I graduated in 2013, as a Fashion Designer, in Brasil. It led me to working with personal styling and specialising in colour analysis.

In 2024 I finished an MA in Textile Design, at Norwich University of the Arts.

My practice is focused on collecting memories through textiles and showcasing them in a relatable manner. My choice of methods and materials embrace my sustainable ideals.

hi, i'm mari

creative manifesto

Creativity is the embodiment of hard work.

No creation comes without diligent effort and thorough research.

Being creative means a constant state of observation, comprehension, interpretation.

Above all – it means an endeavour to make sense of all aspects of life.

I am driven to understand why things are.

I am curious about how things work.

I will forever question what if things were different.

I believe in provoking change.

I shall cast aside perfectionist ideals, for they stand in the way of the beauty of my mistakes.

I am an artist, and also a woman. I am a mother, and still, I am an artist. My work embodies the balance of my multiple facets. When creating textile art pieces, I investigate the beauty of me, my family, my community and my domestic environment and how they instigate the emotional recollection of memories.

I am fascinated by the imprints left by stains on surface materials. And by how they depict meaning, personality and feelings.

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artist statement