RO artist is selected to exhibit works at the Carrousel du Louvre, in Paris

Visual artist from Rondônia takes her paintings to the Louvre Carrousel in Paris Visual artist and painting teacher Jessica Ribeiro found art, even as a child, a form of expression. A resident of Porto Velho, she teaches painting to children and adults and is now preparing to take the work she developed in Rondônia to the Carrousel du Louvre, in Paris, France. ?Download the g1 app to see RO news in real time and for free. To g1, the artist said that this is not the first time she has exhibited outside the country. Her first international experience took place in Portugal, in 2025. Before arriving in Paris, however, Jessica's relationship with art began in childhood. "As a child, I liked to practice, making drawings, looking, copying traits that I wanted to learn. But for me to feel like an artist, it was something that grew within me and something that I improved until I realized that it was something that was really part of who I am", he says. Jessica Ribeiro, visual artist from Porto Velho Mateus Santos/g1 RO Much of the learning came self-taught, observing other people and experimenting. As she didn't always have access to the appropriate materials, Jessica also had to improvise, an experience that, according to her, ended up influencing her way of creating. As time went by, he improved his technique and, at the age of 10, he had the first opportunity to take painting classes. That was when he came into contact with oil paint, a technique that continues to be present in his work. "Art is part of my personality, it is ingrained in me. I can't imagine being far from it", says the artist. From the brush to teaching Painting by Jéssica Ribeiro's students in Porto Velho Mateus Santos/g1 RO The idea of ??teaching came from some experiences Jessica had as a painting teacher. From the workshops she started to offer, she realized that she was also able to teach and decided to open her own studio, where she now teaches classes to people of different ages. "I saw that it was something I could do, because knowing how to paint, knowing how to draw is one thing. Now, knowing how to teach this to other people is different. You have to have a methodology", reveals Jessica. For the teacher, teaching goes beyond financial returns. Over the two years of classes at the studio, she realized that she created an environment of friendship and learning among the students. In addition to teaching techniques, Jessica also seeks to give each student the freedom to develop their own creativity and find new paths within art. "I have students who have already taken classes here and today feel independent to be able to create their own art, to be able to find their own path. But it's really cool to know that they started here", reveals Jessica. Paintings by Jéssica Ribeiro depicting regional fauna and architecture Reproduction/Social media READ ALSO: Can the Madeira-Mamoré Railway become a world heritage site? Understand RO Court authorizes indigenous baby to have three parents on certificate Manual hobby In times of artificial intelligence (AI), excess screens and accelerated content consumption, the practice of manual hobbies, such as painting and drawing, gains even more relevance. For Jessica, teaching these techniques is also a way of offering people a space to express their emotions. To g1, teacher and visual artist Amanara Brandão Lube reinforced this perception. According to her, art goes beyond a simple hobby or an activity with commercial purposes. The creative process mobilizes motor, creative, imaginative and emotional skills, in addition to allowing each person to express their subjectivity and life experiences. "The most important thing, often, is not the final work, but the process followed to reach it. Making art requires the person to be whole, putting their story, their emotions and their way of seeing the world into practice", explains Amanara. For Amanara, in a scenario marked by artificial intelligence and the rapid consumption of information, artistic practice represents a moment of pause and connection with oneself. "Art is a way of situating ourselves in the world in the face of so much stimulus. Mobilizing emotions, manual and intellectual skills to create something that goes beyond the logic of productivity and rapid consumption is already an act of resistance", he states. The expert also highlights that art strengthens the imagination, which she considers an essential tool for finding solutions, creating new possibilities and designing a different future. Another point highlighted by Amanara is that drawing and painting are not skills restricted to those born with a “gift”. According to her, artistic development depends mainly on practice and stimulation. "Art studies show that this 'gift' is a myth. There are people who have it easier, but no one develops an artistic language without practice and study. Anyone can make art", he says. She also points out that children tend to draw, play and create spontaneously, but that, throughout their lives, many end up losing this freedom because of the pressure for perfection and the fear of making mistakes. “It’s never too late to find or rediscover the artist that exists within each person”, he says. International recognition Jessica Ribeiro, visual artist exhibiting in Portugal Reproduction/Social media After transforming her childhood passion into a profession, Jessica is now experiencing one of the most important moments in her career. The artist has already exhibited in Portugal and is preparing to exhibit at the Carrousel du Louvre, in Paris. The opportunity arose after she went through a selection process, something that, according to Jessica, she always dreamed of when following other Brazilian and foreign artists being selected. The works that will be presented are new and were produced especially for the exhibition, but maintain the identity that Jessica built throughout her career, with references to women.