Mariana is a Brazilian photographic artist whose work blends the evocative aesthetics of pictorialism with the raw spontaneity of street photography. Her images exist at the intersection of documentary and dreamlike interpretation, transforming everyday moments into timeless visual narratives. Through her lens, she seeks to reveal the poetry in the ordinary, capturing the hidden beauty within fleeting glances, shifting light, and urban landscapes.
Having lived in France, Singapore, South Korea, and now Rome, Italy, Mariana’s multicultural experiences have profoundly shaped her artistic vision. Immersed in Rome’s rich history and dynamic streets, she explores themes of memory, identity, and transience, using photography as a medium to bridge past and present, reality and imagination.
With a doctorate in quantum physics, Mariana approaches photography with a spirit of experimentation, combining technical precision with creative exploration. Her scientific background informs her deep understanding of light, perception, and the fluidity of time—elements she manipulates through techniques such as long exposure, double exposure, and stop motion. Whether working with digital or film, she embraces photography as both an analytical and emotional process, crafting images that challenge perception and invite introspection.
Mariana’s work invites viewers into a world where reality and abstraction coexist, where structured composition meets the unpredictability of life. Through her distinctive visual language, she transforms fleeting moments into immersive, thought-provoking experiences that transcend cultural and temporal boundaries.
You can learn more about my journey in my Bio and explore the vision behind my work in my Artistic Statement.
EDUCATION:
Seeing Through Photographs
MoMA - The Museum of Modern Art
Photography Basics and Beyond Specialization:
- Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing
- Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production
- Camera Control
- Cameras, Exposure, and Photography
- Photography Capstone Project
Michigan State University
Graduation, Master and Phd in Quantum Physics