As a multi-disciplinary fashion designer exploring the world of visual art, I bring a unique perspective shaped by my background in styling and social media marketing. This shift into art represents a pivotal moment in my creative journey. My previous experiences have honed my ability to adapt quickly, work independently, and collaborate effectively, skills that I now apply to developing my artistic voice. Driven by a relentless work ethic and a passion for exploring complex emotions, I’m eager to expand my artistic practice and contribute meaningfully to the creative community.
Viah Nitro (b. 2001)
not done yet, 2024
Pencil, ink pen, sharpie marker, pastel & watercolor on A4 cold-pressed watercolor paper
Viah Nitro (b. 2001)
regression leaves you here w/ no self-esteem, 2024
Pencil & watercolor on 4x5 cold-pressed watercolor paper
Viah Nitro (b. 2001)
untitled, 2024
Pencil, ink pen, pastel & watercolor on A4 cold-pressed watercolor paper
This work is currently untitled.
It was created using pencil, ink pen, watercolors and pastels on A4 cold-pressed watercolor paper.
It would be dishonest to say that a quarter-life crisis didn’t trigger this creation.
This work stems from my struggle to express complex emotions. This year was marked by chaos and uncertainty, leaving me feeling on the brink of a mental breakdown. That was until I reunited with my aunt in Salvador, Brazil–a decision I made out of a desperate need for change.
Salvador is a deeply spiritual place, full of art and beauty. Its influence is impossible to ignore– it’s ever-present, and the people of Bahia are incredibly expressive. During my time here, I developed close relationships, which inspired me to dig deeper into myself. Learning Portuguese was one challenge, but finding the words to explain my internal turmoil presented another. Brazil gave me the clarity I needed to begin healing the parts of me I had long ignored. Immersing myself in Bahian culture pushed me to explore the relationship between language and emotions.
While creating this piece, I unearthed heavy emotions about my place in the world. I had just turned 23, and something shifted within me. Cursed with intuition, I began to see issues in how I relate with family and unconscious self-sabotaging patterns that kept me “stuck”. I found myself clutching onto versions of myself that no longer served me, but wasn't ready to let go of.
The greatest challenge was facing my inability to articulate the complexity of my emotions in both languages. As a result, each figure remains faceless, relying only on their bodies and movements to convey their struggles, in a way that could be universally understood. The lack of faces allows the focus to shift to the raw, physical expression of emotion. Each figure represents an emotion: dread, heartbreak, loneliness, defeat, disgruntlement, confusion and anger–some more extensive than others.
I aimed to create a piece that resonates literally and emotionally with people my age, inviting them to interpret it through their own experiences. During a time of uncertainty, I came to an understanding that this is a feeling that is all too common. I learned that the body often recognizes pain before the face can express it. I also learned that there is power in deviating from the path that you thought you wanted and in exploring the parts of yourself that demand attention.
This realization has set the foundation for my artistic journey moving forward.
Viah Nitro (b. 2001)
self-inflicted purgatory, 2024
Pencil & watercolor on 4x5 cold-pressed watercolor paper
Viah Nitro (b. 2001)
no-yes-no, 2024
Watercolor & cotton thread on 4x5 cold-pressed watercolor paper
Viah Nitro (b. 2001)
o segredo, 2024
Pencil & watercolor on 4x5 cold-pressed watercolor paper
Viah Nitro (b. 2001)
neglect or shame?, 2024
Pencil & watercolor on 4x5 cold-pressed watercolor paper