Quase Cachi
(Mariana Clemente, 1994)
Biografia
Quase Cachi iniciou a sua trajectória no campo do Comércio Internacional, mas a paixão pela arte levou-a a redireccionar o seu percurso. Em 2019, ingressou no Mestrado em Ilustração e Animação no IPCA e numa Especialização em Ilustração, dedicando-se inteiramente à expressão artística. O seu trabalho combina realidades familiares e elementos fantasiosos, com o ser humano como protagonista, explorando as dualidades entre luz e sombra, fraqueza e resiliência. A partir de 2023, começou a integrar instalações artísticas, expandindo as possibilidades narrativas e interactivas da sua obra. Quase Cachi continua a explorar novas formas de provocar reflexão.
Quase Cachi iniciou a sua trajectória no campo do Comércio Internacional, mas a paixão pela arte levou-a a redireccionar o seu percurso. Em 2019, ingressou no Mestrado em Ilustração e Animação no IPCA e numa Especialização em Ilustração, dedicando-se inteiramente à expressão artística. O seu trabalho combina realidades familiares e elementos fantasiosos, com o ser humano como protagonista, explorando as dualidades entre luz e sombra, fraqueza e resiliência. A partir de 2023, começou a integrar instalações artísticas, expandindo as possibilidades narrativas e interactivas da sua obra. Quase Cachi continua a explorar novas formas de provocar reflexão.
Artista Statement
O trabalho reflecte uma análise profunda do mundo actual, abordando as falhas, medos e lutas que definem a experiência humana. Apesar dos temas desafiantes, a artista mantém uma visão optimista, transmitida por meio do contraste entre o preto e branco e cores vibrantes, simbolizando esperançaa e resiliência.As suas ilustrações destacam-se pelo detalhe e pela utilização de múltiplos meios, com os marcadores como ferramenta de eleição. Em 2023, expandiu a sua prática artística, integrando instalações que desafiam as formas tradicionais de expor o seu trabalho.
O trabalho reflecte uma análise profunda do mundo actual, abordando as falhas, medos e lutas que definem a experiência humana. Apesar dos temas desafiantes, a artista mantém uma visão optimista, transmitida por meio do contraste entre o preto e branco e cores vibrantes, simbolizando esperançaa e resiliência.As suas ilustrações destacam-se pelo detalhe e pela utilização de múltiplos meios, com os marcadores como ferramenta de eleição. Em 2023, expandiu a sua prática artística, integrando instalações que desafiam as formas tradicionais de expor o seu trabalho.
Biography
Quase Cachi began her career in the field of International Trade, but her passion for art led her to redirect her path. In 2019, she took a Master's degree in Illustration and Animation at IPCA and a Specialisation in Illustration, dedicating herself entirely to artistic expression. Her work combines familiar realities and fantastical elements, with the human being as the protagonist, exploring the dualities between light and shadow, weakness and resilience. From 2023 onwards, he began to integrate artistic installations, expanding the narrative and interactive possibilities of his work. Quase Cachi continues to explore new ways of provoking reflection.
Quase Cachi began her career in the field of International Trade, but her passion for art led her to redirect her path. In 2019, she took a Master's degree in Illustration and Animation at IPCA and a Specialisation in Illustration, dedicating herself entirely to artistic expression. Her work combines familiar realities and fantastical elements, with the human being as the protagonist, exploring the dualities between light and shadow, weakness and resilience. From 2023 onwards, he began to integrate artistic installations, expanding the narrative and interactive possibilities of his work. Quase Cachi continues to explore new ways of provoking reflection.
Artist Statement
The work reflects an in-depth analysis of today's world, addressing the flaws, fears and struggles that define the human experience. Despite the challenging themes, the artist maintains an optimistic outlook, conveyed through the contrast between black and white and vibrant colours, symbolising hope and resilience. Her illustrations stand out for their detail and use of multiple media, with markers as the tool of choice. In 2023, he expanded his artistic practice to include installations that challenge traditional ways of exhibiting his work.
The work reflects an in-depth analysis of today's world, addressing the flaws, fears and struggles that define the human experience. Despite the challenging themes, the artist maintains an optimistic outlook, conveyed through the contrast between black and white and vibrant colours, symbolising hope and resilience. Her illustrations stand out for their detail and use of multiple media, with markers as the tool of choice. In 2023, he expanded his artistic practice to include installations that challenge traditional ways of exhibiting his work.
