There is no single style here — and no magic formula either. The artists of Alma Artista explore different languages, materials and ideas with freedom and curiosity. Between resident artists, invited artists and occasional collaborations, what brings them together is simple: the desire to create and to engage with the space and those who inhabit it.
Alma Artista collaborates with contemporary artists from different backgrounds and practices.
Some are based in Madeira, others are just passing through — all leave traces.
Emilie
Emilie is a Franco-Madeiran osteopath and painter, living on the island since 2022. She creates realistic paintings in pastel and acrylic.
Florence Cavanie
Florence has been a painter for 22 years, originally from the south of France, living in Madeira since 2018. She explores light in her contemporary works and applies her experience in interior decoration and metamorphosis art.
Sabrina
Sabrina is from the east of France and has been living in Madeira since 2016. She works with pebble wood, giving a second life to materials through recycling.
Marion
Marion is a German ceramic artist living in Madeira since 2003. Her work explores contrasts between textured surfaces and smooth glazes, inspired by the island’s nature and the beauty of imperfection.
Celestina
Celestina is a Madeiran painter whose practice emerges from emotional expression and self-discovery. Working mainly with abstract art, she uses the colors of the five elements of Nature as an inner language.
Corinne
Corinne is a fashion designer and concept creator behind the Zipsea Bikini, an innovative design that transforms a swimsuit into a dress or skirt. Her work combines functional design, versatility, and freedom of movement.
Anna
Anna is a ceramic artist and painter, exploring material and color through a sensitive and intuitive practice.
Carolina
Carolina is a contemporary abstract artist, trained in design in Berlin. Her work integrates natural and sculptural elements, creating three-dimensional landscapes between abstraction and figuration.
Nienke
Nienke is a self-taught artist, living between the Netherlands and Madeira since 2020. She mainly works with watercolor and realistic drawing, inspired by animals, landscapes, and the island’s wildlife.
Marc
Marc is a photographer and multidisciplinary creator, living in Madeira since 2019. His work bridges art, science, and nature, using bioluminescence as a medium to raise awareness about biodiversity protection.
Marie
Marie is an intuitive therapist and orgonite creator, crafting handmade vibrational pieces. Her work brings together art, energy, and intention, creating objects designed to support inner well-being.
Nelson
Nelson is a Madeiran photographer, inspired by the exploration of nature and lesser-known hiking routes on the island. Through photography, he shares a quiet and contemplative vision of the landscape.
Camille
Camille is a physiotherapist and photographer, driven by a deep connection to nature and travel. Through photography, she seeks to capture emotions and pay tribute to the landscapes that inspire her.
NLH
NLH is a French artist living in Portugal. Through acrylic painting, she explores the soul, emotions, and spirituality, drawing inspiration from nature and the energy of places, particularly Madeira.
The artists page reflects the diversity of practices and visions that pass through the Alma Artista contemporary art gallery in Calheta, Madeira.
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