Marita Setas Ferro is a portuguese creator in several areas: Sculpture, fashion, crafts and she likes to combine them in new and impactful approaches. Focused on Fine Craft with a desire to combine crafts with design and art, she has always developed unique and distinct projects that combine different aspects in which the artistic perspective, the connection to crafts and the need to surprise has always been a constant.

She believes in the power of the collective and in teamwork, is an entrepreneur and therefore has founded and belonged to several non-profit associations. Enjoy imparting knowledge and creating projects that can impact people's lives, both artistically and in terms of design and fine craft.She has great organizational and coordination skills, both in terms of resources and teams, working on project creation, coordination and execution - workshops, exchanges, exhibitions, conferences, fashion shows. Ability to articulate and create complementarities in different matters such as artistic creation, management, creativity and commercial spirit.

Excellent communication skills, team coordination and group management.A specialist in sustainability, she has been called upon to train professionals, as well as invited to participate in national and international specialized panels in the area of footwear and fashion design, due to her integrating perspective of sustainability in eco design, as a preponderant and fundamental for the future.

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Academic & Professional Training

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2008/10- Master in Sculpture, F.B.A.U.P. (Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto) (16 in 20).
Master's Thesis Dissertation “The garment as a three-dimensional artistic object”, supervised by Professor Sculptor Carlos Barreira and co-supervised by Sculptor Joana Vasconcelos (18 in 20).

2008- III APOM Summer Course, Chapelaria Museum, S. João da Madeira.

2007/08- Post-graduation in Design and Marketing – Clothing, Department of Textile Engineering, University of Minho, Guimarães, (16 in 20) (1st curricular year).

2002/03- Postgraduate “Cultural Management in Cities”, INDEG – Business School ISCTE (Higher Institute of Labor and Business Sciences), Lisbon (16 in 20).

1998/2000- Teacher Professionalization in service, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Porto (16 in 20).

1989/96- Degree in Sculpture at F.B.A.U.P. (Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto) (14 in 20).

Oct/Dec 1997- 3D Animation Module – Advanced Training, Catholic University of Portugal, School of Arts, Department of Sound and Image, Porto.

Sep 1996- Course "Arte y Naturaleza – El Paysage", organized by the University of Zaragoza, Huesca, Spain.

Nov93/Feb94- Basic Course in Corseterie (Lingerie), Technique and Creation (after work) – CITEX (Professional Training Center for the Textile Industry), Porto.

Dec87/Dec90- Fashion Design Course at CITEX (Professional Training Center for the Textile Industry) – 5th Course, Porto.

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Designer & Founder Marita Moreno – since 2009 to present

2023- Marita Moreno – Sustainable Concept Store wins the national award Social and Environmental Responsibility within the scope of the “Essence of the Environment” awards.

2022- Marita Moreno wins the German Design Award in the category of Excellent Product in Eco-Design, German Design Council
Opens the 2nd flagship store Marita Moreno – Sustainable Concept Store, Porto
Marita Moreno wins the Vegan Global Award for Accessories (Portugal)
Marita Moreno wins the Global Footwear Awards - Sustainability Category: natural material/ vegan Footwear.

2021- Marita Moreno wins Global Footwear Awards - Professional: Silver for Sustainable Manufacturing Process, Bronze for Mules, Bronze for Supporting Local Footwear Business Communities, Bronze for Biofabricated Materials, Bronze for Fair Wage Footwear Business.
Opens the 1ª flagship store Marita Moreno, World of Wine, Vila Nova de Gaia
Marita Moreno wins the Vegan Global Award for Accessories (Portugal)
Marita Moreno is finalist of the German Sustainable Award.

2020- Marita Moreno nominated finalist (Dali Azores Shoes) for the Green Product Award.

2019- Marita Moreno wins the international award MOMAD Moda, Sostenibilidad y Negócio.
Considered one of the Top 100 Women in Fashion Tech by Women of Wearables.

