Cinthia Marcelle: A Conjunction of Factors

Cinthia Marcelle is a Brazilian multimedia artist who has worked on collaborative and action-based projects to disrupt social and political systems over the last 20 years. This volume surveys her work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2023
Publisher: Turner Publicaciones, S.L.

This volume offers a comprehensive survey of the last 20 years of groundbreaking work from Brazilian multimedia artist Cinthia Marcelle (born 1974), renowned for her collaborative and action-based projects that seek to challenge and disrupt existing social and political systems. Marcelle's artistic practice encompasses a wide range of mediums, including photography, video, installation, and performance, and she has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, activists, and communities throughout her career. Through her work, Marcelle explores themes of power, inequality, and social justice, using her art to raise awareness and provoke dialogue about these critical issues. Her projects have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, and she has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the arts.

Born in 1974 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Cinthia Marcelle began her artistic journey at a young age. She studied photography and video at the Escola de Arte de São Paulo and later attended the Royal College of Art in London, where she honed her skills in multimedia art. Marcelle's early work focused on documentary photography, capturing the lives and struggles of marginalized communities in Brazil. However, it was her collaboration with the activist group Artivismo that marked a significant turning point in her career. Through their work together, Marcelle began to explore the intersection of art and activism, using her art to raise awareness about social and political issues and to advocate for change.

One of Marcelle's most notable projects is "The Invisible Thread," a series of photographs and videos that document the lives of women garment workers in Brazil. The project was inspired by Marcelle's own experience working in the garment industry and her desire to shed light on the often-overlooked and marginalized workers who are responsible for producing the clothes we wear. Through her work, Marcelle challenges the dominant narratives about gender, labor, and power, and she advocates for the rights and dignity of these workers.

In addition to her work in photography and video, Marcelle has also explored the use of technology and social media to create interactive and immersive experiences for her audience. For example, her project "The Digital Divide" was a web-based interactive installation that explored the impact of technology on social inequality and the digital divide. The project featured a series of interactive videos and interactive maps that allowed users to explore the data and to contribute their own stories and experiences.

Throughout her career, Cinthia Marcelle has been recognized for her innovative and thought-provoking work. She has received numerous awards and accolades, including the Prêmio Jabuti, the most prestigious award in Brazilian art, and the International Photography Award from the Sony World Photography Foundation. Marcelle has also been a visiting artist and lecturer at institutions around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Royal College of Art in London.

Weight: 380g
Dimension: 241 x 171 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788418895685