Muitas coisas na vida são naturalmente belas e o corpo humano é uma delas, não importa se a pessoa é magra, sarada, acima do peso, enfim, todos nós possuímos uma beleza própria, afinal que graça teria o mundo se a individualidade e diferenças não existissem?

Assim como o corpo, a natureza também exala beleza, por que não juntar essas duas dádivas em uma coisa só? Foi justamente isso que Mônica Carvalho, artista suíça, resolveu fazer. Confira abaixo algumas de suas incríveis criações:

01. O olho que tudo vê

 

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Wow. What an adventure!? Witnessing the planet’s toughest trail running event in one of the most beautiful places in the world has been a life-changing experience for me.⛰? I am in total admiration for the 10,000 athletes whose heroic passion and commitment pushed them to run for days in the most arduous terrain and extreme weather.??‍♂️? I realised that not only is the UTMB a testimony of exceptional collective human endeavour, but also one of connection with one’s inner self. Each of these brave runners experienced a personal journey rich in emotions, which, combined with the heart-warming support of 800,000 supporters and the breath-taking beauty of the alpine surroundings, formed an unforgettable memory and accomplishment.? I came back home feeling deeply moved, inspired and energised. A huge thanks to @columbia_eu for this unique and epic adventure!❤️ Athlete model: @shen.jiasheng from China, finished 5th in the CCC race (101 km). Eye model: @lucilewoodward, who like me experienced the UTMB for the first time. ? * * * #ad #columbiamontrail #columbiasportswear #testedtough #chamonix @utmbmontblanc #utmb #utmb2019 #montblanc #chamonixmontblanc #utmbmontblanc #alps #mountain #hiking #running #race #trail #sport #trailrunning #mofart #art #artworks #surrealism #surreal #artist #digitalcollage #photoshop #photomontage #photomanipulation #eye

Uma publicação compartilhada por Monica Carvalho (@mofart_photomontages) em 4 de Set, 2019 às 7:59 PDT

02. O rosto na estrada

 

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This was my 1st photomontage combining human with nature, back in 2017. A lot of my surreal images merge body parts with landscape elements. I call these works ‘bodyscapes’. My aim is to show you that the body is sort of a landscape too…???????? P.S: this is an updated version, I edited the colours, added birds and sun flares ✨. What do you think of it?❤️ @mofart_photomontages • • • • #mofart #art #artworks #surrealism #theweekoninstagram #picame #thedesigntip #popmyeyes #culturainquieta #plastikmagazine #digitalcollage #launchdsigns #contemporaryart #fubiz #thepinklemonade #graphicroozane #igcreative_editz #mmmexplore #winkmagazine #thetaxcollection #humalien #ratedmodernart #triptaminaworld #lovewatts #enter_imagination #superwrongmagazine #ps_vibrant #createyourstory #hellofrom #creativecloud_transition

Uma publicação compartilhada por Monica Carvalho (@mofart_photomontages) em 1 de Out, 2019 às 10:26 PDT

03. Quase derretendo

 

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eye-ce cream?? @mofart_photomontages

Uma publicação compartilhada por Monica Carvalho (@mofart_photomontages) em 18 de Mar, 2019 às 9:53 PDT

04. Seios de uma mulher

 

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Matri-arch ??‍♀️ 1 or 2? Found a new meaning for a photo I took in the romantic city of Verona, back in 2013. The Ponte Pietra – built in 100 BC!!! – really impressed me at the time, and I’m glad I took a few photos of it. As my passion is to find similarities in unrelated things, the curves of the arches somehow reminded me of a woman’s bosom. Now I am not only mentally connected to this beautiful bridge, but also physically?. So, which version of “Matri-arch” do you prefer? @mofart_photomontages

Uma publicação compartilhada por Monica Carvalho (@mofart_photomontages) em 10 de Ago, 2019 às 7:51 PDT

05. De olhos fechados

 

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Natural mascara???‍♀️ @mofart_photomontages

Uma publicação compartilhada por Monica Carvalho (@mofart_photomontages) em 3 de Nov, 2018 às 9:27 PDT

06. É mesmo uma praia?

