Rodrigo Franzão (b. 1982) is a Brazilian contemporary artistrenowned for his innovative exploration of textile and mixed media art. With abackground in Literature, Arts, and Art History, Franzao’s practice intricatelyexamines the relationship between form, texture, and color while emphasizingsustainability and environmental responsibility. His work incorporateseco-friendly materials, such as FSC-certified German paper and acrylic paints,highlighting his commitment to ethical artistic practices.

Franzão’s art features dynamic layers of folded paper and textures that evoke asense of movement, offering viewers a tactile, immersive experience. Based inNew Orleans, he has exhibited internationally in prestigious venues, includingthe International Paper & Textile Art Biennial (Belgium, 2024) and theInternational Biennial on Textile Art – Fibremen 5 (Ukraine, 2015). He is alsoa regular presence at major art fairs such as Art Miami (2024), Expo New York(2024), and Art Palm Beach (2025), and has participated in prominent auctionsdedicated to noble causes, further cementing his role as a socially consciousartist, such as ART FOR LIFE for the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDSin Chicago (2024) and VCPORA for Safeguarding the Heritage of the FrenchQuarter in New Orleans (2023).

Franzão’s works are part of significant collections, including the Universityof North Alabama, the Robert Yahner Collection (Curator of The National ArtsClub, New York), and the Museum of the Superior Court of Justice in Brasília.His solo exhibition The Soul of the Water (2023) at Jillian Mac Fine Arts inNew Orleans, curated by Jill McGaughey, solidified his position in contemporaryart. He also featured in ART NOW at Hearst Tower in Manhattan, curated by BettyLevin.

A thought leader in the textile art community, Franzão is the founder of MuseuTêxtil, a virtual museum, and InTheArts, an art magazine dedicated to textileand mixed media practices. His curatorial projects, including Threads ofTomorrow (2024) and Textile Expressions (2023), continue to shape the future ofcontemporary textile art, reinforcing his status as an influential figure inthe global art scene.

Franzao’s work challenges viewers to reconsider the relationship betweennature, art, and society, while reflecting on themes of fragility,interconnectedness, and the passage of time.