I am a sculptor and alchemist of form, whose practice resides in the transmutation of matter into symbol, fusing the tangible with the occult. My work is a ritual of construction and destruction, where each piece becomes a sigil etched into the structure of reality. Initiated in the arts of sculpture, I seek to give body to the invisible and establish new symbolic orders in primordial chaos. My artistic journey spans various disciplines including sculpture, illustration, and costume creation for theatre. I engage deeply with artistic residencies and international exhibitions, continuing to explore the intersections of materiality, symbolism, and ritual in my craft.

Mariana Miguel de Sá Cunha

I am a sculptor and alchemist of form, whose practice resides in the transmutation of matter into symbol, fusing the tangible with the occult. My work is a ritual of construction and destruction, where each piece becomes a sigil etched into the structure of reality. Initiated in the arts of sculpture, I seek to give body to the invisible and establish new symbolic orders in primordial chaos. My artistic journey spans various disciplines including sculpture, illustration, and costume creation for theatre. I engage deeply with artistic residencies and international exhibitions, continuing to explore the intersections of materiality, symbolism, and ritual in my craft.

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I am a sculptor and alchemist of form, whose practice resides in the transmutation of matter into symbol, fusing the tangible with the occult. My work is a ritual of construction and destruction, where each piece becomes a sigil etched into the structure of reality. Initiated in the arts of sculpture, I seek to give body to the invisible and establish new symbolic orders in primordial chaos.

My artistic journey spans various disciplines including sculpture, illustration, and costume creation for theatre. I engage deeply with artistic residencies and international exhibitions, continuing to explore the intersections of materiality, symbolism, and ritual in my craft.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Volunteer at Centro Cultural | Carpintarias São Lázaro, Lisboa
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Engaged in voluntary cultural activities at Carpintarias São Lázaro, a cultural center in Lisbon, contributing to its events and operations from 2024 to 2025.
Co-Founder at Residência Artística, Gothe Residency of the Arts
December 31, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Co-founded an artistic residency under Klaus Vincent Gothe in 2023, facilitating creative collaborations and supporting artistic development.
Costume Creator at AFTA Grupo Off
December 31, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Created costumes for the theatre play "Amor de Perdição" in 2025, blending artistic design with practical theatrical needs.

Education

Master's Degree in Sculpture at Faculdade de Belas Artes, Lisboa
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Sculpture at Faculdade de Belas Artes, Lisboa
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Curso Magical Tarot: Using the Cards in Magic
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Curso Cenografia e Figurinos (Módulo I)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Curso de Tatuagem
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Curso de Técnicas de Joalharia
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Curso de Técnicas de Cera Perdida
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Curso Filosofia Prática (Módulo I)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Certificado de Inglês Avançado C1, Exame Cambridge
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other

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