_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Rita Santa Marta, born in Palmela, Portugal, in October 1992, is an illustrator, graphic designer, and video editor who works under the pseudonym Rita Magdala. Currently residing in Lisbon, she began her career in 2016, exploring various creative fields. Her education includes a degree in Graphic Design and Production from the Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, in Lisbon. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with prominent brands and projects, including FNAC, Zurich, CUF, Lux Woman, Secular Sabbath, among others. She is passionate about creating visual narratives, especially in the field of original illustration, where she blends poetic, mystical, and symbolic elements to convey deep and evocative messages. Her passion for capturing the visual essence of complex themes is reflected in her award-winning work, with honorable mentions in the FNAC New Talents 2022 contest and the 20th Aveiro Young Creator 2022 Competition. Rita Santa Marta's work, under the pseudonym Rita Magdala, stands out for its expressive and deeply symbolic aesthetic, exploring themes such as metamorphosis, duality, and spirituality. With a subjective and experimental approach, her style seeks to translate emotions and states of inner transformation, creating compositions that defy conventional logic yet remain engaging and intriguing. Her illustrations feature fluid lines and organic forms, combined with a skillful play of light and shadow, giving her creations an ethereal and dreamlike atmosphere. Rita delves into the human psyche in every detail, bringing to life bizarre creatures, mysterious shadows, and colors that evoke a world of dreams and introspection. Her works are simultaneously enigmatic and visually captivating — as if inviting the viewer to step into a parallel universe, where the rules are created the moment they are observed. Those who gaze at her work may feel that each illustration tells a secret story, but the key to understanding it lies in allowing oneself to get lost in the layers of symbols and hidden meanings. With a fusion of traditional techniques and digital compositions, her art is a celebration of experimentation and the constant pursuit of new forms of expression. At the same time, there is an implicit touch of humor in her compositions, as if saying, "Understand what you will — or don’t understand anything. That’s okay!" This lightness makes Rita Magdala’s work not only thought-provoking but also accessible and fun, even when it dives into emotional and symbolic depths.

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_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Rita Santa Marta, born in Palmela, Portugal, in October 1992, is an illustrator, graphic designer, and video editor who works under the pseudonym Rita Magdala. Currently residing in Lisbon, she began her career in 2016, exploring various creative fields. Her education includes a degree in Graphic Design and Production from the Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, in Lisbon. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with prominent brands and projects, including FNAC, Zurich, CUF, Lux Woman, Secular Sabbath, among others. She is passionate about creating visual narratives, especially in the field of original illustration, where she blends poetic, mystical, and symbolic elements to convey deep and evocative messages. Her passion for capturing the visual essence of complex themes is reflected in her award-winning work, with honorable mentions in the FNAC New Talents 2022 contest and the 20th Aveiro Young Creator 2022 Competition. Rita Santa Marta's work, under the pseudonym Rita Magdala, stands out for its expressive and deeply symbolic aesthetic, exploring themes such as metamorphosis, duality, and spirituality. With a subjective and experimental approach, her style seeks to translate emotions and states of inner transformation, creating compositions that defy conventional logic yet remain engaging and intriguing. Her illustrations feature fluid lines and organic forms, combined with a skillful play of light and shadow, giving her creations an ethereal and dreamlike atmosphere. Rita delves into the human psyche in every detail, bringing to life bizarre creatures, mysterious shadows, and colors that evoke a world of dreams and introspection. Her works are simultaneously enigmatic and visually captivating — as if inviting the viewer to step into a parallel universe, where the rules are created the moment they are observed. Those who gaze at her work may feel that each illustration tells a secret story, but the key to understanding it lies in allowing oneself to get lost in the layers of symbols and hidden meanings. With a fusion of traditional techniques and digital compositions, her art is a celebration of experimentation and the constant pursuit of new forms of expression. At the same time, there is an implicit touch of humor in her compositions, as if saying, "Understand what you will — or don’t understand anything. That’s okay!" This lightness makes Rita Magdala’s work not only thought-provoking but also accessible and fun, even when it dives into emotional and symbolic depths.

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Rita Santa Marta, born in Palmela, Portugal, in October 1992, is an illustrator, graphic designer, and video editor who works under the pseudonym Rita Magdala. Currently residing in Lisbon, she began her career in 2016, exploring various creative fields. Her education includes a degree in Graphic Design and Production from the Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, in Lisbon.

