A monthly theme inspires new conversations and ideas that we otherwise wouldn’t think about. At our virtual events, speakers are invited to share a story around the theme and what it means to them. After a month, we are excited to see the talks and inspiration that are born out of the theme.

Given that these monthly illustrations are at events all around the world, it’s only right that we get to know the illustrator. It is a tradition at CreativeMornings to work with an artist in our community to create an illustration for the monthly theme.

CreativeMornings/Porto Alegre chose September’s Dare theme, and Mitti Mendonça created the accompanying illustration.

We’re excited to share some of our favorite artworks created by Mitti!

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About Mitti Mendonça

Mitti Mendonça is a Brazilian-born contemporary fiber artist and illustrator. She started to create with yarns and needles when she was 12 years old and draws on the women of her family for reference and inspiration. Her work sews issues of ancestry, affection, Black feminism, memory and history. Mitti uses embroidery, crochet, tapestry, collage and digital art as techniques. Mitti teaches embroidery workshops for social projects for women in situations of social vulnerability, encouraging autonomy, self-esteem, and female leadership.

She has worked for clients like Hershey’s, Goethe-Institute Porto Alegre, Telecine, Phillip’s Milk of Magnesia and Instituto Tomie Ohtake.

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Selected Works

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You can see more of Mitti’s work on her Instagram and website.