Realistic & Hyperrealistic Painting | Andreia Costa Art

"Andreia Costa's work explores the emotional complexity of African women and their connection to cultural roots, using vibrant colors and techniques such as acrylic, watercolor, and digital painting to bridge the past and present."

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Andreia Costa

Andreia Costa (b. 1997, Luanda, Angola) is a self-taught Angolan visual artist whose work explores the emotional complexity, cultural identity, and resilience of African women. Working between Luanda and Lisbon, her practice bridges African heritage and contemporary womanhood, offering a bold, intimate, and reflective visual language.

Andreia began drawing as a child, creating animated characters, and at 14 launched her first fashion blog. In 2019, she joined the Ateliê Belnique social project, a formative space for young artists that provided structured training and marked a decisive shift in her artistic path.

Her visual approach is inspired by artists such as Kussy, Guilherme Mampuya, and Ana Silva, and is defined by realistic and hyperrealistic techniques, expressive brushwork, and symbolic storytelling. Through works like “Raízes” and “Complexos de Mumuila”, Andreia delves into themes of ancestral memory, black femininity, and cultural pride, positioning her voice within the expanding discourse of African contemporary art.

In 2021, she represented Angola at Expo Dubai 2020, participating in the Lusofonia show with a live painting performance. In 2024, she held her first solo exhibition, “Transição”, in Lisbon — a collection that reimagines African visual symbols through acrylic, watercolor, and digital techniques.

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