Melissa de Araujo is a Brazilian photographer and visual artist based in São Paulo. She has been working in the field of photography since the early 2000s, and her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications around the world.
De Araujo's work is characterized by its bold use of color, texture, and light. She often uses digital manipulation to create surreal images that explore themes of identity, memory, and nature. Her photographs have been described as "dreamlike" and "magical," with a strong sense of emotion and atmosphere.
De Araujo's work has been exhibited in galleries across Brazil, as well as in Europe, the United States, and Japan. She has also had her photographs featured in publications such as Vogue Italia, Elle Brazil, Marie Claire Brazil, GQ Brazil, Harper's Bazaar Mexico, and many others. In addition to her photography career, de Araujo also works as a creative director for various fashion brands.
In 2020 she was awarded the prestigious Prêmio Funarte de Fotografia for her contribution to Brazilian photography. De Araujo continues to push boundaries with her unique vision and style of photography.