2016/17/18- Marita Moreno becomes more sustainable in terms of social responsibility, materials used, production methods, company transparency. It starts its internationalization process at New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, Sustainable Fashion Week in Berlin, Sustainable Fashion Week in Australia, with presences in various international events and fairs.

2015- Develops accessories (shoes and bags) and promotes the brand internationally at New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week.

2008- Creates the Marita Moreno brand with a focus on integrating Portuguese textile crafts into fashion - clothing, footwear and bags.

 

Sculpture | Costumes | Scenography – 1989 to the present

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2023- Selected for Collect Open , 20 years of Collect Art Fair, Somerset House, London
Selected for Future Icons , London Craft Week , London
Permanent artist of Double J Collective Gallery , Dubai, UAE
Things of Nature - Presentation of the Soft Sculptures , Double J Collective, World Art Dubai, UAE
Wearable Art Exhibition of 3 wall pieces in manipulated textiles, Wearable Art collective, Marita Moreno Store Gallery, Porto, Portugal

2022- Things of Nature – Presentation of the Soft Sculptures, FIA – Arts & Crafts International Fair, Lisboa
Exhibition of the Soft Sculptures, Marita Moreno Store Galery, Porto, Portugal

2019- Participation in the Project and in the 10th group exhibition VacceArte, Côa Museum (Côa Parque Foundation) and Museum of the University of Valladolid, Spain
Development of the "Soft Sculptures" in crochet and kniting.

2018- Participation in the Project and in the 9th group exhibition VacceArte, Museum of the University of Valladolid, Spain
Development of the "Soft Sculptures" in crochet and kniting.

2017- Participation na 4ª Bienal Internacional Mulheres D’Artes, Museu Municipal de Espinho
Participation in the Project and in the 9th group exhibition VacceArte, Museu de Artes Decorativas de Viana do Castelo
Development of the "Soft Sculptures" in crochet and kniting.

2016- Participation in the Project and in the 8th group exhibition VacceArte, Casa Junco University of Valladolid, Spain.
Participation in a collective exhibition with textile and leather sculptures, Porto Oriental Gallery.
Development of the "Soft Sculptures" in crochet and kniting.

2015- Participation in the Project and in the 8th group exhibition VacceArte, Museu do Côa (Fundação Côa Parque), Museu Nacional de Olaria Barcelos.
Participation in the 1st Biennial Gaia Art, Vila Nova de Gaia
Participation in the 3rd International Women of the Arts Biennial, Municipal Museum of Espinho.
Development of the "Soft Sculptures" in crochet and knitting.

2014- Exhibition and auction Aduntorium Non Constant, in favour of the League against Cancer, Da Vinci Gallery, Porto.
Things from Nature - Solo exhibition of textile sculptures, Soft Sculptures, CRÚ Cowork, Porto.
Exhibition JOSÉ RAMOS, CERAMICS invites MARITA ARROWS FERRO, WEARABLE SCULPTURES, textile sculptures and leather sculptures, Corpus Christi Convent, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.
Participation in the Project and in the 7th group exhibition VacceArte, Casa Junco University of Valladolid and Casa del Cordon from the Museum of Palencia, Spain, D. Diego de Sousa Museum in Braga and Douro Marina in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.
Participation in collective exhibitions with textile and leather sculptures Galeria Porto Oriental.

2013- Participation in the 2nd International Women of the Arts Biennial, Municipal Museum of Espinho.
Participation in the Project and in the 6th itinerant collective exhibition VacceArte Douro / Duero, Guerra Junqueiro House-Museum, Porto and Museum of the University of Valladolid, Spain.
Participation in the itinerant collective exhibition Mulheres e as Babuchas, Vértice Gallery in Estoril, Portugal, Espace 181 Gallery in Paris, Porto Oriental Gallery in Porto, Portugal.
Participation in group exhibitions with pieces of textile and leather sculpture Gallery REM and Gallery Porto Oriental

2012- Participation in the Project and in the 5th collective exhibition VacceArte Simbolos y Ritos, Museum of the University of Valladolid, Spain.
Development of sculptures in textiles, threads, wool and leather, creating a series of Soft Works.

