(Nico Mascarenhas, 1993)
a non-binary visual artist and filmmaker from São Paulo (BR), living and working between their hometown, Paris (FR) and Mexico City (MX). they explore various audiovisual formats, installation constructions and performance, intending to stretch and expand the spaces and agreements of staging that traverse different social rituals and transitions. through their work, they investigate the boundaries of memory and gender identity, as well as the different facets of death and matter in constant transmutation.
CV.
Education
2023. Postgraduate Course in ‘Contemporary Art Practices’ at FAAP; Brazil, São Paulo.
2018. ‘Escola Entrópica’ with curator Paulo Miyada and artist Pedro França at Instituto Tomie Ohtake; Brazil, São Paulo.
2016. Specialization in ‘Photobook: creative thinking & edition’ at BlankPaper; Spain, Madrid.
2014. Specialization in ‘Cinematography’ at the International Academy of Cinema (AIC); Brazil, São Paulo.
2011-2014. Graduation degree in ‘Communication and Arts’ at Faculdade Cásper Líbero; Brazil, São Paulo.
Awards & Art Residencies
2022. Silver medal for the music video ‘Diretoria’ by Tasha e Tracie, at the Clube de Criação Festival. Brazil
2017. ‘Melissa Meio Fio’ artistic residency, taught and curated by artists Erika Palomino, Paula Garcia and Maurício Ianês; Brazil, São Paulo.
2016. Art residency focused on photography projects at Blank Paper school; Spain, Madrid.
Exhibitions, Talks & Publications.
2024. Group exhibition ‘Retomada’ at Quase Espaço; Brazil, São Paulo.
2023. Group exhibition ‘Em Construção Já É Ruína’ at the Canteiro Art Space; Brazil, São Paulo.
2023. Group exhibition ‘Novas Masculinidades’ at IABsp, curated by Balam Magazine; Brazil, São Paulo.
2023. Photo featured in N˚9 of the Balam Magazine, ‘Novas Masculinidades’. Argentina, Buenos Aires.
2023. Screening and talk about the film ‘Rebojo’ in UNICAMP, curated by Ateliê TRANSmoras; Brazil, Campinas.
2023. Screening and talk about the film ‘Rebojo’ in the exhibition of the same name, held in Woodseerst; UK, London.
2023. Screening ‘Queer View: Music Videos’ at Cine Olido, with ‘Diretoria’ by Tasha e Tracie; Brazil, São Paulo.
2023. Group exhibition of the project ‘Beliche’, curated and organized by the artists Pepe Lemes, Manoela Cezar and Aiko, at the 25M Sala de Projetos; Brazil, São Paulo.
2022. Guest for the discussion panel 'Representation' at the Clube de Criação Festival; Brazil, São Paulo.
2018. Group exhibition of ‘Escola Entrópica’ study group at the Tomie Ohtake Institute; Brazil, São Paulo.
2018. Group exhibition ‘Vesícula’ at Espaço Breu, curated by the artist and gallerist Igi Ayedun (HOA Gallery); Brazil, São Paulo.
2017. Project ‘Lava’ featured in Revista OLD N˚66; Brazil, São Paulo.
2016. Photo featured in TRIP Magazine; Brazil, São Paulo.
2016. Project ‘Sisterhood’ featured in Dazed & Confused website; UK, London.
2014-2016. Visual column ‘Álbum de Rappers’ featured in Vice Brasil website. Brazil
Professionally, they have accumulated diverse experiences as a director, creative director, editor, researcher and producer, particularly in the fashion and advertising markets. To view their complete professional CV, click here.