DANIC LAGO

Danic Lago is a Mixed Media Artist based in London, UK.

Welcome to the Enchanting World of Danic Lago

I am delighted to welcome you into the beautiful, textured universe of Danic Lago — a Brazilian artist based in London, whose creative journey spans over 25 years across Switzerland, Mexico, and the UK. With roots in fashion trend research and deep collaborations with European and Brazilian designers, Danic has evolved into a true explorer of materials, emotions, and meaning.

Her mixed media creations are poetry made by hand — where textiles, colours, and found treasures come together in a dance of storytelling and soul. Each piece invites you into a space of curiosity and wonder, layered with interpretations that are deeply personal yet universally resonant.

Danic’s art is not just seen, but experienced. It reuses, reimagines, and reawakens – transforming everyday materials into moments of mystery, spirituality, and joy. I hope you feel just as transported and fall in love with her pieces as I do.

THE TAROT COLLECTION

The World –

The World symbolises achievement and fulfilment, that may mean reaching your goals, mastering challenges, and subsequently gaining a broader perspective. This card represents a sense of wholeness and spiritual enlightenment. Everything has come together, and you are in the right place, doing the right thing, achieving what you have envisioned. You feel whole and complete.
The World card invites you to reflect on your journey, honour your achievements, and tune into your spiritual lessons. Celebrate your successes and bask in the joy of having brought your goals to fruition. All the triumphs and tribulations along your path have made you into the strong, wise, more experienced person you are now. Express gratitude for what you have created and harvested

The Hermit –

The Hermit invites us to retreat into our private world and experience a sense of divine knowledge and introspection. The Hermit as a lonely wanderer, is in an eternal search for solitude and authentic self. It is by looking into our hollow interior that we discover the spring, the magnificent source of infinity within us. It is in prayerful silence, letting us not be afraid to begin our spiritual journey to Eden and find our inner sacred garden.

The Wheel of Fortune –

The Wheel of Fortune symbolises the depth of life’s cycles and inevitable changes. It represents destiny, karma, and the concept of what goes around comes around. The card signifies favourable turns of events, always have faith that the Universe will take care of your situation in the best way possible. Beliefs reinforce your intention to bring increased abundance, good fortune and prosperity to you. Your life is about to turn in more positive directions if you are willing to grow and expand. Keep your mind open to all kinds of synchronicities and signs from the Universe. The magic of fate and destiny is behind you, and believe, miracles are about to happen.

Justice –

Justice is a symbol of equilibrium, fairness, ethics and balance. It signifies the need for consequences of one’s actions which releases a strong and empowering energy to its onlookers. This piece serves as a reminder that seeking the truth, however difficult that may be, is vital aspect of balancing the complexity of life. In readings, Justice tarot card encourages individuals to address matters with honesty and integrity, creating a more just and harmonious existence.
This piece was inspired by Justice (1469-1472), Piero Pollauiolo.

The Chariot –

The Chariot represents will power and triumph over obstacles.
It is as a sign of encouragement. You have set your objectives and are now channeling your inner power, commitment, with a fierce determination to bring them to achieve your goals.
It symbolises a journey of determination and hard work. And calls you to assert yourself and be courageous. Be bold in expressing your desires and laying down your boundaries. You need to have faith in yourself and know fundamentally who you are and what you stand for.

This piece was inspired by The Ladies of Chariots, James Tissot (1883-1885)

The Moon –

The Moon tells you that you need to listen to and trust your intuition so you can see beyond what is in front of you. Feel into situations rather than thinking what they mean. Let go of your conscious mental blocks or negative self-talk and allow your intuition to guide you. Your dreams, intuitions and inner guidance lead you forward toward higher levels of understanding if you listen and use your judgement to help interpret the messages of the subconscious.
Pay close attention to the lunar cycles and attune to its magical power. Connect with the divine feminine and uncover deep intuitive insights and visions of what lies beyond everyday life. On the New Moon, set your intentions and plant the seeds of opportunity so they can grow. And on the Full Moon, honor your achievements and look at what you need to release so that new aspects of yourself can shine.

