""To me, being a visual activist means I only illustrate stories that resonate with me deeply, by giving voice to minorities or social situations that need to be addressed. It is the only way I can truly connect with others.""
""I want to move away from the narrative that turns artists with disabilities into symbols of resilience. Creativity does not happen despite limitations but through them. Art should broaden how we see the world-and that includes how we see bodies, too.""
Fatinha Ramos, a Portuguese artist in Antwerp, blends analog and digital techniques to create emotive compositions. She collaborates with notable clients like The New York Times and MoMA. Born with brittle bone disease, Ramos uses her art to challenge stereotypes and address social issues. She aims to shift the narrative around artists with disabilities, emphasizing that creativity emerges through limitations. Currently, she is focusing on a graphic novel and fine art, including anatomical glass sculptures inspired by her condition.
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