Under my direction, Gisela Mabel’s visual world unfolds between the classical and the contemporary, where form meets emotion and silence becomes strength.
Her aesthetic draws from Afro-diasporic modernism and brutalist design, merging raw materiality with spiritual softness.
This dialogue reveals a visual presence deeply attuned to the Black feminine experience, powerful yet introspective, where beauty itself becomes a quiet act of resistance.
Through elegant restraint and geometric clarity, her imagery transforms minimalism into a language of presence, memory, and liberation.
"A Tarde"
The afternoon
is a moment when the body slows down,
but the imagination awakens.
The Afternoon was filmed at the iconic Chez Georges, in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, a space where brutalism meets Carioca tropicality, overlooking the breathtaking Guanabara Bay.
With its privileged natural acoustics, the house has hosted intimate sessions and recordings by artists who move fluidly between Brazil and the world. Names such as Luedji Luna, Liniker, and Adi Oasis have already passed through its walls, turning it into a kind of sonic sanctuary in the heart of the city.
The idea came from Ana Mendes, who conceived, directed, and creatively led the project.
Her vision stemmed from the desire to capture the essence of Gisela Mabel’s music in dialogue with space and nature, revealing the truth of the moment.
Under her direction, the camera becomes an extension of the gaze and the act of listening, moving with the delicacy of someone who observes without interfering , allowing light, sound, and atmosphere to guide the narrative.
A collaboration with Salve Salve Studio, the film unveils every nuance of the performance, embracing the ambient sounds as part of the composition: the wind through the trees, the song of birds, the soft humming, even the breath of Gisela Mabel — everything becomes more organic, more intimate.
The piano melodies converse with the surroundings, responding to the natural sounds with tenderness, as if the instrument and the landscape merged into a single sonic body.
Each note seems to echo the movement of the afternoon, dissolving the boundaries between music and nature.
Sound recording was led by Renato Godoy, who has collaborated with icons of Brazilian music such as Jorge Ben Jorand Gilberto Gil.
What once felt distant, almost unreachable, became close, human, open-armed.
Incredible people came together, and with limited resources but profound dedication, created a film that reveals the beauty of small details, a production guided by sensitivity, deep listening, and the truth of the moment.
This film stands as a symbolic gesture of reconnection, a sharing between two shores of the same ocean
This musical short film gained recognition at the MATE Festival, winning the award for Best Art Direction.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
DESCRIPTION
Designed and developed the official website for pianist and composer Gisela Mabel. The goal was to create a platform that reflects her artistic identity while offering an intuitive and elegant experience for visitors.
01 AUDIENCE RESEARCH
Identified the primary audience: fans, event promoters, and journalists. Understood their needs, such as accessing concert schedules, artist biography, and music details.
02 STRUCTURE AND NAVIGATION
Designed a clear navigation layout with main sections: Home, About, Music, Concerts, News, and Contact. Ensured a logical visual hierarchy for quick access to essential information.
03 ACCESSIBILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS
Built the site to be fully responsive, ensuring seamless usability across devices and screen sizes. Incorporated accessibility principles, such as appropriate contrast and readable typography.
04 USER EXPERIENCE FOCUS
Prioritized essential content like concert schedules and direct links to music platforms. Planned for future enhancements, including music players and video integrations to boost interactivity.
