BE OPEN Art is pleased to announce Elenise Xisto, a Brazilian visual artist, as the Regional Artist of the Month for August 2025 in the South America stage of its global art competition. This stage of the program, running from July through September, highlights emerging artistic talent from across South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, and French Guiana.
Born in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Elenise holds both a Bachelor’s and Teaching Degree in Visual Arts from the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM). Her creative practice centers on figurative acrylic paintings and drawings, often featuring her original character, the “pink-rabbit” – a whimsical, anthropomorphic figure rooted in her childhood fascination with comics and cartoons.
With this recognition, Elenise Xisto now joins Andrea Terceros of Bolivia – July’s winner – as a finalist for the Regional Artist of the Month title for South America, to be announced at the end of September. The regional winner will be awarded a €3,000 prize and receive additional global exposure through the BE OPEN Art platform.
The BE OPEN Regional Art competition continues to celebrate young and emerging voices in the contemporary art world, supporting creative talent and promoting cross-cultural dialogue through regional showcases across the globe.