Artist statement

Art has been a defining force throughout my life, shaping how I understand myself and communicate with the world. I am drawn to both viewing and creating art, with a particular focus on portraiture and figurative representation. My engagement with Western art traditions has played a significant role in developing my practice and strengthening my voice as a Macanese artist.

My work spans painting, sculpture, and performance. In painting, I explore a semi-surrealist approach to the figure, blending recognisable forms with imagined or symbolic elements. My sculptural practice incorporates wood, metal, and found objects, often combined with mixed media such as ash or flowers. These works are contemporary in form and intention, prioritising conceptual exploration over traditional sculptural conventions. In performance, I investigate movement and endurance, most notably in Life Goes On, a unicycle-based piece centred on balance, persistence, and the passage of time.

The themes within my practice are rooted in personal experience. I draw inspiration from the human body—its gestures, movements, and capacity to hold memory. My work frequently addresses intimacy, emotional experience, and the nuances of human connection. Feminist concerns inform much of what I create, including the reclamation of the body, advocating for unfair treatment towards women, and challenging the objectification of women. My background in dance and piano also influences the rhythm, sensitivity, and structure of my compositions.

Above all, I aim to create work that resonates with viewers. I hope to evoke a sense of recognition and shared experience, particularly in relation to womanhood and the complexities of living in the contemporary world. Through my practice, I seek to build a visual language that connects personal narrative with collective understanding.