Ana Almeida
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About

Ana Paula Graça Franco de Almeida was born on April 13, 1959 in Sintra, Portugal, graduated in Visual Arts at the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences at the University of the Algarve and a year later completed the Post-Graduation in Visual and Performing Arts at the same institution. From an early age she showed a great aptitude for drawing and during her career she has been exploring areas such as canvas and digital painting, sculpture, craftworks, photography, video and design. Held several exhibitions, mainly in the area of canvas painting, where she sought to address different themes and concepts.

In an early age she showed a great aptitude in drawing, leading her to explore areas such as canvas painting, digital painting, sculpture, crafts, photography, video and design.
It is possible to find a great diversity in her portfolio covering various artistic techniques.

As a contemporary artist, she sought to approach geometric abstractionism, an example of which are her geometric paintings on canvas. In this sense, colors and shapes are the most prominent elements where she aims to create an illusion in which each line suggests the movement that leads to the abstraction of the senses of the observer.

As far as digital is concerned, illustration is the main focus of her work, and it is possible to find works of animation with simpler strokes where fiction and imagination play the main role.

Currently, seeking to promote greater environmental awareness and sustainability on the planet, the artist began the technique of collage on canvas, using recycled materials such as newsprint and magazines, thus giving a new dynamic to her artistic work and a new life to materials, once considered as waste or garbage. She is essentially inspired by people and animals in a perspective full of bright colors, textures and reliefs.

Portfolio

Media

"Lifestyle"

22 December 2022

A comics book inspired in the daily routine activities and the inherent emotions and feelings using female characters. All sketches were created throughout 2022.

"Tuca Big Ears"

16 July 2021

A story about a little indian and his dream of going to the big city. Intended for younger audiences, this story was written and illustrated by Ana Almeida.

Participation in "Você na TV!"

05 September 2019

Upon invitation from the production of TVI show "Você na TV!", Ana Almeida presented some of her artworks in the "Museu de Excelência" segment.

"The Little Christmas Witch"

05 December 2018

A story for children written and illustrated by Ana Almeida in magazine format, about a little witch who did not know what Christmas was about.

Exhibitions

  • 2023
    Tela, Papel, Tesoura

    Tela, Papel, Tesoura

    03 June 202327 June 2023

    Galeria de Arte Pintor Samora Barros (Albufeira, Portugal)

    Collages
  • 2022
    Culturas do Mundo

    Culturas do Mundo

    14 July 202217 July 2022

    Convento de S. José (Lagoa, Portugal)

    Canvas Paintings
    Collages
  • 2020
    Coolagens

    Coolagens

    05 December 202016 January 2021

    Galeria de Arte da Praça do Mar (Quarteira, Loulé, Portugal)

    Collages
    Lixo x Arte

    Lixo x Arte

    04 July 202019 September 2020

    Galeria de Arte da Praça do Mar (Quarteira, Loulé, Portugal)

    Collages
  • 2019
    Colagens

    Colagens

    23 July 201924 August 2019

    Museu Regional do Algarve (Faro, Portugal)

    Collages
    Sculptures
    Coollagens

    Coollagens

    05 April 201930 June 2019

    Centro de Artes e Ofícios (São Brás de Alportel, Portugal)

    Collages
    Sculptures
    Abstração Geométrica

    Abstração Geométrica

    15 January 201931 January 2019

    Galeria Municipal de São Brás de Alportel (São Brás de Alportel, Portugal)

    Canvas Paintings
    Sculptures
  • 2018
    Artistas pela Paz

    Artistas pela Paz

    24 November 201816 December 2018

    Associação Cultural Re-Criativa República 14 (Olhão, Portugal)

    Collages
  • 2017
    Abstração Geométrica

    Abstração Geométrica

    25 May 201725 June 2017

    Museu Municipal de Faro (Faro, Portugal)

    Canvas Paintings
    Sculptures
  • 2015
    O Meu Melhor Amigo

    O Meu Melhor Amigo

    01 October 201510 October 2015

    Biblioteca Municipal de Faro - António Ramos Rosa (Faro, Portugal)

    Digital Paintings
    Os Judeus em Portugal

    Os Judeus em Portugal

    09 July 201512 July 2015

    Convento de S. José (Lagoa, Portugal)

    Canvas Paintings
    Sculptures
    Eva sem Adão

    Eva sem Adão

    01 June 201513 June 2015

    Biblioteca Municipal de Faro - António Ramos Rosa (Faro, Portugal)

    Sculptures
  • 2014
    Os Judeus em Faro

    Os Judeus em Faro

    09 September 201409 October 2014

    Museu Municipal de Faro (Faro, Portugal)

    Canvas Paintings
    Sculptures
  • 2013
    Faro Adentro

    Faro Adentro

    06 September 201320 September 2013

    Biblioteca Municipal de Faro - António Ramos Rosa (Faro, Portugal)

    Canvas Paintings
    Abstração Geométrica

    Abstração Geométrica

    01 July 201315 July 2013

    Associação Mutualista do Montepio (Lisboa, Portugal)

    Canvas Paintings
    Por Mares Nunca Dantes Navegados

    Por Mares Nunca Dantes Navegados

    01 February 201315 February 2013

    Biblioteca Municipal de Faro - António Ramos Rosa (Faro, Portugal)

    Canvas Paintings
  • 2012
    Finalistas: Artes Visuais 2012

    Finalistas: Artes Visuais 2012

    28 September 201217 November 2012

    Convento de Santo António (Loulé, Portugal)

    Canvas Paintings
    Retratos do Infante Dom Henrique

    Retratos do Infante Dom Henrique

    01 September 201201 October 2012

    Centro Cultural de Lagos (Lagos, Portugal)

    Canvas Paintings