raquelrgontijo
b.1985.
Lives and works in Venice.
As an artist, Raquel works in the intersection between abstract and figurative expression, very frequently bringing out elements from nature, or recognizable forms. By using different materials (canvas, paper, clay and pigments), and across a variety of media - sculpture, drawing, painting, and golden leaf application - she creates ceramic compositions and abstract paintings that evokes imagery - as in a surrealist landscape - or movement, as in a Impressionism inspiration.
Raquel has participated in the Art Night collective exhibition at the Atelier 1 of Sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts of Venice (In Time, 2024; Whitening Transformation, 2025). Had one of her works taken by auction for AVAPO Venezia 2024, in partnership with Christie's (Into the Wilde - Luce, 2023); and exhibited, with Raízes Gallery at the 2025 DNA (design, nature and art) event. She has some of her works with private owners in Brazil, London and Barcelona.
Art Works
Spring
Oil and golden leaf imitation on canvas (2024). Dimensions: 11x7 cm.
Universo ao meu redor
Egg tempera, acrylic and oil on paper (2023). 30x20 cm.
Carnevale
Egg tempera, oil and golden leaf imitation. (2023/2024). 60x100 cm.
Cosa hai in testa?
Colored pastel and charcoal on paper. Dimensions: 30x20cm. Drawn in horizontal this work may be viewed with 360° approach, as different...
Orange
Egg tempera and oil on canvas (2023). Dimensions: 30x40 cm.
Sem forma
Oil on canvas (2022). Dimensions: 20x30 cm.
Dragon - unfinished
Egg tempera and oil on canvas (2023). Dimensions: 70x100 cm.
Due cuori sotto spine
Acrylic on canvas (2022).
Fiori
Acrylic, oil and golden leaf imitation on canvas (2022).
Orchidee
Oil on canvas.