Wisrah C. V. da R. Celestino
Wisrah C. V. da R. Celestino (Buritizeiro, 1989) lives in Berlin, Germany. Focusing on institutional critique, language, and objecthood, their work addresses the remaining structures of the transatlantic colonial project. Celestino was awarded numerous grants, prizes, residencies, and fellowships, including Pivô, Brazil; PACT Zollverein, Germany (JUNCTIONS); British Council Residency Grant for Mid-Career Artists; La Becque, Switzerland (The Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia Residency Grant); Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig, Germany (Ministry of Science and Culture of the Lower Saxony Residency Grant); Ducarto Prize (Winner), Foundwork Artist Prize (Finalist); Reynaldo Roels Jr. Prize (Finalist).