Nesting is a series inspired by the different types of internal structures of birds’ nests and their mechanisms for protecting eggs.

The sculptures use clay as the primary medium, first treating it as a 2D surface similar to paper, then transforming it into closed objects that are folded to hold an element - a mineral, a plant, a magnet - creating another nest.

The paintings are based on sectional drawings of birds’ nests and the formal strategies they use to protect their eggs. Here , they’re overlayed, becoming cellular structures in constant motion.

Through the juxtaposition of macro and micro perspectives, and the transition from two-dimensional painting to three-dimensional sculpture, this series invites the viewer to consider the intricate relationships between life forms and their habitats.

Protection Policies I, 2024. Acrylic painting (100 x 150 cm), ceramic with magnet and enamel (10 x 10 x 10 cm) over an elongated (120 cm) clay base.

This nest holds a circular magnet painted with enamel, creating a vigilant, watchful eye. 

Installation view during dusk at the solo show Calorcito, at Galeria Lume, São Paulo, Brazil.

Protection Policies II, 2024

Nesting, 2024. Ceramics, branch, paint, dried plant, stones, and acrylics. Variable dimensions.