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