Multiverse
Sculptures & Photographs
Multiverse explores the hypothetical multiple-universe theory, as a metaphor for the space in which individual human “thinking and feeling is formed by prevailing belief systems” constructing a collective ‘Thinking Multiverse’.
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Multiverse, Immersed, 2016
Title | Raumzeit |
Year | 2015 |
Photograph | Hahnemühle 100% cotton paper |
Size/cm | 46.6×46.6 |
Frame/cm | Handmade 48×48, Non-reflect glass |
Edition | 3+1AP |
Title | Supernatural |
Year | 2016 |
Photograph | Hahnemühle 100% cotton paper |
Size/cm | 46.6×46.6 |
Frame/cm | Handmade 48×48, Non-reflect glass |
Edition | 3+1AP |
Title | In the screen |
Year | 2015 |
Sculpture | Latex on polycarbonate |
Size/cm | 20×8 |
Frame/cm | Perspex box 22x10x10 |
Edition | 1 |
Title | Unearthly |
Year | 2016 |
Photograph | Hahnemühle 100% cotton paper |
Size/cm | 34.6×34.6 |
Frame/cm | Handmade 35×35, Non-reflect glass |
Edition | 3+1AP |
Title | In the plasma |
Year | 2016 |
Sculpture | Latex on polycarbonate |
Size/cm | 29x33x8 |
Frame/cm | Plinth 42x42x100 Perspex box 42x42x35 |
Edition | 3 |
Title | Time traveller |
Year | 2018 |
Sculpture | Latex print on polycarbonate |
Size/cm | 23×31.5×13 |
Frame | Plinth 42x42x100 Perspex box 42x42x35 |
Edition | 3 |
Title | Fidel Castro |
Year | 2016 |
Sculpture | Latex on polycarbonate |
Size/cm | 23×31.5×13 |
Frame | Perspex wall frame |
Edition | 3 |
Title | The wall |
Year | 2018 |
Sculpture | Latex on Polycarbonat |
Size/cm | 29x33x5 |
Frame/cm | Plinth 42x42x100 Perspex box 42x42x35 |
Edition | 3 |
Title | Lucens |
Year | 2016 |
Photograph | Hahnemühle 100% cotton paper |
Size/cm | 46.6×46.6 |
Frame/cm | Handmade 48×48, Non-reflect glass |
Edition | 3+1AP |
Title | Connected-disconnected |
Year | 2017 |
Photograph | Hahnemühle 100% cotton paper |
Size/cm | 34.6×34.6 |
Frame/cm | Handmade 35×35, Non-reflect glass |
Edition | 3+1AP |
Title | indefinidamente |
Year | 2015 |
Photograph | Hahnemühle 100% cotton paper |
Size/cm | 34.6×34.6 |
Frame/cm | Handmade 35×35, Non-reflect glass |
Edition | 3+1AP |
Title | Corpo terra |
Year | 2019 |
Sculpture | Latex on polycarbonate |
Size/cm | 29x33x6 |
Frame | Perspex wall frame |
Edition | 3 |
Title | Mundança |
Year | 2016 |
Sculpture | Latex on polycarbonate |
Size/cm | 45×45 |
Frame | |
Edition | 3 |
Title | Escolha |
Year | 2019 |
Photograph | Hahnemühle 100% cotton paper |
Size/cm | 46,6×46,6 |
Frame | 47,6×47,6 |
Edition | 3+1AP |
Title | Where it all can happen |
Year | 2015 |
Photograph | Hahnemühle 100% cotton paper |
Size/cm | 65,5×65,5 |
Frame/cm | 66,5×66,5 Non-reflect glass |
Edition | 3+1AP |
Title | Transição |
Year | 2018 |
Photograph | Hahnemühle 100% cotton paper |
Size/cm | 34.6×34.6 |
Frame/cm | Handmade 35×35, Non-reflect glass |
Edition | 3+1AP |
Title | Upsurge |
Year | 2018 |
Fine art print | Hahnemühle 100% cotton paper |
Size/cm | 34.6×34.6 |
Frame/cm | Handmade 35×35, Non-reflect glass |
Edition | 3+1AP |
Title | Immersed |
Year | 2016 |
Sculpture | Latex on polycarbonate |
Size/cm | 23x14x4.5 |
Frame | Handmade perspex box |
Edition | 3 |
Title | Convolutions |
Year | 2016 |
Photograph | Hahnemühle 100% cotton paper |
Size/cm | 34.6×34.6 |
Frame/cm | Handmade 35×35, Non-reflect glass |
Edition | 3+1AP |
Title | Illusion of human supremacy |
Year | 2017 |
Photograph | Hahnemühle 100% cotton paper |
