CIF returns to the Paraisópolis community with a program open to the general public, bringing together children and adults. This edition's activities focus on local identity and are led by local talent. All events are 100% free and will be held at the Cultura Inglesa Paraisópolis branch. 

Workshop: Mirrors of My Roots - Self-Portrait as a Recovery of Memories

With Samuel Silva, Visual Artist and Art Educator

A painting experimentation workshop that uses the self-portrait as a starting point to reflect on identity, memory, ancestry, and belonging. The proposal invites participants to look inward, recognizing the stories, people, places, symbols, and references that are part of their journey. Through reflection and observation exercises, each participant develops their own self-portrait, experimenting with colors, shapes, textures, and different possibilities of representation. No prior painting experience is required.

Samuel Silva is a visual artist and art educator from São Paulo. His work stems from ancestry, memory, and identity as paths of artistic investigation, permeated by Afro-Brazilian traditions and everyday imagery. Through painting and portraiture, he seeks to value stories and references that span generations, keeping the memories of ancestors alive. 

Target audience: ages 11 and up

Time: 2:00 PM

Duration: 120 min
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Number of participants: up to 35 people

Register via the form.

Location:

Cultura Inglesa Paraisópolis 433 Dr. José Pedro de Carvalho Lima St. - Jardim Parque Morumbi, São Paulo - SP

Date: October 24th

Time: 2:00 PM

Age rating: All ages

Accessibility: ASL (Brazilian Sign Language)