Prof. Helena Elias (coordinator)
(Portugal)
Professor, research artist, she is part of an Erasmus generation, who studied and lived in cities like Lisbon, Aberdeen and Barcelona and attended several Faculties of Fine Arts, obtaining academic degrees in different systems of education and investigation in Arts (1999, 2000, 2007 ). She recognized the need to think about the place of artistic research in academia. Artistic practice, teaching, research are the activities that shape their scientific-artistic performance, fed simultaneously by the action of practice and theoretical reflection. Coordinates the line of investigation. Research in the making of arts and sciences in VICARTE.
Prof. Marta Castelo (coordinator)
(Portugal)
Lisbon, 1980. Graduated in Sculpture by Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa, PhD candidate and Sculpture professor in the same Faculty. She had a scholarships by Erasmus program in “Universität der Kunst Berlin”, in 2004/2005. She developed artistic residencies in ceramic sculpture in Oficinas do Convento, Montemor-o-novo, between 2006 and 2018. In 2010/2011, Marta Castelo finished a Postgraduation Course in Photography, Project and Contemporary Art, organized by Atelier de Lisboa and IPA. In her work raw and/or fired clay are used as a way to explore and think about the relationship between nature and construction, as well as the notions of ephemeral and fixation. She was selected for the Anteciparte awards in 2006 and has been participating in various exhibitions, both individual and collective, since 2008.
Igor Minin
(Russia)
My artistic practice is a blend of diverse influences, shaped by my background in animation, illustration, and street culture. With roots in Russia, I carry a nuanced understanding of life’s complexities, yet my focus remains forward-looking, constantly exploring new possibilities through art. Having lived in various countries, I draw on a global mix of experiences, creating works that blur the boundaries between cultures and realities.
Working across a wide range of materials and mediums—both digital and traditional—I’m driven by a desire to experiment and evolve. My pieces often incorporate symbolism and layered meanings, drawing parallels between past and future, the seen and unseen. I aim to provoke thought and evoke emotion, while maintaining a playful edge that challenges conventional perceptions. In this fusion of techniques and ideas, my work seeks to build bridges between worlds, offering viewers an invitation to explore new perspectives.
Miranda D’Ávila Winter
(Australia)
Miranda D’Ávila Winter (b. 2001, Germany) is an emerging Australian artist working in ceramics. Born to a Portuguese mother and an Austrian-Australian father, Miranda relocated to Australia shortly after her birth, where she was raised. Her multicultural background and diverse upbringing have significantly influenced her artistic vision.
Miranda pursued her undergraduate studies at the Queensland University of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Design in Architecture. Upon
completing her degree, she moved to Portugal, embracing her Portuguese heritage and continuing her education.
Currently, Miranda is pursuing a Master’s degree in Glass and Ceramic Art and Science at NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT) and the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lisbon (FBAUL). Her work is characterised by the transformation of crocheted objects into ceramic forms, a process that explores the interaction between materials, gravity, and environmental forces, creating pieces not only reflect her personal journey across cultures but also challenges conventional perceptions of materiality and form.
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