2011- Development and practical artistic research on leather as a plastic material for sculptures

2010- Coordination, creation and production of promoters' uniforms for the Optimus Christmas party, Aveiro.
Coordination and production of promoters' uniforms for the Optimus Tag party, Porto
Creation of costumes for the play O Português Voador, staging by Fernando Moreira, production Astro Fingido, Alord Foundation in Lordelo, Paredes.
Creation of the wardrobe and co-creation of the scenography for the play Beleza do Pecado, staged by Fernando Moreira, Teatro Art’Imagem production, CACE Cultural, Porto
Public launch of the Maritha Moreno brand, with the Sedimentos collection, designer objects to wear, as part of the event Format Woman, Centenary of International Women's Day, CRAT, Porto

2009- Master in Sculpture – The garment as a three-dimensional artistic object - Development and practical artistic research on leather as a plastic material for sculptures.
Creation of the wardrobe and co-creation of the scenography for the play Angústia, staged by Fernando Moreira, produced by Jangada Teatro, Municipal Auditorium of Lousada
Creation and production of Sonhos & Miminhos costumes, Astro Fingido, Porto
Creation and production of costumes for the play A Midsummer Night's Dream, staged by Salette Moreira, Escola Secundária de Paredes
Creation and production of ballet costumes, Academia Fernanda Canossa, Porto
Creation and development of the 1st collection of the Maritha Moreno brand
Creation and follow-up of the production of the wardrobe of the Trupe Circense Limite do Sonho.

2008- Creation of the wardrobe and co-creation of the scenography for the play A.V.C., staged by Fernando Moreira, produced by Jangada Teatro, Municipal Auditorium of Lousada
Creation and follow-up of the production of the wardrobe of the Trupe Circense Limite do Sonho.

2007- Re-Start Project, funded by the European Union EQQUAL: Creation and monitoring of a collection of clothing, accessories and accessories inspired by the textile crafts of Minho, CRAT (Porto), CITEVE (Famalicão) and Sol do Ave (Guimarães), CITA Course for the Innovation of Handmade Textile.
Fashion show of the Quartz, Granite and Gold collection at the Guimarães Handicraft Fair, Pavilhão Multiusos
Exhibition of the Quartz, Granite and Gold collection at the Porto Accessories and Accessories Fair, Ferreira Borges Market
Creation and production of Clown costumes for LIPOR's anniversary show, Limite Zero production.

2006- Production of Santa Claus and Pieces costumes for the Supermercados Modelo traveling Christmas show.
Creation of the wardrobe for the play O homem sem cara, staged by Fernando Moreira, produced by Teatro ArtImagem, Teatro Latino, Porto
Creation of the wardrobe for the play A Ilha, staged by Fernando Moreira, produced by TEP (Teatro Experimental do Porto), Municipal Auditorium of V. N. Gaia.
Backstage coordination and management of the Mozart Opera Night, organized by Círculo Portuense de Ópera, Municipal Auditorium, Lousada

2005- Creation of a woodcut in 6 colors (Japanese method), for the Árvore Artistic and Professional School.
Conception, coordination and training of the project within the Fashion Design Workshop on Fashion and Textile Design, School of Arts in Maputo, Mozambique.
Coordination and technical consultancy in the execution of the wardrobe for the choir of the Opera A Flauta Mágica, organized by Círculo Portuense de Ópera, Coliseu, Porto.
Backstage coordination and management of the Opera A Flauta Mágica, organized by Círculo Portuense de Ópera, Coliseu, Porto.

