In 2018, during a textile art workshop at the Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, Poland, I was challenged to explore a medium I had never worked with before. The result was Ghosts of Brazilian Democracy—a large-scale thread installation created for an international exhibition. The work reflected on the erosion of democratic values in Brazil and was later featured in Curitiba’s Metro newspaper for its relevance and visual impact.

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At first glance, the piece seduces with order: clean geometry, balance, structure. But beneath the minimalist beauty lies a deeper unrest. Ghosts of Brazilian Democracy is a sculptural representation of the fragile scaffolding of democratic values in Brazil—a country where form often hides dysfunction.

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Seven woven, blocked-out rectangles hang suspended in a system of tension and void. Each represents a foundational element of democracy: elective government, free elections, universal suffrage, freedom of expression, access to information, associative freedom, and the right to self-defense.

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Despite the work’s visual lightness, the message is heavy. Corruption within the executive, legislative, and judiciary powers weaves an invisible net around the population—eroding these rights from the inside out. The transparency of the thread and the structural gaps evoke the sense of something once present but now fading. A ghost.

Bergerson Jewels’ Euphoria campaign unveils their stunning, fan-inspired collection with a narrative of transformation and vibrant self-expression. This seasonal campaign featured the design of a meticulously crafted catalog and its showcase within their exclusive bi-annual magazine. A beautifully produced social media film, co-created with a shared creative vision, brought the collection to life, capturing the interplay of motion, brilliance, and elegance. Rooted in Bergerson’s dedication to luxury and innovation, Euphoria invites its audience to embrace the dazzling beauty of a new journey.

Constructed with black and white thread within a large metal frame, the piece relies on mathematical calculations and spatial tension to create its form. The choice of materials mirrors the duality between rigidity and fragility, visibility and absence. The structure both holds and fails—just like the democratic ideal it references.

Bergerson Jewels’ Euphoria campaign unveils their stunning, fan-inspired collection with a narrative of transformation and vibrant self-expression. This seasonal campaign featured the design of a meticulously crafted catalog and its showcase within their exclusive bi-annual magazine. A beautifully produced social media film, co-created with a shared creative vision, brought the collection to life, capturing the interplay of motion, brilliance, and elegance. Rooted in Bergerson’s dedication to luxury and innovation, Euphoria invites its audience to embrace the dazzling beauty of a new journey.

Ghosts of Brazilian Democracy distills a complex political reality into a deceptively simple form. In a time when institutional failure is often masked by the illusion of normalcy, the work reminds us that the absence of conflict does not mean the presence of justice. It speaks to the invisible unraveling of democratic values—and the danger of confusing structure with substance.

Bergerson Jewels’ Euphoria campaign unveils their stunning, fan-inspired collection with a narrative of transformation and vibrant self-expression. This seasonal campaign featured the design of a meticulously crafted catalog and its showcase within their exclusive bi-annual magazine. A beautifully produced social media film, co-created with a shared creative vision, brought the collection to life, capturing the interplay of motion, brilliance, and elegance. Rooted in Bergerson’s dedication to luxury and innovation, Euphoria invites its audience to embrace the dazzling beauty of a new journey.

As threats to democracy take on more subtle and systemic forms worldwide, this work gains renewed relevance. Its quiet critique could be reactivated in contemporary political exhibitions, educational settings, or public spaces where viewers are invited to question what holds their societies together—and what’s already slipping through the cracks. Its portability and minimalism make it adaptable for both gallery and site-specific installations.

Bergerson Jewels’ Euphoria campaign unveils their stunning, fan-inspired collection with a narrative of transformation and vibrant self-expression. This seasonal campaign featured the design of a meticulously crafted catalog and its showcase within their exclusive bi-annual magazine. A beautifully produced social media film, co-created with a shared creative vision, brought the collection to life, capturing the interplay of motion, brilliance, and elegance. Rooted in Bergerson’s dedication to luxury and innovation, Euphoria invites its audience to embrace the dazzling beauty of a new journey.