In the contemporary art world, few sculptors evoke such a harmonious blend of strength and sensuality as Mylene Costa, a Brazilian artist whose work stands out for its feminine power, formal elegance, and refined aesthetic sensitivity. Her sculpture is both language and thought — an invitation to contemplate the body, form, and memory. Based in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, and deeply rooted in her Brazilian heritage, Costa bridges cultures and emotions through organic, timeless structures that resonate on both local and global stages. Art collectors and aficionados are cordially invited to experience internationally recognized and award-winning sculptor Mylene Costa’s exhibition at White’s Art Gallery in Miami, with an Opening Reception on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, from 6 - 10pm. The gallery is located in the Bird Road Art District at 7428 SW 42nd Street in Miami, Florida 33155.
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| Impulso Vital, Bronze, 18.5 x 15 cm |
Costa’s journey as an artist is as poetic as her sculptures. About two decades ago, she experienced what she describes as a nearly spiritual calling. While on a flight, she felt an overwhelming urge to mold clay—an impulse so strong that she purchased materials immediately upon landing. Within ten minutes, she created Impulso Vital, her first sculpture, marking the awakening of her artistic gift. Today, her body of work spans bronze, resin, and mixed-media sculptures, each piece born from the fusion of intuition and reflection, evoking questions of time, ancestry, human relationships, and the silence of expanding forms. Recognized for her unique artistic signature, Mylene has exhibited in cultural centers across Europe, Latin America, and Brazil, gaining increasing visibility in major contemporary art shows and attracting the attention of critics, curators, and collectors alike. Her award-winning works, such as Fenda do Tempo (2023), embody a dialogue between the tangible and the intangible, merging industrial techniques with a lyrical approach to shape and space. We recently had the pleasure to chat with the artist to learn more about her work and current projects:
Q – What is the best part about being an artist?
A – For me, the best part of being an artist is the connection with a three-dimensional sphere where I almost detach myself from matter in order to give life to another. This process brings lightness and a profound transformation, often leading me to reflect on the true needs of existence. Being in contact with the raw material, stripped of any interfering elements, reveals the essence of creation and the essential truth of being.
Q – Where does your inspiration come from, and how would you describe your work?
A – Everything can be a source of inspiration for me. A space, an object, a gesture, all have the potential to become art. Often, even the rhythm of a song guides the movement I bring into a sculpture or a painting. When the mind is freed from constraints, a fertile ground opens for intuition, and it is in this state that my creation unfolds: a dialogue between the visible and the invisible.
Q – How did you get started as an artist? Tell us about your background, influences, and the path you took to becoming an artist.
A – Art has always been present in my life in many forms. From an early age, I felt deeply connected to theater, dance, and painting, but for a long time these passions remained in the background, as something I simply admired. Yet when a gift truly exists, there comes a moment when it insists on being revealed, and for me, that awakening was profoundly transformative. About twenty years ago, while on a flight, I felt an uncontrollable urge to place my hands in clay. It was an intense, almost spiritual experience. As soon as I landed, before even arriving home, I stopped to buy clay, not fully understanding what was happening within me. In less than ten minutes, I created my very first piece, Impulso Vital, a work with echoes reminiscent of Rodin. In that moment, I understood my true calling and the depth of my artistic gift.
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| Incepta, Pigmented resin sculpture (originally in steel), 90 x 60 x 20 cm |
Q – Which artist or artists (past and/or present) do you admire most and why?
A – I deeply admire artists such as Rodin, Modigliani, and Paul Cézanne, each with a singular contribution: Rodin for the expressive power of sculpture, Modigliani for the poetic elegance of his elongated human forms, and Cézanne for his transformative vision that paved the way for modernity. Among contemporary artists, I particularly admire Anish Kapoor and Jaume Plensa, whose material and symbolic explorations resonate strongly with my own sensibility. Kapoor for the way he investigates matter and the void, creating almost spiritual experiences, and Plensa for the monumental poetry of his human figures, which evoke presence and silence.
Q – What is your creative process like, how do you describe how you create one of your masterpieces?
A – My creative process unfolds in different ways, depending on the stage I am in. At times, I feel that the work already exists within the material, as if it were silently present, and my role is simply to remove the excess to reveal it. In other moments, creation emerges from a sudden vision, a flash that appears in my mind like a scan of the form before it even exists. There is also always a dimension of research, both material and conceptual. I explore the relationship between matter and presence, experimenting with different mediums while reflecting on themes that permeate my artistic poetics. This movement is always intuitive and dynamic, a constant dialogue between what is already there and what still needs to be revealed.
Q – What is your favorite piece you created and why?
A – It is difficult to choose just one favorite piece, as each creation marks a special moment in my journey. Impulso Vital holds a unique place in my life as it was my very first work, the awakening of my artistic gift. At present, I am deeply captivated by Sol, which is currently in the casting phase, a sculpture I feel truly passionate about. And Fenda do Tempo represents a new stage of modernity in my practice, a language I greatly appreciate and one that opens paths to new creative possibilities.
Q – What message or emotion are you trying to convey in your work, are there any recurring themes or motifs?
A – I strive to create works that speak to the unconscious, capable of capturing the gaze and inviting an intimate interaction with the viewer. Sensuality is a constant presence in my creations, expressed through lines and forms that evoke seduction both in the feminine and in the abstract. Organicity, flow, and the transformation of matter are recurring paths, guiding the work beyond mere aesthetic contemplation toward a profound and sensitive reflection.
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| Fenda do Tempo, Automotive resin with internal acrylic painting, 60 x 25 x 20 cm |
Art collectors and aficionados are cordially invited to experience Mylene Costa’s art exhibition at White’s Art Gallery in Miami, with an Opening Reception on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, from 6 - 10pm. The gallery is located in the Bird Road Art District at 7428 SW 42nd Street in Miami, Florida 33155.
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