Valéria Nascimento

I learned the basic techniques of making ceramics from Sylvia Goyanna, a well established artist in Rio de Janeiro. However, I developed my own signature style much later when I was first living in London around 2000.

My large-scale installations are a response to a specific space, allowing the viewer to submerge him or herself into a world where they bring their own interpretation to the work they experience. Assembling so many tiny pieces allows me to explore this notion; my work surges and ebbs to create a sense of infinity.

Yes, slab technique. This is the name given to rolling the porcelain until it is as thin as paper. My work is comprised of hundreds, maybe thousands, of pieces that make up a cohesive sculptural group, with each single piece handcrafted, cut and shaped.

That is a matter of interpretation by the viewer. My installation work has evolved over many years through a process of experimentation. I aim to create works that inspire, connect and touch in an emotional way, encouraging the viewer to reflect on the beauty of nature and life.