In my artistic practice, photography serves as a starting point to explore the tension between the materiality of the image and its capacity to evoke the immaterial, the spiritual. Through digital manipulation and artificial intelligence, I transcend the boundaries of photography, creating material translations of the ephemeral that invite contemplation of that which lies beyond the visible.

After an initial photographic exploration, I transpose these digital creations into physical form, employing a wide range of materials such as stones, steel, aluminum, encaustic, resin, textiles, and oil. This multi-material approach results in works that synthesize and expand the visual and physical dimensions of photography and sculpture.

Motivated by a desire to challenge conventional perspectives on spirituality and digital identity, my work explores the complexities of the human experience in the contemporary world. Delving into metaphysical questions about reality, consciousness, and identity, I examine the impact of technological advancement on individuality.

As digitalization blurs the boundaries between our online and offline lives, I seek to spark reflection and inspire critical thinking about the erosion of personal autonomy and the potential consequences of our ever-deeper immersion in the digital universe.







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Born in 1979 in Brazil. Resides and works 
in São Paulo, Brazil.


1997-2003: Bachelors degree in Design, 
Universidade Estadual Paulista - Julio de Mesquita Filho, 
Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil


Exhibitions:

2023, ‘Past & Present - 15th anniversary of DER GREIF’ (group exibition), Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich, Germany 

2014, ‘Untitled’ (group exibition), RED curated by Camila D’anunziata, São Paulo, Brazil

2012,  ‘CODE +55 BRAZILIAN ART NOW’ (group exibition), Fabrik Gallery, Hong Kong, China

2011, ‘INVISIBLE FORCES’ (group exibition), Bela Cintra 2006, São Paulo, Brazil


Maltchique works are collected by various private collectors in Canada, France, Holland, and Brazil.












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