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Galeria Resistência brings together the artworks of nine artists, encompassing both paintings and sculptures, which address similar themes such as time, movement, strength, realism, and identity; subjects that wrap the works in various contexts. Each artist approaches their art through the technique they use and their perspective, narratives that diverge, yet converge at different moments, especially in their portrayal of the human condition from a unique viewpoint. Scenes that prompt us to question everyday matters and the use of materials that reveal shapes and movements, bestowing new meanings upon events.
Aleksandar Eftimovski opts for marble to structure his work, a durable material that in the artist’s hands seems malleable. Precisely modeled contours take on abstract shapes. Every detail of Inverse Rotation is crafted in such a way that each part creates forms and movements that withstand time, shaping the material he works with. The sculptor’s characteristic trait is spontaneity, which in this work is present in the rigidity of the marble; the strength of his sculpture lies in the lightness that its forms assume as a whole.
Daniela Guerreiro clearly and realistically denotes her stance on the human condition in “The White Stripes,” where the artist materializes her thoughts on the shapes that mold the body with all the subtleties and details that a human being, in their diversity, can exhibit. The artist delicately highlights the hidden vulnerability in natural bodies and their various possibilities. There are significant themes at play in the painter’s work, such as femininity, experience, critique, strength, and identity. Above all, it is a way of embracing differences and not reinforcing them.
Francisco Remiseiro typically works with human emotion, sculpting pieces that express a variety of sensations. In “Man’s Diets,” the artist reveals, in a static way, a fragmented sculptural piece; where even without the presence of the whole, the meaning becomes clear. The artist prompts questioning about our consumption habits. It’s about the act of picking up a piece of food, but not just any food, the apple is a fruit with varied symbolologies. In Remiseiro’s sculpture, the apple represents the food with which man satisfies his own diet, allowing for subjective interpretations regarding this food.
Jaime Carvalho creates expressive shapes from ceramics in ‘Awakening’, ‘Torso’, and ‘Democracy’, where all sculptures seem to be in motion, their gestures differ, as do their intentions, since each one is positioned in a different direction and belongs to distinct narratives. In ‘Tension’, the expressiveness of the work is not only concentrated on movement but is also supported by the gaze, the same occurs in ‘Democracy’, allowing space for dialogue between the sculptural experience of both pieces. The four sculptures are harmoniously organized within the space, transmitting a perception of something non-static, moving according to the subjectivity of their expressions.
The presence of architectural references is constant in the works of João Mouro. In “Roundly Architectured,” the artist creates relationships between shapes and space, the shapes that contour the work suggest a broad perception of the internal space due to the intentional transparency that allows us to view the inside of the house. The space expands, also enlarging the spectator’s perception, who encounters a play of lights and colors that enter the work. The volume present in Mouro’s work explicates the connection between space, sculpture, and luminosity.
One of the most striking elements of the watercolors by Roberto and Milena Atzori is the lightness of the colors and the vivacity of the gestures and shapes that predominate in their paintings. The watercolor unveils the various possibilities about the environment where the figures are located, and the presence of nature is a constant in each work. Each figure shows freedom and integration of the human being in environments surrounded by the natural, and the peaceful relationship that is established from this encounter. The artists work with human emotions, ranging from fears to passions, resulting in the harmonious clash of such distinct elements in each work.
The works of Tony Cassanelli convey various sensations that provoke the spectator through the encounter with the gaze of his figures, which reveal and conceal emotions. A sense of mystery is present in both works of the artist. Cassanelli sculpts, using different materials, the identity of these women in a unique way. Regardless of the colors the artist chooses to use, his language remains the same. The realism his works adopt creates a unique visual impact, capable of revealing the intensity of his intention.
The exhibition, The Collective, occupies the space of the Galeria Resistência, proposing different reflections. The importance of combining diverse perceptions and visual languages highlights the necessity of a collective exhibition. Through the amalgamation of works created in distinct contexts and in the face of each artist’s expressiveness, it becomes possible to contemplate the relationship each establishes with the material and the emotions that shine through in their works. The exhibition not only showcases the individual potential of each artist but also emphasises the collective potential to bring to the same space possibilities for dialogue between works and new inquiries.
Text by Luiza Melo
Art critique
Galeria Resistência brings together the artworks of nine artists, encompassing both paintings and sculptures, which address similar themes such as time, movement, strength, realism, and identity; subjects that wrap the works in various contexts. Each artist approaches their art through the technique they use and their perspective, narratives that diverge, yet converge at different moments, especially in their portrayal of the human condition from a unique viewpoint. Scenes that prompt us to question everyday matters and the use of materials that reveal shapes and movements, bestowing new meanings upon events.
