Iuri Lima’s art is visceral,
ancestral, and modern all at
once. It bears the marks of his
Afro-Brazilian heritage, his
father’s legacy, and the deep
wisdom of the body and
memory.
His work carries texture, soul, and presence. They are images that speak of
resilience and beauty, of pain and rebirth. Iuri carves not only wood — he
carves time, absence, and life itself.
But what makes Iuri’s work truly unique goes beyond exhibitions. It lies in the
technique he developed with his own hands, in the silence of the wood. He
works with contemporary low-relief woodcut, using 4mm plywood. The image
is born from carving, from removal, from subtraction. Then comes the color —
applied with a brush and, more intimately, with his fingers. It’s in this tactile
connection that he finds the perfect tone. His process is almost a ritual: he
feels the wood, listens to its rhythm, and allows the image to surface with
both strength and sensitivity.
Today, with his art traveling across continents, Iuri continues to carve his
identity into the world. Each piece is an act of healing, of staying present, of
art as love and continuity. He doesn’t just create — he transforms. And
through his work, we’re invited to touch our own stories too.
Instagram: @iuridesouzalima