Roberta Lima

Origin

Manaus, AM

Years Active

2001

Genres

performance art, video art

Biography

Roberta Lima is a Brazilian-born Austrian artist known for her work in video and performance art. Born in Manaus, Brazil, in 1974, Lima pursued a degree in Architecture and Urban Planning at the Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos before relocating to Vienna, Austria. There, she continued her artistic education, earning a Master's degree in Fine Arts and later a PhD in Philosophy from the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.

Lima's artistic practice is characterized by her exploration of diverse media, including photographs, videos, sculptures, and paintings, often creating installations that delve into alternative narratives of the body and space. Her work frequently examines the intersections between nature and technology, mythology and gender nonconformity, utilizing sustainable and alternative material sources. She has participated in numerous international events and exhibitions, such as the Cairo Biennale, dounaufestival, Wiener Festwochen, and Kyoto Experiment.

Throughout her career, Roberta Lima has received several accolades, including the "Akademiefreundepreis" and the "H13 Prize for Performance" in 2007. In 2013, she was awarded the "Award of Excellence" for her PhD dissertation, and in 2018, she obtained Austrian citizenship in recognition of her significant contributions. Lima has also worked as a lecturer and University Assistant at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. She currently resides in Helsinki, Finland.

Discography

• Meu Canto (2012)