Flávia Itiberê, a Brazilian artist, weaves a world of imagination through intricate embroidery and expansive textile installations. Her creations delve into themes of femininity, memory, and emotion with a quiet defiance, a deliberate move away from the fleeting trends of the fashion industry she once navigated. Instead, she embraces a slower, more enduring, and profoundly personal artistic process. Her meticulous work stands as a unique exploration of fiber art.
While Flávia’s creative journey has long intertwined with that of her partner, painter Rafael Silveira (previously featured), their formal artistic collaboration is a more recent development. Together, they’ve crafted a surreal and symbolic body of work, where embroidery, painting, and installation seamlessly merge. Flávia’s art has graced prominent Brazilian institutions, including the Oscar Niemeyer Museum, and her pieces are now cherished in collections worldwide, a true mark of her global recognition.
This month, Flávia and Rafael are showcasing their distinct yet connected practices in a joint exhibition at the Dorothy Circus Gallery in London, running from June 13 to July 10. Rafael’s oil paintings offer vibrant psychological portraits, while Flávia’s embroidered works communicate in softer, nuanced tones. Despite their individual expressions, both artists draw from a shared dreamlike realm, creating a thoughtful and subtly powerful pairing that truly merits experiencing firsthand.
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