Throughout her career, she has collaborated with prominent brands and projects, including FNAC, Zurich, CUF, Lux Woman, Secular Sabbath, among others. She is passionate about creating visual narratives, especially in the field of original illustration, where she blends poetic, mystical, and symbolic elements to convey deep and evocative messages. Her passion for capturing the visual essence of complex themes is reflected in her award-winning work, with honorable mentions in the FNAC New Talents 2022 contest and the 20th Aveiro Young Creator 2022 Competition.

Rita Santa Marta’s work, under the pseudonym Rita Magdala, stands out for its expressive and deeply symbolic aesthetic, exploring themes such as metamorphosis, duality, and spirituality. With a subjective and experimental approach, her style seeks to translate emotions and states of inner transformation, creating compositions that defy conventional logic yet remain engaging and intriguing. Her illustrations feature fluid lines and organic forms, combined with a skillful play of light and shadow, giving her creations an ethereal and dreamlike atmosphere.

Rita delves into the human psyche in every detail, bringing to life bizarre creatures, mysterious shadows, and colors that evoke a world of dreams and introspection. Her works are simultaneously enigmatic and visually captivating — as if inviting the viewer to step into a parallel universe, where the rules are created the moment they are observed. Those who gaze at her work may feel that each illustration tells a secret story, but the key to understanding it lies in allowing oneself to get lost in the layers of symbols and hidden meanings.

With a fusion of traditional techniques and digital compositions, her art is a celebration of experimentation and the constant pursuit of new forms of expression. At the same time, there is an implicit touch of humor in her compositions, as if saying, “Understand what you will — or don’t understand anything. That’s okay!” This lightness makes Rita Magdala’s work not only thought-provoking but also accessible and fun, even when it dives into emotional and symbolic depths.

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English
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Portuguese
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Bachelor at Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias de Lisboa
September 10, 2011 - June 10, 2014
Produção Gráfica e Design

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Agriculture & Mining, Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction
    paper All work in the field of illustration
    Projects by Rita Magdala (Rita Santa Marta) Miguel Ouro - EP Design I created the design and illustrations for the EP Bolsa d'Alegria by Miguel Ouro, with each element representing the five themes of the EP. FNAC New Talents - Honorable Mention Awarded an Honorable Mention in the 2022 FNAC New Talents illustration category. FNAC Photography Marathon - Tote Bag Design Illustrated tote bags for the 17th FNAC Photography Marathon, focused on "Culture and Sustainability." Pleasure Plexus - Contemporary Eroticism Contributed illustrations for Pleasure Plexus, a publication offering a fresh, inclusive approach to intimacy and pleasure through art. Revista Estante FNAC - Cover Illustration Created the cover art for the 17th edition of Revista Estante, which featured a commemorative article on Paulo Coelho. Komono - E-commerce Illustration Winner of the Komono digital art competition, featuring the brand’s eyewear in the illustration. Reggie Dokes - EP Design Illustrated the EP Feel Me Deep by Reggie Dokes, a project combining deep house and dancefloor vibes. Ó Galeria - Anxiety Illustration Participated in a collective exhibit with an illustration themed around anxiety, depicting emotional release during moments of overwhelm. Zurich Magazine - Cover Illustration Created an illustration for the cover of Zurich's internal magazine, symbolizing the company's journey during the pandemic. FNAC Magazine - Paulo Coelho Article Illustrated an article about Paulo Coelho’s personal and artistic journey, based on his novel Veronika Decides to Die. Rimas e Batidas Magazine Produced illustrations for various articles in Rimas e Batidas, covering music reviews, interviews, and cultural essays. Yoga Festival Alcochete - Poster Design Designed the poster for the IV Yoga Festival of Alcochete, reflecting the event’s spiritual and cultural aspects. GODDESSES - Risograph Collection Created a collection of 16 risograph posters that portray feminine divinity throughout art history, from prehistoric to modern-day representations. FNAC Estante Magazine - Literary Re-entry Illustrated the cover and articles for the 17th edition of FNAC Estante, focused on the literary season and Lusophone awards. Ó Galeria Collective Exhibit - No Man is an Island Collaborated on a spiritual exploration of individuation for Ó Galeria’s summer exhibition.