2004- Conception and creation of projects in the field of plastic arts, photography, workshops, competitions, biennials.
Conception and creation of projects within the scope of Fashion Design and short-term training for artisans and designers.
Coordination and technical consultancy in the execution of the wardrobe for the ballet O Quebra-Nozes, organized by Ginasiano Escola de Dança, V. N. Gaia.
Coordination and technical consultancy in the adaptation of the wardrobe of the Madame Butterfly Opera, organized by Círculo Portuense de Ópera, Coliseu, Porto.
Coordination and backstage management of the Madame Butterfly Opera, organized by Círculo Portuense de Ópera, Coliseu, Porto.
Coordination and management of the project to create costumes and wardrobe for the theatrical presentation O Ganso D'Ouro, promoted by Colégio INED, Porto.

2003- Objects for animation Balls with light, inauguration of the SLB stadium, Lisbon.
Creation and execution of Preventive Road uniforms, itinerant didactic show.
Technical consultancy in the execution of the women's wardrobe for the Carmina Burana Opera, organized by Círculo Portuense de Ópera, Coliseu, Porto
Coordination and management of the project to create costumes and wardrobe for the theatrical presentation A Menina do Mar, promoted by Escola Secundária Filipa de Vilhena, Porto.

2002- Coordination of the wardrobe for the presentation S. João in Porto, organized by Círculo Portuense de Ópera, Coliseu, Porto

2001- Creation of the wardrobe and scenic space for the play Espantalho Teso, as part of the Dramaturgias Emergentes DRAMAT project (Teatro Nacional S. João), Ballet-Teatro, Porto
Coordination and management of the design and execution of Uniforms for the Transport Museum, Alfândega Building, Porto.

2000- Participation in the Itinerant Collective Exhibition of Photography, promoted by the Ministry of Culture Northern Delegation.
Participation in the European Multilateral Exchange of Photography Man and Landscape, organized by the Opsis Photography Club, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Participation in the Collective Exhibition of Photography Man and Landscape, promoted by the Club de Fotografia Opsis at the Cultural Center of Stravoupolis, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Participation in the Collective Exhibition of Photography Retratidades, Fundação da Juventude", Porto.
Participation with sculptures in the reopening exhibition of Galeria ao Quadrado, St.ª Mª da Feira.
Coordination, management and creation of thematic and historical costumes and wardrobe for the presentation of the theme Vestir Literatura, integrated in the colloquium Hora d'Eça, Trofa
Coordination and management of the project to create costumes and wardrobe for the theatrical presentation Liberdade, at Encontr'Arte, Paredes.

1999- Participation in MOSTR'ARTE 99, at the Cultural Center of Ponte de Lima, with 7 pieces of sculpture.
Participation in the Collective Exhibition of Photography Retratidades, Fundação da Juventude", Porto.
Realization of the Monument and Sculptural Portrait of Dr. Carlos Ferreira, Vilarandelo, Valpaços.
1st Individual Bocados de corpo, Pedaços de vida - exhibition of sculpture in metal, wood and ceramics, Casa de Cultura de Paranhos, Porto.
Creation of the wardrobe for the theatrical presentation Dizer Almeida Garrett, promoted by Escola Secundária de Paredes
Coordination and management of the project to create costumes and wardrobe for the theatrical presentation O Advogado Pathelin, promoted by Escola Secundária Filipa de Vilhena, Porto

1998- Coordination, management and participation in the European Multilateral Exchange of Creation in Keramiké Ceramics, with the execution of a mural in a public place, organized by AICART, Paredes de Coura.
Conception and award of the Sculptural Portrait of Dr. Carlos Ferreira, Vilarandelo, Valpaços.

1997- Management and participation in the Workshop-Exhibition Novas Atitudes, organized by AICART, in the former Moagens Harmonia building, future Museum of Science and Industry, Porto.
Participation with sculpture at the IX International Biennial of Vila Nova de Cerveira.
Participation with a sculpture in Amadora Escultura V Open Air Show.

