Antwerp-based artist Giovana Tows explores the connection between personal memory and perception through atmospheric paintings rich in detail and meaning.
Born and raised in Curitiba, Brazil, she graduated with a degree in Graphic Design in 2018 and has professional experience as both a graphic designer and digital product designer.
In 2023, Giovana moved to Belgium to continue her painting studies at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts.
Giovana Töws at her final jury presentation at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp, 2026. Photo by: Rebeka Laaniste.
Curriculum
2026 — Featured in the GVA newspaper (Gazet van Antwerpen).
"Abandoned Hof ter Schrieck welcomes 300 visitors for student art exhibition [...]"
"Abandoned Hof ter Schrieck welcomes 300 visitors for student art exhibition [...]"
2026 — Group Exhibition The House Remains, by Yves Michael.
Castle Hof ter Schrieck, Berchem, Antwerp, Belgium
Castle Hof ter Schrieck, Berchem, Antwerp, Belgium
2026 — Featured in the catalogue Drawing: The Obje(a)ct — The Act of Drawing as Deep Observation.
University of Antwerp, Belgium
University of Antwerp, Belgium
2026 — Group Exhibition 卌卌卌 by the 3rd Year Bachelor in Painting at KASK.
Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp, Belgium
Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp, Belgium
2025 — Selected commissioned artist to create the official commemorative drawing in the the Antwerp Golden Book for the visit of the Ambassador of Switzerland.
Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp, Belgium
Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp, Belgium
2025 — Solo Exhibition Transitional Spaces.
De Lange Zaal, Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp, Belgium
De Lange Zaal, Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp, Belgium
2025 — Workshop Instructor — Introduction to Model Drawing.
Braempaviljoen, Middelheim Museum, Antwerp, Belgium
Braempaviljoen, Middelheim Museum, Antwerp, Belgium
2023 – 2026 — Bachelor’s Degree in Painting.
Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp, Belgium
Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp, Belgium
2022 — Live Painting Session — Warung Day Festival.
Ópera de Arame (Wire Opera), Curitiba, Brazil
Ópera de Arame (Wire Opera), Curitiba, Brazil
2021 – 2022 — Group Exhibition.
Âmbar, Curitiba, Brazil
Âmbar, Curitiba, Brazil
2020 – 2023 — Painting Studies with Felipe Scandelari.
Studio Scandelari, Curitiba, Brazil
Studio Scandelari, Curitiba, Brazil
2020 — Online Exhibition — Hansford & Sons Emerging Artists Platform.
London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
2020 — Featured Artist — Gogo Magazine (17th Online Edition).
2015 — Honourable Mention — Mostra UTFPR Faz Design.
Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR), Curitiba, Brazil
Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR), Curitiba, Brazil
Contact
giovana.tows@gmail.com
Open for commissions.