Size/cm | 34.6×34.6 & 58,5×58,5 |
Frame/cm | Handmade 35×35 & 59,5×59,5 Non-reflect glass |
Edition | 3+1AP |
Title | Inner selfie |
Year | 2016 |
Sculpture | Latex on polycarbonate |
Size/cm | 21×13 |
Frame/cm | Handmade 28x19x4, Non-reflect museumglass |
Edition | 3 |
Multiverse, Time traveller, 2018
Multiverse, Inner selfie, 2016
Multiverse, The wall, 2018
Multiverse, Futurist, 2016
Sculptures & Photographs
Multiverse explores the hypothetical multiple-universe theory, as a metaphor for the space in which individual human “thinking and feeling is formed by prevailing belief systems” constructing a collective ‘Thinking Multiverse’.
Hinting at a fragile human condition with its “materializations of minds and feelings”. Isn’t this the root of all conflicts, and are simultaneously also the architecture of solutions for a sustainable life on our planet. “Thoughts and feelings” are like inseparable twins, which “materialize” into “facts with consequences”. They can uplift or clash with the hierarchies of the ruling convictions, bringing challenges in the balance of the global socio-political and ecological landscape, at both a collective and individual level.
The old, seductive dream, that “only” artificial progress can provide more time and happiness, remains fascinatingly unbroken.
As practical and important technological innovation can be, a one-sided focus on a technocratic, digital mass-mechanizations with a ruthless minimum-investment-maximum-profit oriented mentality, including disturbing media manipulations, this all does speed up the race towards an increasingly unnatural, performance-oriented and even an inhuman culture, manifesting in long term damages in nature, physical and psychological health and simultaneously lowers human common sense.
Over-stimulation is not a new problem, by being constantly bombarded with a cacophony of messages, images, advertising and to many tasks to solve in to little time. Naturally, it changes the way we think, feel, act and interact. Overwhelming artificiality, stress and constant consuming cannot replace the primal need for a space of contemplation, dreaming and spiritual being with the time of direct human and animal interaction. Being in a more balanced physical contact with nature, always provides more energy, love and happiness, a timeless law of wisdom since Stone Age.
This project intends with photographic hybrids to facilitate the dialogue about expanded possibilities of perception, thinking and feelings. The series comprises single- and multiple-exposure photographs, as well as handcrafted holographic-like 3-dimensional photo-sculptures, which collapse the boundary between photography and object by “dematerializing”the material surface and volume. Each transparent photo sculpture tells an individual story and, depending on the angle of view, changes its 3-dimensional perspective. With particular illumination, whether sunshine or spotlights, they cast shadows that expand them inside or beyond their frames.
Exhibitions
PhotoSchweiz, Zürich, Switzerland. Group exhibition 2019
DaVinci Art Gallery, Porto, Portugal. Solo exhibition. Multiverse and In-between.2017
Encontras da Imagem International Photo Festival, Braga Portugal. Group exhibition ‘A place under the sun’ curated by Angela B. Ferreira. Multiverse.2016
FIX Photo Festival, London, UK. Group exhibition curated by Laura Noble. Multiverse and In-between.2016