Origins - Red Painting

Catia Goffinet is an artist whose work deeply explores the interaction between the individual and the collective, revealing the energy that permeates our human connections. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, she has always been fascinated by the dynamics of human relationships and the vital force that circulates within each of us, manifesting through our interactions and shared experiences. Throughout her career, she has utilized a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, and installations, to capture the essence of the duality between the self and the other. Her work is a continuous meditation on how individual identity intertwines with collective forces, forming a complex network of energy and emotion. Inspired by nature and the beauty of human interactions, she believes that each person is a reservoir of unique energy that amplifies and transforms through interaction with others. Her works often feature shapes and colors that symbolize this fusion of energies, creating compositions that are both personal and universal. A hallmark of her work is its ability to evoke feelings of deep connection and introspection. Through layers of paint, textures, and geometric shapes, the artist invites viewers to reflect on their own inner energy and how it connects with the world around them.