Bia Santos
A Brazilian artist and researcher based in Valencia. She coordinates projects such as Cabanyal Archivo Vivo and CraftCabanyal.
Biography and Career
Born in Paraná (Brazil, 1971). She studied Visual Arts and holds a Master in Visual Arts from the UFBA School of Fine Arts. She is a researcher at the Universitat Politècnica de València (Diploma of Advanced Studies, 2003).
She coordinates the project CraftCabanyal, a collective craftivism effort, and Cabanyal Archivo Vivo (Europa Nostra Award 2011).
Her research centers on the Feminine Universe and its ties between the public and the private, using embroidered drawing and digital technologies.
Awards and Grants
- 2002-2003: Virtuose grant, Ministry of Culture, Government of Brazil.
- 2001: Copene Culture and Art Award.
- 1999: Official Award, XXII SALÃO REGIONAL DE ARTES PLÁSTICA DA BAHIA.
Teaching and Research
Postdoctoral Researcher
Master in Visual Arts
Project Coordinator
Digital Inclusion Workshops
Her academic work links artistic practice with research into new media and social action, with a particular focus on cyberfeminism.