 

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A year ago I posted this artwork ‘Intimasea’, combining my belly with a photo I took in the Bahamas. This work means a lot to me, because it’s the one that ‘brought me out there’. Your positive feedback encouraged me to further experiment with photomanipulation. At the time, my art was just a hobby. But then I left (or got fired – tomato, tomahto) my full-time underpaid marketing job in a startup, and could finally dedicate my time to what really made me happy. I found my passion and mission at the same time. Thanks to the support of my boyfriend, parents and part-time jobs, I’ve been able to live doing what I love since January 2018. In one year, I produced more photomontages than the previous five years. There are no words to say how grateful I am to all of you. With your invaluable support here on Instagram, I’ve been able to reach and inspire more people than I ever thought I would. My art appeared on TV, magazines, exhibitions. I’ve been invited to speak at the largest Adobe conference in Scandinavia in June (I am so excited but so terrified ?). So yeah: THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU ARE AMAZING!!! ❤️??❤️ If you happen to still be reading this (nowadays the attention span is like 1 second per post ?) then I’d love to have your interpretation on ‘Intimasea’. For me, this work is a celebration of the human body and nature symbiosis. Our body is a landscape of feelings, a means to discover new people and travel to new places, a canvas for art (I love tattoos?). Our body walks us to places, hugs people we love, eats tasty food, dances to music, create artworks. P.S: I edited this photomontage to fit Instagram’s 4:5 ratio, in case you noticed it looked a bit different ☺️ @mofart_photomontages

Uma publicação compartilhada por Monica Carvalho (@mofart_photomontages) em 16 de Jan, 2019 às 9:30 PST

07. Abra a boca

 

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Petalips ?? @mofart_photomontages

Uma publicação compartilhada por Monica Carvalho (@mofart_photomontages) em 8 de Out, 2018 às 12:13 PDT

08. O que aconteceu aqui?

 

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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay so let’s start a conversation about mental health. Because, guess what: 1 in 4 people in the world are affected by mental disorders, but we still give more importance to brushing our teeth 3 times a day than to taking care of our mental wellbeing. I think there’s not a single day that I don’t think to myself either “I should be doing this rather than that”, “I can’t do it”, “I am a horrible person”, “I am not good enough”, or simply “I am not enough”. I’m sure so many of you will relate. You might also feel disconnected to your body sometimes, and get insomnias because you can’t stop overthinking the past and the future. Moreover, whether it comes from yourself, someone you know, or society in general, we all at some point feel a pressure to do something that we don’t want or to be someone that we are not. For instance, I feel the pressure that being an artist is ‘not a real job’, that I should be working 9-6 in an office for someone else’s business. I am also very self-conscious of how I look and act, all the time. It is so tiring. I constantly compare myself to other people, and even if I accomplish something actually awesome I still think it’s not good enough. I don’t permit to give myself a break. Ever. But I’m working on it. Because it’s important to realise that we are all ‘works in progress’ trying to find some sort of happiness in life, and that it’s totally ok not feel ok all the time. I saw a quote somewhere that said “Not all wounds are visible.” That says it all for me. Feel free to share your thoughts on this very important topic, as well as your interpretation of my photomontage! ❤️ By the way, if you’re looking to read about mental health and depression, I highly recommend Johann Hari’s book ‘Lost Connections’. It pretty much sums up all you need to know about the topic. @mofart_photomontages

Uma publicação compartilhada por Monica Carvalho (@mofart_photomontages) em 10 de Out, 2018 às 1:05 PDT

09. Uma flor

 

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Breast wishes ? #freethenipplemovement @mofart_photomontages

Uma publicação compartilhada por Monica Carvalho (@mofart_photomontages) em 22 de Set, 2018 às 8:21 PDT

10. Ouvindo os pássaros

 

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Which one’s your favourite of my hair photomontages, 1 2 3 or 4??‍♀️? @mofart_photomontages

Uma publicação compartilhada por Monica Carvalho (@mofart_photomontages) em 13 de Set, 2018 às 1:10 PDT

11. Giraolho

 

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PolLENS ?? @mofart_photomontages This photomontage illustrates the bloom of inspiration that hit me when I saw and photographed beautiful sunflowers near my flat in Berlin ?? Some bees were pollinating the flowers, which gave me the idea for the title ??

Uma publicação compartilhada por Monica Carvalho (@mofart_photomontages) em 10 de Set, 2018 às 9:53 PDT