Ana Paula Carvalho is a Brazilian-born figurative artist, residing and working in Pittsburgh, USA. Her work intricately weaves classical techniques with contemporary themes, exploring the nuanced interstices between opposites, diverse perspectives, and the intersections of collective and individual memory, as well as the relationship between humanity and nature.  Born and raised in a culturally vibrant environment, Ana embarked on her artistic journey parallel to her academic pursuit of History at University of Campinas, Brazil. Her studies profoundly shaped her artistic vision, igniting a passion for exploring the timeless narratives woven through art history. She finds particular inspiration in the emotive realism of Renaissance and Baroque masters, while also drawn to modern and contemporary artists who navigate hybridisms and explore the interstices between opposites.  Ana’s artistic process is characterized by a profound engagement with classical techniques, revisited in compositions that evoke a sense of timelessness while exploring contemporary themes and juxtapositions. …