Takeover Tuesday with Rafael Silveira
An interview with Rafael Silveira: Brazilian artist living in Curitiba, Brazil.
Q&A with Rafael Silveira
Read time: 3min
Mack Garrison:
Thanks for joining us for our Tuesday Takeover, Rafael! Your creations have a very unique flavor and they feel incredibly original. For those unfamiliar with your work, could you tell us a bit about your style in your own words?
Rafael Silveira:
Brazilian Contemporary Art with a RetroPopOpPsychodelicSurreal Twist.
Calor Humano - Oil on canvas
Mack Garrison:
Do you think of yourself as an artist or an illustrator? Is there a difference?
Rafael Silveira:
Artist. I think illustration is something different, it's a kind of art you create by demand to clients (usually brands or editorial companies) working together with other creatives (designers, art directors, writers, marketing people). it's also great art and I love good illustration.
Mack Garrison:
Did you have formal training or were you completely self taught?
Rafael Silveira:
I studied art at university (did not finish) and I have a degree in advertising. I think I learned a lot in these places, but I also learned most of things I do today by doing this things and making a deep research, as a self taught.
Mack Garrison:
How has growing up in Brazil influenced you and your work?
Rafael Silveira:
All my personal experiences have a lot of influence in my work. Brasil are very intense and surreal sometimes...
Circonjecturas - Solo show at Caixa Cultural Brasilia
Mack Garrison:
Your textile work looks phenomenal and I love all the little details. Have you always been interested in textile work or is that a new development?
Rafael Silveira:
All these details come from the talented hands of my wife, textile artist Flavia Itibere (my textile works are made in collaboration with her). She influenced me a lot with her fashion/textile references.
Mack Garrison:
Do you have a favorite type or project or medium to work with?
Rafael Silveira:
I work with several mediums. I love oil on canvas and digital art.
Mack Garrison:
Growing up, who were some of the artists or designers that were a big inspiration to you?
Rafael Silveira:
There are a lot of influences...Arcimboldo, Magritte, Mark Ryden, Audubon...I also love anonymous paper ephemera, an artist from 19th century.
BOOM! - Oil on canvas and carved wood
Mack Garrison:
Are there any upcoming projects you're excited about?
Rafael Silveira:
Yes! My new solo show #EspumaDelirante (in english #DeliriousCream ) at Farol Santander São Paulo
Mack Garrison:
Any final takeaways you would like to share with our audience?
Rafael Silveira:
Please follow my insta page for news and more art @rafael_silveira_art
Wild Life - Oil on canvas and carved wood