High Life

HIGH LIFE 49 “It’s my first time here in Macau and as an architect, I’m really fascinated by the structure of the old houses where they have these cage- like balconies and windows. These were major inspirations for my art works,” Aragão explains. Not limiting herself to pen and paper, the artist tries to constantly challenge herself using distinctive and unlikely materials as canvas. From carpets and headboards to windows and wine bottles, the possibilities are endless. “One of my favorite art installations is when I used panes of glass as large as five meters and you could walk through the drawings. That's when I feel like everything’s possible, when I just go with my instincts and leap,” she continues. Playingbysomeoneelse’s rules and second-guessing herself are two traits Aragão steers clear of when it comes to her creative process. Often, in her art studio in Porto she draws inspiration fromthesurroundingcity,asitinevitably has something newforher to discover.