Aleksandar Eftimovski opts for marble to structure his work, a durable material that in the artist’s hands seems malleable. Precisely modeled contours take on abstract shapes. Every detail of Inverse Rotation is crafted in such a way that each part creates forms and movements that withstand time, shaping the material he works with. The sculptor’s characteristic trait is spontaneity, which in this work is present in the rigidity of the marble; the strength of his sculpture lies in the lightness that its forms assume as a whole.
Marble, 35 x 10 x 10
Daniela Guerreiro clearly and realistically denotes her stance on the human condition in “The White Stripes,” where the artist materializes her thoughts on the shapes that mold the body with all the subtleties and details that a human being, in their diversity, can exhibit. The artist delicately highlights the hidden vulnerability in natural bodies and their various possibilities. There are significant themes at play in the painter’s work, such as femininity, experience, critique, strength, and identity. Above all, it is a way of embracing differences and not reinforcing them.
Oil on canvas, 50 x 50
Francisco Remiseiro typically works with human emotion, sculpting pieces that express a variety of sensations. In “Man’s Diets,” the artist reveals, in a static way, a fragmented sculptural piece; where even without the presence of the whole, the meaning becomes clear. The artist prompts questioning about our consumption habits. It’s about the act of picking up a piece of food, but not just any food, the apple is a fruit with varied symbolologies. In Remiseiro’s sculpture, the apple represents the food with which man satisfies his own diet, allowing for subjective interpretations regarding this food.
Birch wood, 29 x 29 x 9
Jaime Carvalho creates expressive shapes from ceramics in ‘Awakening’, ‘Torso’, and ‘Democracy’, where all sculptures seem to be in motion, their gestures differ, as do their intentions, since each one is positioned in a different direction and belongs to distinct narratives. In ‘Tension’, the expressiveness of the work is not only concentrated on movement but is also supported by the gaze, the same occurs in ‘Democracy’, allowing space for dialogue between the sculptural experience of both pieces. The four sculptures are harmoniously organized within the space, transmitting a perception of something non-static, moving according to the subjectivity of their expressions.
Ceramic, 35 x 12 x 10
Resin, 164 x 30 x 34
Ceramic, 165 x 45 x 50
The presence of architectural references is constant in the works of João Mouro. In “Roundly Architectured,” the artist creates relationships between shapes and space, the shapes that contour the work suggest a broad perception of the internal space due to the intentional transparency that allows us to view the inside of the house. The space expands, also enlarging the spectator’s perception, who encounters a play of lights and colors that enter the work. The volume present in Mouro’s work explicates the connection between space, sculpture, and luminosity.
Mixed media and wood 95 x 30 x 65
One of the most striking elements of the watercolors by Roberto and Milena Atzori is the lightness of the colors and the vivacity of the gestures and shapes that predominate in their paintings. The watercolor unveils the various possibilities about the environment where the figures are located, and the presence of nature is a constant in each work. Each figure shows freedom and integration of the human being in environments surrounded by the natural, and the peaceful relationship that is established from this encounter. The artists work with human emotions, ranging from fears to passions, resulting in the harmonious clash of such distinct elements in each work.
Watercolour on paper, 28 x 21
The works of Tony Cassanelli convey various sensations that provoke the spectator through the encounter with the gaze of his figures, which reveal and conceal emotions. A sense of mystery is present in both works of the artist. Cassanelli sculpts, using different materials, the identity of these women in a unique way. Regardless of the colors the artist chooses to use, his language remains the same. The realism his works adopt creates a unique visual impact, capable of revealing the intensity of his intention.
Calcata and belgian marble, 48 x 35 x 35
Mixed media on canvas, 70 x 140
The exhibition, The Collective, occupies the space of the Galeria Resistência, proposing different reflections. The importance of combining diverse perceptions and visual languages highlights the necessity of a collective exhibition. Through the amalgamation of works created in distinct contexts and in the face of each artist’s expressiveness, it becomes possible to contemplate the relationship each establishes with the material and the emotions that shine through in their works. The exhibition not only showcases the individual potential of each artist but also emphasises the collective potential to bring to the same space possibilities for dialogue between works and new inquiries.
Text by Luiza Melo
Art critique
