Estudio Ohxoja

Estudio Ohxoja, founded by self-taught artists Catarina Cruz and Tiago Amaral, is a Portuguese textile art studio located in Costa da Caparica, along the Atlantic coast south of Lisbon. Positioned between the open sea and the cultural energy of the nearby capital, the studio develops work in dialogue with both landscape and contemporary artistic practice.
Working primarily with wool through tufting techniques, they create high-relief textile compositions that challenge conventional notions of flatness. Cork and wood, materials deeply rooted in Portuguese culture, are incorporated not as frames but as extensions of each piece, adding texture, depth, and subtle narrative layers.
Their practice explores contrasts: softness and structure, organic growth and imposed limits, permanence and fragility. The surrounding environment gently informs their forms while proximity to the city sustains engagement with broader artistic conversations.
Positioned at the intersection of contemporary art and collectible design, Ohxoja elevates textile into sculptural presence. Rather than offering fixed answers, their works invite reflection, encouraging viewers to consider nature, boundaries, resilience, and human intervention.
In the world of Studio Oh...

- May24 - 1ª Mostra de Design "A alegria de estar em casa" - Luka Art Gallery at Biester Palace (Sintra, Portugal)

- Sept24 - Comportart 2024 - collective exhibition at Casa da Cultura da Comporta (Comporta, Portugal

- Nov24 - "A alegria dos pequenos detalhes" - Luka Art Gallery at Biester Palace (Sintra,Portugal).

- May25 - collective show at Cedrus Capital (Av Liberdade, Lisboa) during Lisbon Design Week, curated by Cedrus Curated x Roshi

- Dec25 - Interlumen - group show at Lou Mourelle Art Gallery, Cascais, Portugal

- Feb 26 - panta rhea koiná - Group Show at CASA NALA during Art Week Mexico City, curated by Penelope Sonders and Nala Art