CV
Education:
Degree in International Trade (ISCAP/ 2019/ Portugal); Drawing Course I (FBAUP/2019); Master's Degree in Illustration and Animation (IPCA/ 2022/ Portugal); Specialisation in Illustration (FBAUP/ 2020/ Portugal).
Exhibitions:
Fish's Garden, Nara, Japan (12/24); Swimming in the tea, Shimada, Japan (11/24); Off duty, Vila Real Municipal Theatre, Vila Real (05/24); Aveiro Young Creator (04/24); Food doesn't make it to the table, Allmo Space Porto (03/24); Flat floor, Sapporo, Japan (11/23); No capital, Temporada, Porto (05/23); Drawing demonstration in the window of Sir Tile Socks, Porto (09/23); No potty at the table, Temporada, Porto, (09/22); Awash with colours, An Táin, Dundalk (09/22); No one ever goes to Dundalk, An Táin (06/22); Aveiro Young creator, Santa Joana Museum, Aveiro (2021); Together Again, Dundalk (2021); Festa da Ilustração, Setúbal (2021); Braga em risco, Braga (2021 and 2022); Awash with colours, Íontas Theatre and Arts Centre, Castleblaney (2021).
-Residencies:
Degree in International Trade (ISCAP/ 2019/ Portugal); Drawing Course I (FBAUP/2019); Master's Degree in Illustration and Animation (IPCA/ 2022/ Portugal); Specialisation in Illustration (FBAUP/ 2020/ Portugal).
Exhibitions:
Fish's Garden, Nara, Japan (12/24); Swimming in the tea, Shimada, Japan (11/24); Off duty, Vila Real Municipal Theatre, Vila Real (05/24); Aveiro Young Creator (04/24); Food doesn't make it to the table, Allmo Space Porto (03/24); Flat floor, Sapporo, Japan (11/23); No capital, Temporada, Porto (05/23); Drawing demonstration in the window of Sir Tile Socks, Porto (09/23); No potty at the table, Temporada, Porto, (09/22); Awash with colours, An Táin, Dundalk (09/22); No one ever goes to Dundalk, An Táin (06/22); Aveiro Young creator, Santa Joana Museum, Aveiro (2021); Together Again, Dundalk (2021); Festa da Ilustração, Setúbal (2021); Braga em risco, Braga (2021 and 2022); Awash with colours, Íontas Theatre and Arts Centre, Castleblaney (2021).
-Residencies:
Kaiju Mirai project, Nara, Japão(12/24);
UNMANNED Unmanned Station Art Festival/Oigawa, Shimada,
Japão (10/24-11/24);
Tenjinyama Art Studio, Sapporo, Japão (10/23-12/23);
Artist Residency, Viarco, Portugal (08/22);
Creative Spark Print Studio, Dundalk, Ireland (05/21-09/21).
UNMANNED Unmanned Station Art Festival/Oigawa, Shimada,
Japão (10/24-11/24);
Tenjinyama Art Studio, Sapporo, Japão (10/23-12/23);
Artist Residency, Viarco, Portugal (08/22);
Creative Spark Print Studio, Dundalk, Ireland (05/21-09/21).
Murals:
Allmo Space, Porto, Portugal (03/24); Creative Business Academy, Porto, Portugal (07/24); Casa do Cais, Gaia, Portugal (09/23).
Other:
Gallery assistant, Cill Rialaig Arts Centre( 1/01/23 -31/03/23); Gallery assistant, AnTáin Arts Centre Dundalk (1/04/22-
31/06/2022);
Studio Assistant, Creative Spark Print Studio (1/05/21-31/09/21).
Allmo Space, Porto, Portugal (03/24); Creative Business Academy, Porto, Portugal (07/24); Casa do Cais, Gaia, Portugal (09/23).
Other:
Gallery assistant, Cill Rialaig Arts Centre( 1/01/23 -31/03/23); Gallery assistant, AnTáin Arts Centre Dundalk (1/04/22-
31/06/2022);
Studio Assistant, Creative Spark Print Studio (1/05/21-31/09/21).