VOL. VII
- COLLABORATORS
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João Vinte e Um
(He, She, It)
Évora, Portugal, 1987
Master in Landscape Architecture, The University of Lisbon (2006 – 2011)
João’s artistic journey is an ever-evolving process of creative self-discovery.
He began his path in high school, studying Arts, before pursuing landscape architecture.
A true "Man of many Arts and Crafts," João has studied/worked as a sushi maker, piercing artist, tattoo artist, barber, and he is currently working as a glacier guide in Iceland.
His artistic practice spans a variety of mediums, including photography, painting, drawing, embroidery, and sewing. Throughout his eclectic journey, João has explored themes of male sexuality and emotional vulnerability, challenging conventions and redefining what it means to be a strong man.
His work finds the extraordinary in the ordinary, always with a touch of unpredictability.
He tells us:
"I don’t make art to follow rules. I make it to feel, to express what’s on my mind, in my body, and in the world around me. There’s a lot of movement in my work — it’s not about perfect lines or polished ideas. It’s about discovering what happens when I let go and just create.
Color is how I communicate instinctively, mixing shades that might seem out of place but come together to express how I feel. My art doesn’t seek perfection — it’s a raw, authentic journey of making sense of the world one piece at a time."
João lives between Lisbon and Iceland.
You can find him in at:
@_21pix_
We are honored to present his work in our Volume XII.