Juliana Manara
Youth, 2013. Limited Edition of 10. C-type print, 70 cm by 70 cm.
With the idea of exploring our existence through fantasies the Brazilian born London-based artist decided to build a surreal scenario in her studio. In need of a model to join her experimental photographic artwork she created a little character, dressed in a black coat and cap who later was named MiniB. Today, MiniB is part of a few series and it gave the artist a strong recognition in the art scene. ”I am inspired by surrealism, and photography is a possibility to explore my imagination. My cameras are the tools to produce the perfect images that will join the final composition. With photographs I illustrate, create montages and collages, and more. These works allow us a certain ‘escapism’ from reality as well as enabling us to identify with ourselves. 46