Brazilian artist based in Tio’tia:ke/Montreal, Gabriela de Andrade explores the intimate narratives of people with singular journeys through her work. Her films often tinged with a confessional dimension, and are interested in themes such as nomadism, borders, dissent, emotional ties, and distance. The voices, especially those of women, are at the heart of her work. Inspired by the transformative power of sound, the artist shapes the visual. The sound installation becomes a powerful narrative instrument, transforming everyday life into a dreamlike and subjective visual exploration.
The MAI + PRIM residency will allow Gabriela to continue her experimentations and develop a more intimate and impactful visual language. His project combines contemporary art and cultural mediation. In close collaboration with Exeko, an organization that works on social inclusion through art and philosophy, the artist offers workshops to create a space for expression to a group of women living or having lived in a homeless or socially precarious situation. It is through the voice of these women, which the artist chooses to amplify, that the creation and exhibition of an immersive multi-screen work presented at MAI will take place during the 2024-2025 season.