An interview with Rafael Silveira: Brazilian artist living in Curitiba, Brazil.

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.

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.

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

Takeover Tuesday with Rafael Silveira

The Dash Bash venue