Leaf Face
2017
50.0 x 50.0 cm
Oscar Niemeyer Museum
Rafael Silveira was born in Paranaguá in 1978 and moved to Curitiba in 1987, where he currently lives and works. He began his artistic career in the 1990s as a graphic artist. His works filled the pages of several fanzines and independent magazines before being featured by the American publisher Dark Horse. His graphic work was internationally awarded and become a foundation for his pictorial vision. In 2007, he starts to painting with oils. Cities such as São Paulo, New York, London and Milan have hosted exhibitions of the artist and his works appear worldwide in important private and institutional collections, such as the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro. A monograph containing a decade of the artist
Questions & Answers
What is the color identity of "Leaf Face" by Rafael Silveira?
The color identity of "Leaf Face" by Rafael Silveira: a neutrals palette, dominated by driftwood (#a28f61).
What level of contrast does "Leaf Face" by Rafael Silveira show?
The contrast level of "Leaf Face" by Rafael Silveira is balanced.
Toward which tone does "Leaf Face" lean?
The dominant hue of "Leaf Face" by Rafael Silveira is ochre to sepia. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.
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About this artwork
- Title: Leaf Face
- Artist: Rafael Silveira
- Year: 2017
- Original dimensions: 50.0 x 50.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Oscar Niemeyer Museum
- Main color: Driftwood
- Perceived brightness: brilliant