Alexandre Liberato

I am a Portuguese visual artist, born in 1981, and graduated in Architecture

from the Technical University of Lisbon. Since 2012 I have been based in

Berlin, where I am developing an interdisciplinary practice encompassing

painting, textile art and sculpture. My work is rooted in the interplay of space

and materiality, revealing an ongoing investigation into care, transformation

and resilience.

​

Working primarily with natural fabrics and sewing threads, I explore social

and identity constructs, questioning how invisible structures shape

personal identities, challenging entrenched dynamics of power, and

reexamining notions of gender. Through layered surfaces, sculptural folds,

and subtle color palettes, my work invites reflection on the fragile boundary

between vulnerability and strength.

​

A central theme in my recent projects, including the body of work developed

for my last solo exhibition, Courage Not to Fight (2024), is rethinking

masculinity through acts of care and reflection, proposing a new

understanding of what it means to occupy a "masculine" space. Rather than

reinforcing aggression or dominance, I emphasize openness and

attentiveness, asserting that true strength lies in empathy and

transformation. Whether in small textile works or large-scale installations,

this exploration runs throughout my practice, inviting viewers to reconsider

how social constructs can be reimagined.

​

The sense of care expressed through sewing, painting, and other forms of

meticulous labor invites a deeper contemplation of identity. Each fragment

of cloth or layer of paint becomes a site where new meanings take shape,

bridging my personal experience and collective discourse. By interweaving

pigment, fabric, and space, I aim to demonstrate how even the most subtle

gestures can create new structures and foster transformation.