About

At the core of Cardim’s multi-media practice is a deep exploration of human connection, materiality, and the ways in which identity is shaped by experience. 

Cardim’s work spans sculpture, textile, and performance, with a focus on the tension between strength and fragility. Through these mediums, he examines how form and material interact to express resilience, transformation, and the intimate moments that define our existence. His recent hand-carved wooden sculptures reflect this ongoing inquiry, using the physicality of wood to explore themes of fragmentation, endurance, and repair.

His sculptures often combine unexpected elements—stitched wood, fractured surfaces, and delicate finishes—to create a dialogue between the raw and the refined. Whether through the careful carving of a hand, the stitching of fabric into timber, or the application of gold leaf on roughly cut surfaces, Cardim aims to highlight the contrasts that exist within both material and human nature. The physical process of carving, weaving, and mending mirrors the complexities of personal and collective experiences.

Cardim was born in Brazil. He received a BFA in Fine Arts from the Corcoran College of Art + Design and an MFA from California College of the Arts. His work has been featured nationally and internationally in museums, galleries, universities, and film festivals in California, Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, New York, Italy and France.