Alessandra Furtado

I’m a visual artist working primarily in charcoal and paint. My creative process is driven by emotion, memory, and contrast. I’m drawn to the raw, tactile quality of charcoal—how it smudges, breaks, stains—and to the expressive fluidity of paint, ...

I’m a visual artist working primarily in charcoal and paint. My creative process is driven by emotion, memory, and contrast. I’m drawn to the raw, tactile quality of charcoal—how it smudges, breaks, stains—and to the expressive fluidity of paint, which lets me explore both chaos and calm within a single piece. My work often revolves around the human figure, fleeting moments, and emotional tension. Whether I’m working in soft monochromes or muted color palettes, I focus on texture, mood, and light. I love the silence of black and white—how it can speak volumes without needing to shout. For me, art is a way of processing the world. It’s not always about perfection—it’s about honesty.