ritratto Maria Luisa Figueiredo

Maria Luisa Figueiredo

Class of: 2000
Nationality: Portoghese | Portuguese
Degree course: Sculpture and Installation

My artistic journey has evolved from immersive oil paintings, rich in depth and perspective, to captivating three-dimensional installations.
Whether on canvas or in installations, my creations consistently share a playful essence, beckoning viewers ot actively engage with the art. The paintings, almost interactive, spark curiosity with their mystical, surreal allure, defying contemporary art norms.
My installations take interactivity a step further, allowing tactile exploration – a departure from the untouchable nature of traditional paintings. I tend to provocatively challenge artistic conventions, crafting textural paintings deemed off-limits and sculptures concealed within boxes, creating a tension between desire and accessibility.
Central to my practice is the deliberate absence of explicit translations or explanations about the pieces I create. This intentional mystery serves as a tool to provoke curiosity and stimulate critical thinking in the audience, fostering aunique and transformative art experience.

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