Arte Contemporanea de Lisboa - Catalogo

7-20 October

Arte Contemporânea de Lisboa Exposição coletiva de arte contemporânea Atelier Natália Gromicho Rua Nova da Trindade 5G, Lisboa 5 a 19 de Agosto 2023

Arthur Cristian Rusznak Franco Zucchella Hans Varela Joaquim Gromicho LS Mafalda M. Gonçalves Marc Vermee Mariana Santos Natália Gromicho Patrícia Mariano Rita Ansone Stanislav Riha WangTou Kun Wedad Alnasser Xixia Wu

Arthur Cristian Rusznak Childhood memories, travels, visual imagery, and the culture of Japan are some of the elements that nourished my adolescent years into full artistic expression. From a very young age, I was already fascinated by travelling the world and the playfulness of memories that are integral to my work, especially Japanese culture and its symbology as it played a major role in my artistic research. You can find some of these in my works like the myth of the Sun goddess: Amaterasu; the legend of the one thousand paper cranes; and the fantastic mythological Japanese creatures. In the past few years, I worked mainly with these three symbols. Some are more visible, and others are shown in a more subtle way to be able to share the idea of a common consciousness that we are not alone, and that we can find someone who supports us. A world where there is no place for alienation.

From the symbiosis of these themes, I want to be able to achieve new ways of expressing myself through the world of colors, the exotic, the innocence, and the unknown.

Childhood adventure | Oil on canvas | 120x150cm 7

Franco Zucchella Franco Zucchella is a painter born in Pavia in I taly, where he lives and works. He independently developed his own figurative painting techniques by observing the work of many classical and contemporary painters. His focus is on the body, especially male, which he investigates as a means of communication in today's culture, in which the image is "abused". His works have appeared in group and solo exhibitions and in private collections in Italy and in Europe.

Tempo Sospeso | Oil on canvas | 80x90cm 9

Joaquim Gromicho Show the duality of scenarios that photographic space has gotten so a new vision of what surrounds us, in some way by this timeless dimension in reality does not exist.

In some cases there may be a close familiarity with photography by this display places that are known by the observer, but immediately conjugations, overlaps and interactions of light and color space refer to other key conceptual thus giving a new language will photographic image.

In the dialogue between architecture, the natural and the human there is an impression of light, form and scale thus making the perception of work as surreal.

This effect transcendent image overlay are no limits to the real, is this duality that holds the aesthetic enjoyment of the work.

Nature | Fine Art Print on vinyl | 120x90cm 11

Hans Varela Born in the City of Havana, Cuba. On July 5, 1967. Figurative sculptor in materials with stone, bronze, resin and others. The sculptor Hans Varela debuted in the art world in the mid-eighties. Vanguard of the sculpture of that generation in Cuba, he was the founder of the Sculpture of José Fowler, perfecting himself in the workshop of Cuban sculptors Osvaldo Llins and José Duverger, recognized guides of advanced generation.

Exhibitions, awards and distinctions Collective exhibition Gallery in Skulpturenpark Groeneveld Almelo, The Netherlands Monumental work for the Estoril Conference Center, Portugal. 1st Prize in the XIX Contest of Thrones of Sto. António, Bienvenida Centro Gallery, Lisbon.

Various media outlets have valued his work. He has more than 70 collective and 20 personal exhibitions in his career and participation in various international events.

The strength to live | Marble dust, Polyester and Wood | 55x30x30cm 13

LS Luís Santos, also known as LS, was born and raised in Marvila, a neighborhood in Lisbon.

LS discovered her passion for drawing as a child, spending long hours creating themes and characters. Marvila has a strong connection with the train line, an important part of the neighborhood's history and development. This connection with the line and with the graffiti movement has always been a continuous source of inspiration for Luis, a connection that can be seen in some of his art pieces. He started out as a graffiti writer in the neighborhood where he grew up, exploiting the train tracks and spraying his illegal practices. LS has since evolved into a well-rounded artist, with a portfolio that showcases his ability to embrace different styles and techniques. LS's work addresses themes such as multiculturalism, women and nature. He uses colour, triangulation and traditional lace to create an eye-catching, contemporary result. LS's work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions at various galleries and events. He has also participated in urban art festivals such as Muro-LX, Infinito, Mural-18 and Stone Art. His murals are present in several places, including Lisbon, Alcochete, Leiria and Loures. LS also conducted workshops with children and young people in Lisbon. He has been invited to press interviews and online articles, and his work has attracted clients such as Rock in Rio, Galeria de Arte Urbana and Infraestruturas de Portugal. Through his work, LS celebrates the multiculturalism that defines Lisbon, and his experience in graffiti adds depth and authenticity to his art. LS embodies the spirit of urban art, and his work continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

Warrior | Mix media on MDF | 122x122cm 15

Marc Vermee The “Portugal Series“ evolved during my trip through this beautiful country between 2020 and 2022. The pictorial themes of my works develop completely autonomously, following neither conceptual ideas nor particular intentions. My visual intentions and color compositions are inspired by impressions and sensory perceptions. Hence my paintings develop out of an intrinsic emotional movement and a state of “not knowing”.

Algarve Rain | Oil on canvas | 80x120cm (diptych) 17

Mafalda M. Gonçalves

I have a BA in Drawing from the Faculty of Fine Ar ts Lisbon and I regularly approach portrait through a monochromatic figurative style using vibrant colors, obtained from a palette of primary colors. The preference for figurative work is due to the fascination of trying to capture the essence of something as complex as a human being in such an ephemeral place subject to its immediate annulment like the street. My projects are always influenced by the location where they will be integrated, these being, many times, the starting point for the creative process.

