TANIA DA GRAÇA

I am a visual artist, born in Évora (1987), and I am currently completing a degree in Fine Arts and Multimedia at the University of Évora. In 2008, I took a portfolio development course at Lewisham Community College in London — which paved the way for my acceptance into the University of the Arts London (UAL), where I completed the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design in 2010.

My artistic practice is rooted in experimentation and the in-depth exploration of materials, with a particular focus on printmaking — a technique that allows me to delve into connections with other disciplines, such as painting, photography, and collage. I enjoy incorporating repurposed materials into my work and draw significant inspiration from observing abandoned buildings, particularly the unique aesthetic of industrial spaces.

EXHIBITIONS AND PROJECTS

"Amálgama Gráfica Internacional Contemporânea", organised by Ediciones Patanegra & Fermín Santos López.

This initiative promotes an international print exchange among young graphic artists who are students at the six participating Art Schools. Aimed at broadening public engagement with graphic art, the project encourages exhibitions that highlight the diversity of techniques and creative expressions of the artists involved. The portfolio will be exhibited at the six represented Art Schools and at the FIG Bilbao International Print Festival 2024.

"ART_DESIGN_OLOGY'24"

Collective exhibition as part of the 2024/25 academic year opening program at Gallery S6 – Colégio dos Leões, Évora.

"AAA8+: Mulheres, Saberes Práticos e o Montado" (AAA8+: Women, Practica Knowledge and the  Montado"

A project by Casa do Montado developed within the 2023 Artes à Rua Festival, gathering over 50 life testimonies from women who worked in the countryside around Évora. The project included video presentations and works by 8 female artists across 8 rural parishes in Évora, underscoring the interconnectedness of territory, labour, and the condition of women.

"Artes Visuais em Portel"

Travelling exhibition showcasing the artistic diversity of students from the BA in Visual Arts and Multimedia at the University of Évora. Held in Portel, the exhibition was organised by CMP and UÉ in 2023.

"Artes Visuais no Palácio D. Manuel em Évora"

Exhibition at Palácio D. Manuel I as part of the BA in Visual Arts and Multimedia, organised by CMÉ and UÉ in 2023. The works exhibited were produced by students in the program.

"O Desenho Veio à Cisterna"

Collective exhibition of graphic works developed by students taking the BA in Visual Arts and Multimedia, Design, and the Integrated Master's in Architecture at the University of Évora. Held at the Cistern of Colégio Espírito Santo from September 15 to November 2, 2023.

Projecto Experimental de Teatro “Ricardo III”, de William Shakespeare, directed by Paulo Alves Pereira.

Participation in a collective video project created by students of Multimedia III, taught by Prof. Teresa Furtado, 27-29/01/2022.

Projecto “Vias de Trânsito pela Igualdade de Género” (Transit Routes for Gender Equality)

Participation with digital photomontages and paintings.
Outcomes included a workshop at the CME Tourist Office on the European Researchers' Night (30.09.2022) and the traveling installation Vias de Combate à Violência Contra Mulheres, displayed across various locations in Évora, specifically: Public Garden (25-26.11.2022), Praça do Giraldo (28.11-04.12.2022), Colégio Espírito Santo at UÉ (06-12.12.2022), Colégio dos Leões (09-20.05.2023), and Arena de Évora (24-25.11.2023). Coordination and organization by Prof. Teresa Furtado (UÉ) and Dr. Ana Cardoso (CME). Initiative under the Municipal Plan for Equality and Non-Discrimination – Weaving Networks for Equality by the Division of Education and Social Intervention (DEIS) of CME.