Marina Perez Simão

Marina Perez Simão is a Brazilian visual artist who works primarily with drawing.

Biography of Marina Perez Simão

Marina Perez Simão was born in 1980 in Vitória, Brazil, and spent her formative years in Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.

Simão started a new chapter of her artistic journey by relocating to Paris. There, she pursued her passion for the visual arts, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree from the École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle.

In 2009 she was awarded 1er Prix des Partenaires du Musée d’Art Moderne de Saint Etienne, France. Marina Perez Simão lives and works in São Paulo. 

Marina Perez Simão's art style

Simão employs diverse techniques, including collage, drawing, and oil painting. She aims to merge the realms of interior and exterior landscapes, constructing visual narratives that often venture into uncharted territory, the abstract, and the ambiguous. Simultaneously, these compositions may also incorporate personal recollections and visions.

While drawing upon her appreciation for nature, Simão's artistic vision transcends the boundaries of reality, offering compositions that evoke a sense of enchantment and surrealism.

Recognition of Marina Perez Simão

Marina Perez Simão's exceptional artwork has gained significant recognition and has been embraced by public collections worldwide. Her captivating creations can be found in prestigious institutions such as the Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Saint-Étienne in France, the Ekard Collection in the Netherlands, and the Samdani Art Foundation in Bangladesh.

Simão's artistic prowess has also caught the attention of renowned institutions beyond the boundaries of Europe and Asia. Her work has found a home in esteemed establishments like the Speed Art Museum in Kentucky; and the David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art, the University of Chicago, US.