Solange Pessoa
14 5/8 x 21 1/4 x 7 1/2 in
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With the use of organic matter that can be found in her paintings as well as in her sculptures, there is a sense that Pessoa has allowed nature to take its course and ultimately take over her work. This is particularly felt in her sculptures, where there is an evident blurring of lines between art and nature, a confusion Pessoa relishes. These stones are not stones after all, but bronze sculptures with a green patina, which speak to the passing of time and the quiet coexistence with their surroundings. Often, public sculptures impose themselves on parks and urban spaces; in stark contrast, Pessoa articulates form, content, and context in subtle ways. Her shapes are familiar yet elusive—upon discovery, they shift from the known into a realm of strangeness. This strangeness connects to something fundamental, reaching toward the ancient and unconscious, evoking a sense of origin and wonder. Many of her works are conceived as integrations with nature, even when nature is not physically present, as the materials—bronze, stone, or ceramic—are accompanied by or evoke natural elements such as dry leaves, moss, or grass, embodying the green hues and textures of the environment itself.
This work was previously featured in the exhibitions:
(SOLO SHOW) In the Sun and the Shade, Solange Pessoa, 22 January – 23 May 2020