Helena Palmeira
Helena Palmeira is a Brazilian artist and designer whose practice explores the intersections between body, materiality, and cultural identity.
A graduate of Central Saint Martins (MA Design), Helena’s work is grounded in deep material research and an ongoing dialogue with historical, social, and personal narratives.
Through a sculptural and tactile approach, she reimagines objects as mediums of transformation, expression, and connection.
Sustainability, cultural memory, and the reshaping of form are at the core of her process, often working with responsibly sourced materials such as reclaimed woods, botanical elements, fairmined gemstones, and recycled metals.
My practice is driven by a deep commitment to highlighting Brazilian materiality and its cultural significance. By working with materials such as jarina (Amazonian vegetable ivory), reclaimed jacarandá (Brazilian rosewood), and Brazilian emeralds, I seek to celebrate the unique natural resources of Brazil and the layered histories they carry. Through these materials, I aim to draw attention to Brazil’s rich heritage and question traditional perceptions of luxury, proposing a vision rooted in memory, place, and sustainability.
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