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    Tambor 1
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    Tambor 1

    , Malu Ferreira, 2023, wire, fabric, beads, latex and wool

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    Tambor 2

    , Malu Ferreira, 2023, wire, fabric, beads, latex and wool

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    Tambor 3

    , Malu Ferreira, 2023, wire, fabric, beads, latex and wool

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    Earth Coral

    , Malu Ferreira, 2023, latex, beads and pins

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    Untitled

    , Malu Ferreira, 2023, wire, fabric, beads, latex and wool

    ©the artist

Malu Ferreira – BA/BFA

As a Latin American sculptor based in London, my work is a study in texture, form, and the inherent beauty of impermanence. Drawing inspiration from the Brazilian philosophy of Gambiarra, which celebrates improvisation and resourcefulness, I explore the various compositions of precariousness and ephemerality. Through my sculptures, I repurpose and reuse materials to showcase their versatility and potential, experimenting with a range of materials such as wire, fabric, latex, wax, and beads. Organic forms and texture play a key role in my work, as does the use of vibrant colors and hand-made techniques.