BIOGRAPHY
Gabriela Simionato is a ceramicist based in Salvador, Bahia, whose work is deeply inspired by the vibrant life of the city and her roots. She explores social and cultural issues, such as gender equality and economic disparities, through her ceramics. For Gabriela, clay is a living, pulsating material that embodies memory, resistance, and transformation. Her pieces reflect daily life in Salvador, creating a dialogue between the artisanal and the narrative. She seeks to evoke sensations and reflections, inviting viewers to engage with the stories that clay can tell. Gabriela’s artistic practice is a continuous investigation into the connections between form, culture, and the human experience.
CV
Gabriela Simionato is a ceramicist based in Salvador, Bahia. She studied Design at FAAP and honed her skills at La Meridiana School of Ceramic in Italy. Gabriela has participated in various exhibitions, including the collective show “Para entender a Furia” at Espaço Tinge in São Paulo, “Art in Loop” in Milan, and a collective exhibition in Athens, Greece. She has also collaborated with Camille Kachini on projects that further explore the intersection of art and social themes. Her work was featured at Vórtice Cultural in São Paulo, reflecting her commitment to exploring social and cultural themes through ceramics.
STATEMENT
I, Gabriela Simionato, am an artist and ceramicist born in Campinas and currently based in Salvador, Bahia. My origins profoundly shape my work, which seeks to explore the intersections of local culture and urgent social issues. Through ceramics, I use clay as a material that symbolizes vibrant life and connection to the earth. My goal is to create pieces that not only reflect memories, resistance, and transformation but also evoke deep emotions. I want the audience, when interacting with my pieces, to see beyond what we often choose to hide. I aim to echo the pain and reality of a country where children are seen with guns instead of being in school or playing. It is an invitation to confront the difficulty of facing these truths so that together we can find hope and change.
Each piece is a testament to the strength of the stories we carry, a reminder of the importance of giving voice to the realities around us and connecting with what truly matters.