The Tower-

Don’t be afraid of The Tower. This card doesn’t always associate with turmoil. If you are highly aware and in tune with your inner guidance system, it can indicate a spiritual awakening or revelation. You may be able to see the cracks forming and take action before the whole structure comes tumbling down. You may create a massive transformation before you reach the point where change is your only option. In its most positive form, The Tower card is your opportunity to break free from the old ways of thinking that have been holding you back.

The Empress-

The Empress represents our connection with femininity. In its diverse forms, feminine energy radiates from this piece. From the doves resting on her shoulders, to her delicate gown, to her up-tilted chin – the Empress embraces and finds strength within herself. A true depiction of the divine feminine.

The High Priestess-

The High Priestess is the guardian of the subconscious mind and the teacher of sacred knowledge and hidden mysteries. Sitting at the threshold of the conscious and subconscious mind, She has an innate ability to travel between these realms effortlessly. She ushers you through the thin veil of awareness, offering you a deep, intuitive understanding of the Universe and a heightened awareness of secret or hidden information.

She signifies spiritual enlightenment, inner illumination, divine knowledge and wisdom. She shows up in your Tarot readings when the veil between you and the underworld is thin, and you have the opportunity to access the knowledge deep within your soul. Now is the time to be still so you can tune in to your intuition. The answers you are seeking will come from within, from your deepest truth and ‘knowing’. Allow The High Priestess to become your guide as you venture deep into your subconscious mind and access this inner wisdom.

The Lovers-

The Lovers is a card of open communication and unity of dual forces. In a reading, this card is a sign that by communicating openly and honestly with those you care about, you will create a harmonious and fulfilling relationship built on trust and respect

At its heart, The Lovers is about choice. The choice about who you want to be in this lifetime, how you connect with others and on what level, and about what you will and won’t stand for. To make good choices, you need to be clear about your personal beliefs and values – and stay true to them.

Now, more than ever, you must choose love – love for yourself, love for others and love for the Universe.

The Emperor-

The Emperor represents leadership and power. It signifies the presence of a strong figure. This card emphasises the need to embrace your own leadership qualities with discipline and a solid plan.

As the father figure of the Tarot deck, The Emperor suggests that recognition are essential to you, and you are most comfortable in a guidance role where you can command and direct others. As a leader, you rule with a firm and fair hand. You have a clear vision of what you want to create, and conflicts don’t scare you, and you won’t hesitate to use your capacity to protect those you care about. And in return, those people will repay you with the loyalty and respect you deserve .

Temperance-

Temperance embodies a harmonious blend of opposing elements, symbolising balance and patience, illustrating the delicate equilibrium between the body and soul. The pouring of liquid from one cup to another emphasises the importance of finding middle ground and avoiding extremes, which allow us to seek strength and serenity in everyday life.

It serves as a reminder that in moments of chaos or turmoil, maintaining a calm composure can lead to greater inner peace.

The Star

The Star represents hope, it reveals your true purpose in life. This piece encompasses the longevity of life. The way that ancient manuscripts last through the ages, generations of fingers turning their pages, all leading up to our own. The Star is about connection to the universe, feeling as though you are part of something larger than yourself.

“The Star”, is a limited edition created from an original mixed media art piece

The Sun-

The Sun teaches us about vitality. The source of warmth and light for our planet, the sun shines its golden rays onto the abundance of the Earth. This piece reflects the lushness brought unto us by the Sun. A cacophony of textures, embellishments, and materials clamour for the Sun’s attention. The Sun placidly looks out at us, the observers, the focus of its attention.

The Fool-

“The Fool” tarot card means the beginning of a new journey, one full of optimism and freedom. He inspires courage, understanding the everyday opportunity to open your life to a new mixture of wonder, awe and curiosity.
This openness stirs within, urging you to trust your instincts: follow where your heart leads without fear or hesitation, embracing spontaneity, to let go and take a leap into the unknown in a time for new experiences. This card also leads to a fresh perspective about any challenges, to allow yourself to be playful, to trust your instincts, to take risks, and to enjoy life.

