MIZA TAVARES
Visual Artist
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Elements - Shifting Landscapes
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Current project
Elements - Shifting Landscapes is an artistic exploration of the effects of climate on the fragile ecosystem of our home.
It’s what is happening in the world right now, and what will eventually affect us in the future. Our climate is changing, storms and natural disasters are becoming a common occurrence and it’s essential to recognize our role in this journey.
"It's human nature to find fascination in disaster; we're destroying our planet, and as I witness the shifts in our world, I express these experiences through my art and I paint what I see..."
The rise of the phoenix?
Past project
"When I was diagnosed with MS, my world changed. I wanted to use my art to raise awareness of the condition..."
Vitamin D is a vibrant exploration of the power of the sun's hold over our health. Raising awareness of MS and vitamin D deficiency, Miza brought the community together through a series of exhibitions celebrating the sun.
There's a link between art and healing; Vitamin D was a journey into art therapy... [MORE]
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Lisbon
Past project
Miza's early years paintings were created whilst she was living in Brazil, and are a visual depiction of her artistic journey.
Choosing oil as her paint of choice, Miza took inspiration from the landscape around her, and learnt her craft from the people around her.
Whilst creating this series of artowrk, Miza lived in a close knit Brazilian community, in which she learnt, taught and eventually sold her art, to her friends and neighbours... [MORE]