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Alcinda Saphira, was born in the city of Belem in Brazil. She remains deeply attached to her native country and its influence informs every aspect of her paintings and sculpture today.
Her formal art education began at the Escola De Belas Artes Federal Da Bahia in Salvador,Bahia. After leaving her job as a television and radio producer at TV educative da Bahia and transferring to TV Cultura Do Para , the public broadcasting service in her home region, she sought out the traditional potters in that part of the Amazon . For many years she traveled from one small town to another, studying ancient techniques while sharing back lessons learned at the academy. This become a crucial period in developing the visceral and political commitment to the survival of the Amazon that largely defined the shapes, colors, texture and themes of her work.
Alcinda Saphira is currently working with abstract expressionist, acrylic on canvas with paper mache and other natural objects. She is also doing body painting as studio fashion performance.
She now resides in Hastings, NY and maintains her studio in the neighboring Irvington, Westchester, N.Y.
She received the Silver Medal for art in UBENY’s 2002 International competition
Her works are being showed in the U.S.A and Brazil.
Saphira works as an independent curator. She has produced and promoted many artists and exhibitions like the latest: EARTH- The art of Global Warning, Earth Tones, Brazilain Soul and Conexao Brasil- New York. She also works as an art educator for the Wingspan Art program and as a curator for the Brazilian Endownment for Arts Art Hall NYC. She is a member of River town art council and Blue Art Door as well.
SAPHIRA'S STUDIO
Alcinda Saphira Studio has been a reference for local and international artisits for almost 10 years. Hosting art shows, private art & technique classes to celebrities and wealthy low key New Yorkers, art education program for kids and family. It's one of the most important places for the promotion of Brazilian art and culture in Westchester County, NY.
*For more info regarding art classes for children or adults please contact the artist.
PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES TO SEE MORE WORKS BY ALCINDA SAPHIRA:
www.artinearth.com
www.bluedoorart.org
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