A censura do silêncio | Acrylic on marble | 40x30cm 19

Mariana Santos The piece I'm displaying in this exhibition is part of a wider body of work based on still frames from 50s and 60s TV shows and movies like. In this series, I attempt to renew or reanimate the old and poignant images that I see as still worthy of life by isolating them and presenting them in a new way. When I choose an image I prefer that the actors are not immediately identifiable; I wanted the beauty of the images themselves as opposed to simply a portrait of a “celebrity”.

The subject of my work is often centered around people and how they relate to place. I’m intrigued by how they either fit or don’t fit appropriately into their surroundings be those physical or psychological. Being influenced by other art forms like literature and cinema, I try to use a narrative to suggest what the characters are doing, may just have done or are about to do. As well as thoughts or doubts they might be experiencing.

Apart from the world | Oil on canvas | 70x100cm 21

Natália Gromicho A gifted painter, in the purest sense, Natália has skillfully created a body of work that is simultaneously lyrical and mysterious, jubilant yet poetic. Employing these paradoxes, she skillfully applies her raw talent into different mediums and styles creating a sense of flux, depth and dominance.

Natália's work takes elemental images, from nature and the landscape to culture and individuals she encounters on her travels, and transforms using dramatic ploys such as contrasts in scale, shifts in focus, mirrored reflections, staccato images, and multiple or layered surfaces.

Sensory perception for Natália is a spiritual activity, one that leads to a heightened awareness of both nature and culture—this thought process points to a new kind of realism—one that is engaged with the actual processes of life. Yet, it also references the theoretical avant-garde conceptions of deconstruction emerging during Modernism.

Summer Lovers | Oil on canvas | 40x60cm 23

Patricia Mariano My paintings are meant to be felt but also analyzed. Symbolism is always abundant in them, with women and animals as my primary subjects. I usually paint them in uncanny narratives, using different references and metaphors. My hope is that the viewer will forget that they are looking at a painting and instead see an alternate reality, one that is completely imagined or even surreal.

Woman, Not Human | Oil on canvas | 120x100cm 25

Rita Ansone

Art has always been a source of joy for me, whether it's creating, appreciating, or discussing it. I find myself drawn to art that conveys deep meaning and photography serves as the foundation for my personal and emotional interpretations. Paying attention to visual details is crucial in how I perceive the world around me. I love exploring how specific atmospheres and moods can be captured in a single moment. Some of my photographs exist in a realm that hovers between reality and fantasy, blurring the lines between believable spaces and imaginary realms. Rather than altering the images, I focus on enhancing tonality and lighting to offer a heightened perception of the scene. Curiosity and a sense of mystery greatly influence my visual style, allowing me to express my personal sensations through the images I create.

Vila Nova de Milfontes | Photo printed on fine art rag paper | 40x60cm 27

Stanislav Riha

In the last three decades, I have been creating wall-mounted, cast resin and aluminum, sculptures combined with canvas and gold leaf, and exploring of computer as a tool for both realistic and digital artwork. All my life, I love to create art full of emotions and feelings "soul," with the satisfaction of fun. The direction of the last two decades is aimed at understanding and, through artwork, expressing the human struggle of emotions and adaptions. In the period of the past ten years, I have been polishing my creative work into the Surreal-abstract style. The main moto of my artwork is; Just as in a good story, the readers have space to create their image; in a good picture, the viewers have a space to create their account. Since 2009, Editor-in-Chief of IQNexus Journal, In 2015 wrote a book "Judy and Bob Dialogues," published by FriesenPress, Victoria BC, Canada,

Buzz at a creek | Collage | 45x71cm 29

WangTou Kun

Non-Seeing series is my reaction to photography within the digital age, photographs now no longer represent the real world, it can be fiction. “Non-Seeing” also challenge the concept of traditional photography, which emphasizes the way of “see” or viewing. While digital camera process images that very close to the reality, in fact it is all digital data. So I capture images and turn it into impossible, surreal view, to remind audience to be wary of camouflage in images.

“Seeing” or “Non-Seeing” can be related to “Exist” or “Not Exist”. I am influence by Chinese philosopher Zhuang Zhou, he questioned why the sky is blue in color, I question images and the reality that human eyes can see. There is more data or information hidden, not trying to see might be the way to feel more.

I create “Non-Seeing01, 2023” by imagining Lisbon and its nature, it is my impression of Lisbon overall.

Non-Seeing 01 | Photography + Digital Media | 80x120cm 31

Wedad Alnasser Wedad Alnasser is a Jordanian, born in Amman , artist, actress & photographer with a master degree in law . Her work conveys the battleground of inner self and the need for belonging ,and the psychological impact of modernity that triggers the disconnection between self and space ,and her own interpretation of social ties and human behavior concealed with consumption as a way of identification, inspired by a past rooted with inked faces Exhibited artworks in Seoul , Jordan ,Bahrain, Jakarta, Malaysia, China, UK, qatar, Australia, Paris, Dubai, Tunisia.

Untitled | Acrylic and oil on wood | 80x80cm 33

Xixia Wu Chicken and eggs are often used to discuss the origin of life and the universe. It symbolizes the source of life, and the eggshell contains the mysteries of all things in the world. It is the beginning and end of human beings. Language and human beings are like the logical relationship between eggs and chickens. We use language to thank, curse, pray, express feelings and so on. In the sense of life, eggs represent chicken eggs in language and also mean female reproductive cells, and are often associated with reproduction. Men and women have sperm and eggs physiologically, while women's eggs can only be released at a specified time, the rest of the time in a state of "aphasia".

The Birth of Egg Tart | Sculpture | 50x50x30cm 35

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