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my work in visual arts

As a visual artist, I develop work in two areas: Macumbas Gráphycas and Expressive Masks.

Macumbas Gráphycas are oil paintings on canvas or wood that establish a focal point or portal. This work is developed on commission or as ready-made pieces, circulating through the personal universe of each commissioner and the Dionysian poetics of the artist.

Expressive Masks are objects created for theater, performances, processions, and other needs. They are custom-made using techniques learned from Chilean artist Gaspar Olivares and through ongoing study and practice in collaboration with set designer and architect Lais Damato.

photo: Ricardo Rapozo

custom expressive masks

Order your Custom Expressive Mask and discover the charm of true works of art made exclusively for you! Whether for theater companies, performance groups, shows, themed parties, performances, or simply to express your individuality, our custom masks are the perfect choice.

Based on the renowned technique of circus artist Gaspar Olivares, Rafael Abrahão’s craftsmanship will bring your vision to life.

Whether you seek an expressive, symbolic, neutral, or language-specific mask, I am ready to bring your imagination to life. Every detail is carefully crafted to ensure your mask is an authentic expression of your style, desire, and personality.

Be amazed by the final result—a mask that will capture gazes and inspire admiration from everyone around you. Contact us now to order your Custom Mask and elevate your theatrical and artistic experience to a whole new level!

expressive mask workshop

Discover the Mask Workshop, an exciting dive into the world of theater combined with visual arts! Whether you're a bold young artist or an adult passionate about the arts, this unique experience is tailored for you.

Guided by the technique of circus artist Gaspar Olivares, from Valdivia, Chile, this workshop offers a plastic-theatrical journey. Our focus is on hands-on practice, exploring poetry, fun, and technique. We’ll blend Gaspar’s method with your personal aesthetic, resulting in the creation of expressive and surprising masks.

By the end of the workshop, your masks will come to life, overflowing with emotion and becoming the protagonists of a unique scenic experience.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unparalleled artistic journey! Sign up now for the Mask Workshop and discover the transformative power of theater and visual arts in your life!

Schedule a private lesson via Contact, or follow our Instagram for updates on new classes.

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art: Quihoma Isaac

art: Quihoma Isaac

Macumbas Gráphycas

Maré Nostrum
Oil on canvas
60cm of diameter
2022
collection

Psicodelia II
Oil on canvas
40X60cm
2018
available for sale

Cérebro/Coração/Pavio
Oil on canvas
30X60cm
2021
available for sale

Santa Delia
Oil on canvas
70X70cm
2020
Available for Sale

Portal da visão
Oil on canvas
30X30cm
2022
available for sale

Transe de Delia II
Oil on canvas
50X60cm
2018
available for sale

Inverno
Oil on canvas
80X80cm
2020
Collection

Transe de Delia I
Oil on canvas
50X60cm
2018
collection

Paisagem de Delia
Oil on canvas
70X150cm
2019
collection

Since 2017, I’ve developed an oil painting practice called Graphic Macumbas—custom canvases that etch a point and open a portal. Check out completed works in the Portfolio, see available paintings for sale in the Online Shop, or commission your own custom-sized and themed canvas via the form on the Contact page.

expressive masks

Masks of the Bird-Poetry from the show Karabaré: Poesia Enamorada. Created in collaboration with architect Lais Damato.

Devil mask made for personal use with Pyrophagy.

professional experience - visual arts

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• expressive masks - Karabaré: Poesia Enamorada - Santa Cia's play

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• expressive mask - Diablito - personal use

• oil painting - Portal da Visão

• oil painting - Mare Nostrum

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• oil painting - Cérebro/Coração/Pavio

• oil painting - Ponto de Firmeza

• expressive mask - Diablito

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• oil painting - Inverno

• oil painting - Santa Delia

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• oil painting - Molalisa

• oil painting - Escritos de Delia

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• oil painting - Abstração Délica I

• oil painting - Psicodelia III

• oil painting - Transe de Delia II

• oil painting - Paisagem de Delia

• oil painting - Transe de Delia I

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• oil painting - Psicodelia II

• oil painting - Psicodelia I

• oil painting- Estado de Olho