What is your name: My name is Adriana Carvalho
Do you have a formal art education or are you a self taught artist: I do have a formal education in Fine Art and a technical training in a Mechanics' Institute.
What is the style of your pieces: Mainly figurative.
What is the medium in which you work: Metal sculptures
What started you on your path as an artist: Being a creative person, I have a passion from circumstances in daily life and a challenge in accent cultural mores .
What is one of the most important things that art has brought to your life: Education because in my work I often depict stories of mythology and related topics, as well problem solving. The idea is just the beginning when starting an art work, I must research materials and learn new techniques. And in much of my work I invoke humor, so I've nurtured a refined sense of humor.
What is your favorite genre of art besides the one you work in: I appreciate drawings because I have always struggled in that area, and I feel drawings are the foundation of art. I marvel at the ability to represent a subject with simple contours.
Do you have art showings, and if so what are they typically like: I exhibit often. Recently my work participated in an exhibit with the Federick R. Weisman Foundation In L.A.
As well a 3 artists show that I also organized in Kirk Hopper Fine Art, Dallas. I've shown in several international art fairs as Scope, ArtMiami, ArtBrussels and Arco- Madrid.
Do you have a certain set of clothes you make art in: I do not create clothes. I create sculpture that resembles garments as a metaphor; depicting characters in life with certain vulnerability.
What has been the most frustrating part of being an artist?
What is your favorite sandwich of all time: Well, I am not a starving artist... so I enjoy an Italian hard salami with Swiss cheese on a french Baguette with a touch of Dijon mustard.
Has this year brought about any changes in your work, and if so what are they: My process of working is constantly transforming and inspirational. I do the best with the treasures that everyday life offers me. As an example, one day I was walking in the neighborhood and found discarded rain gutters from a construction site. Not sure what do with it I liked the material so I grabbed all that I could. A month later I made an enormous sculpture with it.
Who is your favorite artist alive or dead: I love the simplicity, colors and joy of Henry Matisse and the raw, down to earth quality of Julio Gonzalez sculptures. In contemporary art I like Jeff Koons because of his technique, humor and his audacious approach in creating art.
What is the most moving piece of artwork that you have seen in person:
Do you have any animals, and what do they think of your work: Yes, I have many stuffed animals that are always mocking me!
Do you have any upcoming exhibitions you would like to share with us: Scope Art Show, ArtBastard/MiamiBeach
Web address www.amcarvalho.com
email amcarvalho@mac.com
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