SAO PAULO INTERVIEWS: ALINE BISPO

Visiting Aline Bispo’s studio in the vibrant heart of São Paulo was nothing short of unforgettable. An Afro-Brazilian artist with ancestral roots in Bahia, Aline has made São Paulo her creative home for many years. Her work speaks deeply to themes of identity, memory, and cultural heritage, told through powerful visual narratives.

Aline’s artistic practice flows seamlessly across mediums—illustration, murals, book covers, textiles, and performance. She masterfully blends religious iconography with organic motifs and political symbolism, building bold, colorful compositions that pulse with meaning. What’s especially captivating is how her imagery transforms depending on the surface: whether printed on fabric, painted on a wall, or featured in a book, the artwork evolves while retaining its essence.

During our visit, Aline welcomed us with generosity and joy. She walked us through her illustrations and shared the stories behind them—how they’ve appeared on everything from editorial pieces to street murals and wearable art. One highlight was seeing her custom textile designs, including a stunning piece worn at the Latin Academy Awards. It’s a testament to how her creations live beyond the studio, entering daily life in ways that are both intimate and monumental.

After the studio visit, exploring the city and spotting her murals on buildings across São Paulo was deeply moving. Aline’s ability to merge the personal with the public, the spiritual with the political, marks her as a formidable voice in contemporary Brazilian art.

Her work isn’t just seen—it’s felt.