Mandy Ferreira

I am interested in space, inviting the viewer in, letting my marks breathe on the page and allowing the viewer time to contemplate.

Juxtaposing abstraction with the intricacies of microstudy. I use my skills in observational drawing to cast the spotlight on the subtleties of the subject, their complexities and details.

With a passion for native plants, my work often deals with unsung heroes. As biodiversity is diminishing and biogeography and ecosystems around the globe seem more and more similar, I crave wilderness. The survival, grit and resilience of endemic plants in hostile environments fascinate me. I am interested in the unspoilt details of the natural world; the subtleties, biodiversity and the influence of the Anthropocene.

In a time of international uncertainty, it has been fabulous to have the opportunity to be outdoors, although the weather often forces me into my studio, which enables me to dabble further into other mediums.