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I like saying that my journey as an artist and architect began in 2010 with academic studies and experiments in the university setting, although my interest in drawing has been natural since my childhood. As a curious and enthusiastic person, I directed my creativity towards bold ventures such as national and international competitions, which led me to explore various design domains. After years of skills and techniques development, I set a comfortable space that matches both areas. I also contribute as a partner to the coordination of Doria+Architects, a firm with over 8 million square meters of projects worldwide.

The atmosphere of artistic expression is a prominent feature in both my professional and personal life: my grandfather being a musician and my father also an architect and a painter, served as a natural boost in my artistic-psyche. By the age of 22, I explored my singing and writing skills with the release of the EP called “Olhos Nus” in 2016. Posteriourly I turned the drawing technique into an ongoing experiment able to connect my areas of interest, enabling myself to manipulate the raw material of the stroke line and incorporate symbolic layers that convey my perception of life's linearity. Freehand drawing through line art possesses the intrinsic ability to connect me with the intimate need for expression, directing my focus toward visual essentials. I distinguish my style of drawing characterizing it by features such as intuition, linearity, and speed.

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  • Doria Manoel (or Manoel Felipe Doria - Curitiba, 1992), holds a degree in Architecture and Urbanism from PUCPR and serves as a partner architect at the Doria+Arquitetos firm. Additionally, in his career as an artist, he channels his profound passion for creative expression through freehand drawing techniques.

    His journey as an architect began with academic studies and experiments within the university setting. Internal, national, and international competitions directed his creativity towards bold ventures, and his insatiable curiosity led him to explore various design domains. Today, he is responsible for a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from residential and commercial buildings to hospitals and shopping centers, with projects spanning different states across the country. One noteworthy achievement is the "Parque do Pontal" in Porto Alegre, a 120,000-square-meter development located along the banks of the Guaiba River, marking a significant milestone in his career. As a partner, he also contributes to the coordination of Doria+Architects, a firm with over 8 million square meters of projects worldwide.

    The atmosphere of artistic expression is a prominent feature in both Doria's professional and personal life: the fact that his grandfather is a musician and his father is also an architect and a painter, served as a natural boost in his artistic-psyche. He started as a singer with the release of his own EP called “Olhos Nus” in 2016 and posteriourly has turned the drawing technique into an ongoing experiment that connects his areas of interest, enabling him to manipulate the raw material of the stroke line and incorporate symbolic layers that convey his perception of life's linearity. Freehand drawing through line art possesses the intrinsic ability to connect Doria with his most intimate need for expression, directing his focus toward visual essentials. His distinct style of drawing is characterized by intuition, linearity, and speed.

    As an artist, he was the creator of the official promotional artwork for the Cairo International Art Biennale in 2018. He also boasts individual works and projects, including:

    "Exposição Crua" (Fundação G. Vargas - SP, 2016)

    "Olhos Nus," a musical EP (2015)

    The "Matrioska Project - Uma galera digital" (2017)

    Illustration work for brands such as BYNOMADS, O Boticário, and Artefacto

    “What if it did not happen?” - Cairo International Art Biennale (2018)

    "O Mural," a private gallery (Guarapuava, 2022)

    "Infinito a Infinito" Exhibition (Curitiba, 2023)

    "Pequenos Deslumbres" Exhibition (Curitiba, 2023)

  • Pimenta Nativa - Exposição Celebra Lineart de Artista Curitibanoritibano

    Hoje PR - Exposição Celebra a Lineart de Artista Curitibano

    TopView - Artista Curitibano Expõe na Casa de Pedra

    Gazeta do Povo - Exposição de Doria Manoel Chega À Galeria Nex

    Reinaldo Bessa - Doria Manoel Apresenta Exposição "Infinito a Infinito"

    Brasil Fashion News - Doria Manoel Celebra a Lineart em Curitiba

    Bem Paraná - Abre Hoje A Exposição Infinito a Infinito do Ilustrador Doria Manoel

 

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