Sarcophago

Sarcophago is a visionary contemporary artist whose work explores the intersections of history, mysticism, and the human condition through a striking visual language that fuses classical imagery with modern abstraction. Emerging from the underground art scenes of São Paulo in the late 2010s, Sarcophago quickly gained recognition for evocative paintings and installations that channel elements of ancient ritual, symbolism, and mortality. Their pseudonym, inspired by the funerary monuments of ancient civilizations, reflects a preoccupation with legacy, memory, and the afterlife.

Sarcophago’s oeuvre spans a range of media—including oil painting, sculpture, and digital collage—often characterized by layered textures, vibrant palettes, and an uncanny merging of the beautiful and the macabre. Their exhibitions across Latin America and Europe have been met with critical acclaim, with audiences drawn to the haunting lyricism and philosophical depth underpinning each piece. Continuing to push aesthetic boundaries, Sarcophago engages with themes of decay and transformation, inviting viewers into meditative encounters with the cycles of existence and the enigmatic mysteries that persist beyond the surface of everyday experience.