the whales studied by the Instituto de Conservación de Ballenas. You can adopt her to help them continue studying and protecting these wonderful animals.
Liberdade, 2021. 76 x 56 cm. Graphite over Fabriano Artistico 300g paper
Serena, 2020. 150 x 220 cm. Soft pastel over Fabriano C’ à grain 180g paper
"I wish I were a whale" exhibition at Abreu Advogados. Lisbon 2021.
