Naza
Biography
Naza is a Brazilian-born American artist whose work has been exhibited in prestigious museums and major galleries across North, Central, and South America, as well as Europe. She pioneered the style of "Abstracted Realism," a technique where she applies the principles of realism—such as volume, depth, and light—to abstract forms, or deconstructs realistic subjects through the lens of abstraction. Her work ensures that even the most abstract shapes possess a physical presence and weight that words cannot fully convey.
From the outset of her career, Naza consciously avoided the study of contemporary trends to ensure the purity of her own vision. This unique voice has led her art into the private collections of world leaders and icons, including former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, and Dilma Rousseff, as well as the Ayrton Senna Institute, Brigitte Bardot, Roberto Carlos, the Florida Marlins, and the West Point Academy.
Her career has been documented and celebrated extensively by leading global media, including The New York Daily News, Museum and Arts Magazine, The Miami Herald, Veja, and Folha de São Paulo. Additionally, her life and artistic journey are the subject of a published biography written by the journalist Suzane Jales.
Beyond the studio, Naza has been a highly active member of the South Florida artistic community since 1993. While her work often explores the human figure and the natural world, her true mastery lies in her ability to convey profound emotion through any subject matter. Her art remains a vehicle for environmental, scientific, and charitable advocacy, ensuring her global legacy is intertwined with her dedication to the world around her.