WORK

DaniC Lago2025-05-24T19:20:03+01:00

Silence

“Silence’”tells the beautiful story of the natural cycle of life. The end of one phase and the beginning of another. A time of significant transformation, transition and change. You need to transform yourself and clear away the old to bring in the new. Any change should be welcomed as a positive, cleansing, transformational force in your life. Each colourful, floral, and fluttering detail placed on this vintage Victorian tray, curated at Whitstable Market, creates a peaceful disposition emphasising the importance of fully embracing silence for a sublime rebirth. It is a sign that you need to pave the way to a fuller, more fulfilled life of deeper meaning and significance. “Let the silence take you to the core of life.”

97 W x 70 H x 5 D centimeters

3d Sculpting, Paper Mache, Decoupage, Paper, Pearl and Wood

DaniC Lago2024-12-08T13:53:16+00:00

Dreaming of You

This mixed media piece was made with a vintage miniature portrait curated in Portobello Market.

This piece is magical, inspired by mesmerising sounds of Doris Day’s song “Dream a little dream of me”. A beautiful girl dreams about her love, accompanied by a hypnotising array of birds. Delicate and meaningful, this piece makes us step into our own dreams and takes us to loving place.“Dreaming of you” is part of Beloved Objects Collection.
35 W x 45 H x 5 D centimeters

Vintage miniature portrait, paper, and gloss varnish.

DaniC Lago2024-12-08T13:50:48+00:00

Corona Borealis

“Corona Borealis” is the constellation represented by Ariadne, the daughter of King Minos of Crete. Here she lies heartbroken and asleep after being abandoned by Theseus, laying protected by the nature that surrounds her. However, she is then discovered by the god Dionysus, who falls in love with her and creates the constellation ‘Corona Borealis’. Placing a beautiful crown of stars in the sky to mark her beauty and their eternal bond. The ‘Corona Borealis’ reminds us of the transcendent and transformative nature of love.

85 W x 66 H x 5 D centimeters
Acrylic, Textile, Fabric, Decoupage, Paper and Cotton paper

DaniC Lago2024-12-08T13:48:39+00:00

Open your eyes

Open your eyes, as part of the Vision of Eden collection, takes its viewers through an ethereal journey to a place of beauty and sanctuary. A place of comfort where our souls can choose which vision to call theirs, and a place of calm to reconnect our soul and body to become one.

25 W x 25 H x 5 D centimeters
Cardboard, paper, acrylic decoupage, fabric and textile

DaniC Lago2025-05-24T19:30:42+01:00

The Moon

You need to listen to and trust your intuition so you can see beyond what is in front of you. Feel into situations rather than thinking what they mean. Let go of your conscious mental blocks or negative self-talk and allow your intuition to guide you. Your dreams, intuitions and inner guidance lead you forward toward higher levels of understanding if you listen and use your judgement to help interpret the messages of the subconscious.
Pay close attention to the lunar cycles and attune to its magical power. Connect with the divine feminine and uncover deep intuitive insights and visions of what lies beyond everyday life. On the New Moon, set your intentions and plant the seeds of opportunity so they can grow. And on the Full Moon, honor your achievements and look at what you need to release so that new aspects of yourself can shine.

60 W x 70 H x 5 D centimeters

Cardboard, wooden detailing, crystal stones, gemstones and paper

DaniC Lago2025-05-24T19:31:19+01:00

Joy

This mixed media piece was made on a straw fan base, curated in a Sao Joaquim’s Market in Bahia, Brazil.
This piece radiates bliss. Vibrant colour and intricate embroidered flowers surge from the figure’s skirts, delicately cushioning her resting head. “Joy” – a beautiful fairy – is about self-love, giving yourself room to breathe, rest, and to be draped in beautiful embroidery flowers.
“Joy “ is part of “Life in Mexican colours” Collection

60 W x 65 H x 5 D centimeters

Paper, straw fan and fabric