Portraits

Selected portraits from across the years.

Pontão - Ubatuba (2017-2024)

Every time I visit this place, it affects me in different ways. It could be the sunlight, the sea breeze, and its distinct smells, or even who might be there sharing the place. These differences can be seen in the “portraits” of the rocks—colors, film textures, movement, and people.

This unusual rock formation is situated in a picturesque location along the northern coast of São Paulo. It is a popular destination for bouldering climbers who seek to ascend its heights and serves as a natural barrier protecting the waters of the Bay of Fortaleza, where it previously supported a small coral reef. However, it has since become increasingly impacted by overcrowding and the effects of rising sea temperatures, showing the delicate balance between humans enjoying nature and the impacts on the environment.

Cacimba - Portugal (2022)

The Bruma, or Cacimba, is a fog that appears in Portugal, at the atlantic coast. This one arrived suddenly in the middle of the afternoon and engulfed all beachgoers.

Pantanal - Rio Salobra (2021)

Pantanal is the world’s biggest wetland and is home to a large population of jaguars. Artur went there to see the work from one of the NGOs that tracks jaguars in the region: Onçafari. Through ecotourism and scientific studies, they promote the conservation of the environment and contribute to the socioeconomic development of the region. Aside from taking the pictures, Artur filmed the day-to-day life of the workers from the NGO. Maurício Copetti, a longtime photographer from the region, helped and assisted him with his stay, and so did IDS (Instituto Delta do Salobra) and Refúgio da Ilha Ecolodge.

City Lines (2011-2017)

Series of photographs of urban architecture and its interplay with the environment and inhabitants surrounding them.

Binded (2016-2017)

This series represents an exploration of cross-cultural visual narratives, created through the double exposure of a 35mm film roll. The initial exposure was crafted in Argentina, with the subsequent layer captured in Brazil, blending the distinct aesthetics and atmospheres of two photographers and two countries. The unbelivable juxtaposition of these images unveils a harmonious connection, as if predestined, between the disparate landscapes and moments.

Stairs (2012-2017)

Series of photographs of the strange geometry of stairs.

If seen with a different perspective, stairs can create some beautiful and sometimes unrecognizable patterns. Most of this pictures were taken in Barcelona, city of Gaudí. Another one was taken from a Le Corbusier house.

Colored Night, B&W Day (2016)

Series of pictures on the beach in Ubatuba, Brazil. All chromatic photos were taken at night with the moonlight, while all the monochromatic photos were taken during the day.

Charm & Gloom of Skansen

When I traveled to Scandinavia in 2015, I was intrigued and, rather, surprised by the cleanliness and emptiness of some of the open areas. However, no place caught my attention like the Skansen open-air museum. With a vast area open to the public, but with some attractions closed because of the cold season, it had a bleak atmosphere. If someone had told me that the park receives more than 1.3 million visitors each year, I wouldn't have believed it at the time. The scenery was gloomy and sad. But even with that, I wouldn't say it was apocalyptic because the buildings were well-preserved and everything else was tidy and organized, even with some piles of leaves on the ground, giving a unique charm to the place. (Sweden, October 2015).

Animals

I was always fascinated by animal documentaries, and with my first camera, I started capturing wildlife on my travels.