Juliana Cerqueira Leite

Juliana Cerqueira Leite is a contemporary artist born in Brazil and raised in London. Her work focuses on the relationship between the body and space, and how they interact and influence each other. Leite uses a wide range of media to create her works, including sculpture, performance, and photography. Her pieces are marked by a minimalist and abstract aesthetic, in which she often uses her own body as a tool for creation. One of Leite's most recognized techniques is clay molding, in which she uses her body as a mold to create abstract forms that are then cast in metal. This technique reflects her interest in exploring the materiality of the body and how it can be used as a tool for creation. Leite's work has been exhibited in numerous international galleries and museums including the São Paulo Museum of Modern Art, the Nogueras Blanchard Gallery in Madrid, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver, and the Gwangju Biennale in South Korea. Her work has been the subject of several publications and she was the subject of a monograph titled "Julianna Cerqueira Leite: Sobreposições" published in 2018. Overall, Juliana Cerqueira Leite's work is characterized by her interest in the relationship between the body and space, and her ability to create abstract and minimalist works that explore the materiality of the human body.