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Born in 1985, Brazil
Dual Brazilian and Irish Citizenship
Currently lives and works in Dublin, Ireland, since 2010
Education and Training:
- 2021-2022 - BA (Honours) Degree in Arts (Animation), University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
- 2017-2019 - BA (Honours) Degree in Design and Critical Studies (Illustration), National College of Arts and Design (NCAD), Dublin, Ireland
- 2014-2017 - High National Diploma in Graphic Design, Coláiste Dhúlaigh CDCFE, Dublin, Ireland
- 2006-2008 - Professional Diploma in Dramatic Arts, SENAC-SP, Araraquara, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Group Shows:
- 2017 - “Daisy Fox” Insight Art Exhibition, Arts Council, Dublin, Ireland
- 2018 - “Captain Beefheart 'Ice Cream for Crow' Exhibition, University of Liverpool, England
Installations:
- 2018 - "The Nutcracker" Christmas Installation, Disney & Conrad Hilton Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
Publications/Contributions:
- 2018 - “Looking for Gavin in Galway"written by Alan Flood (Illustration), The Irish Times, New Irish Writing
- 2019 - "The Lift and the Fox and the Lilies" written by Patrick Holloway (Illustration), The Irish Times, New Irish Writing
- 2018 - “Arena”(Illustration), Hot Press Online Magazine, Ireland
Awards and Achievements:
- 2023 - "The Commuterments" Best Writer Nominee, Animation Dingle, Ireland
2023 - “Finding Official Selection, MIX Copenhagen LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Denmark - 2022 - “Finding” Official Selection, MIX Copenhagen LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Ireland
- 2022 -"The Commuterments" Official Selection, Gaze International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Ireland
- 2022 - "The Commuterments" Nominee, Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival, Ireland
- 2022 - "The Commuterments" Official Selection, Galway Film Fleadh, Ireland
- 2022 - "The Commuterments" Official Selection, Richard Harris, Ireland
- 2022 - "The Commuterments" Official Selection, Waterford International Film Festival, Ireland
- 2022 - "The Commuterments" Official Selection, Louth International Film Festival , Ireland
- 2022 - “Ice Cream for Crow” was awarded by LJMU Science Faculty, chosen by Prof Wilkinson, Director of the Liverpool School of Art and Design, Liverpool, England.
- 2017 - “Daisy Fox” was awarded a prize for its exploration of gender norms at the SCC Insight Art Exhibition, Arts Council, Dublin, Ireland
Bio
André Parra, a Brazilian-Irish artist based in Dublin, holds BA (Honours) Degrees in Design and Critical Studies from the National College of Art and Design, Dublin, and in Arts from the University of Wolverhampton. With a diverse background in animation, illustration, and Critical Studies, André draws inspiration from life and art movements like Art Deco, surrealism, and pop art, exploring various mediums. His collaborations with prestigious establishments and contributions to publications like The Irish Times reflect his professional versatility. Currently dedicated to painting acrylic on canvas full-time, his series "Vivid Dissonance: Reflections on Industrialization" showcases his passion for storytelling and visual expression.
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