Solo exhibition

High Gardens

  • Camila Nogueira

10 November - 30 December 2023

UNDERDOGS GALLERY
Rua Fernando Palha, Armazém 56 – Lisbon, Portugal

In my incessant search for the harmony between the unreal and the ordinary, and the reconciliation between Man and Nature, fantasy is king.

Amongst the urban chaos, a magic garden nestled deep within the realms of a Dreamland is waiting to be explored.

This is my homage to Nature, where I go seek tranquility and peace every time I get exhausted from the "concrete jungle" that surrounds me.

With my visual narratives, I aspire to take you to the beauty side and make you look at the world through a dreamier lens.

Just like in the ancient traditions of the East, I place nature in the spotlight as this magical being that deserves to be venerated, and everyday life as something worth to be cherished and whose smallest details should not be ignored.

My inspiration springs from a diverse well, including traditional Japanese woodblock prints, cartoons I used to watch as a kid, Studio Ghibli animations, Franco-Belgian comic books, street art culture, and, of course, Nature.

As you explore, remember that the extraordinary is often hidden in the ordinary, and the magic of Nature is ever-present.

Consider this capsule as your refuge, a sanctuary where your senses come alive. Dive headfirst into this fantasy realm, lose yourself in the intricate details, and let your imagination run free.

- Camila Nogueira

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