1996- Participation in the Exhibition of Finalist Students of F.B.A.UP., Exhibition Gallery, Institute of Anthropology, Coimbra.
Participation in the Exhibition of Finalist Students of F.B.A.U.P. , Museum of the F.B.A.U.P., Porto.
Participation in the 2nd Youth in the Arts Contest, promoted by A.N.J.E., Europarque, Vila da Feira.
Participation in the Land Art Landen International Exchange in Wiepke, Stendall (former R.D.A.).
Participation with wood sculpture in the XV Exhibition of the Members of Cooperativa Árvore, Center of Artistic Activities, CRL, Porto.
Participation with stone sculpture in the Exhibition 7 Sculptors, House-Museum Quinta de Santiago, Matosinhos.
Participation in the FAC'96 Contemporary Art Fair, with sculpture on the stand of ARGO (Association of Artists of Gondomar), Exponor, Matosinhos.
Creation of the wardrobe and masks for the play O Puro, by Júnior Sampaio 3rd Production of the Meanwhile Teatro.
Creation of the wardrobe for the monologue O Churrasco by Júnior Sampaio 1st Production of the Meanwhile Teatro.
Co-coordination and participation in the International Glass Exchange INVITRIUM at EPAMG (Professional and Artistic School of Marinha Grande - Stephens Brothers), Marinha Grande.

1995- Organization and participation in the F.B.A.U.P. Parallel Routes, 'For the love of Art' Gallery and Cooperativa Árvore Center of Artistic Activities, CRL, Porto and Casa da Carruagem, Valadares.
Participation in the Exhibition of finalist students of F.B.A.U.P. 31 finalists of FBAUP, A.P.E.A.R., Porto.
Participation with sculpture at the VIII Visual Arts Biennial of Vila Nova de Cerveira.
Participation in the Free Ateliers of engraving and lithography of the VIII Bienal de Artes Plásticas de Vila Nova de Cerveira.
Participation in the IX Visual Arts Biennial of Festa do Avante, Seixal.

1994- Participation with metal sculptures in esCULTURA - the Sculpture exhibition of the students of F.B.A.U.P., Casa das Artes, Porto.
Participation in the Sculpture exhibition of the 4th year students of F.B.A.U.P. Os Próximos, FBAUP Museum, Porto.

1993- Participation in the Transmontano Bragança Forum, with ceramic masks.
Participation in the International Metal Exchange Metalcriattion Tram Museum Hannover, Germany

1992- 1st Prize at the Sculpture and Painting Exhibition O Presépio held at Teatro Rivoli, Porto.

1991- Participation in the Exhibition of the 5th CITEX Course, at PORTEX Winter 91/92.
Participation in the 1st Salon of Designers and Creators EXPOFASHION, at F.I.L.MODA, Lisbon.
Participation in the 1st Show of Young Designers EXPOFASHION, at F.I.L.MODA, Lisbon

1990- Participation in the preparation and execution of the stand at F.I.L.MODA Winter 90/91.
Participation in the Fashion Show for Young Designers at Cais 447, Matosinhos.
Participation in the 1st National Design Meeting with coordinates for the exhibition, held at EXPONOR, Matosinhos.
Participation with a coordinator at the CITEX stand at PORTEX Summer 91.
Participation in the Collective Exhibition of Young Fashion Designers held at the café-concert A Outra Margem, Vila Nova de Gaia.
Participation with 7 coordinates inspired by the architecture of Gaudi, as the only Portuguese designer, at the International Meeting of Art and Design – Inspiration Hannover 90, Germany. Parade coordination.

1989- Participation in the design and execution of the CITEX stand at PORTEX Summer 90, Matosinhos.
Participation in the design and execution of the CITEX stand at F.I.L. FASHION Summer 90, Lisbon.
2nd Production Prize and 3rd Image Prize at the 1st Fashion Stylism and Choreography Contest – Fórum Estudante, Lisbon.

 

Contact

marita.setas.ferro@gmail.com