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StatsTecelares
- 47.0 x 22.0 cm
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Artist Biography
Early Life and Education
- Born: April 7, 1927, Nova Friburgo, Brazil
- Died: May 3, 2004, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Studied philosophy at the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).
- Received informal training in fine arts and studied with Fayga Ostrower at the Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro.
- Began her artistic journey around 1950, influenced by European constructivism.
The Concrete and Neo-Concrete Movements
- Concrete Art: Joined the Concrete art movement in the early 1950s, embracing geometric shapes and materiality.
- Grupo Frente: Co-founded Grupo Frente in 1952 with Ivan Serpa, Hélio Oiticica, and Aluíso Carvão. This group rejected Brazilian modernism's figuration and nationalism.
- Neo-Concrete Movement: A key figure in the emergence of the Neo-Concrete movement in the late 1950s. This movement moved away from pure rationalism, incorporating sensuality, color, and poetic feeling.
- Manifesto: Co-signed the Neo-Concrete manifesto with Lygia Clark and Hélio Oiticica, advocating for viewer interaction and phenomenological experiences.
Key Works and Artistic Development
- Tecelares Series (1950s): A series of wood prints featuring planes of black ink and thin lines, evoking handiwork and a connection to Brazilian culture. These works explored the concept of "magnetized space."
- Livro da Criação (Book of Creation) (1959): A part-book-part-sculptural work designed to narrate the genesis of the world, allowing viewers to manipulate pages and create unique narratives.
- Livro do tempo (Book of Time) (1961–63): Consisted of 365 three-dimensional units representing each day of the year.
- Neoconcrete Ballets (late 1950s): Performance pieces involving dancers in colored costumes, exploring movement and space.
- Film Work: Involved with Cinema Novo as a designer and later created experimental films incorporating social and political themes.
Influences and Historical Significance
- European Constructivism: Early influence on her geometric abstraction.
- Brazilian Indigenous Culture: Inspiration for the "weaving" metaphor in the Tecelares series, connecting to traditional Brazilian art forms.
- Hélio Oiticica & Lygia Clark: Collaborated with these artists and shared a vision for expanding contemporary art in Brazil.
- Pioneer of Neo-Concrete Art: Pape's work significantly contributed to the development and expansion of Neo-Concrete art, pushing boundaries through interaction, ethics, and politics.
- Legacy: Her emphasis on viewer participation and exploration of social themes continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts worldwide.
Later Career and Recognition
- Taught at the Museu de Arte Moderna and Universidade Santa Úrsula in Rio de Janeiro.
- Received a master's degree in philosophy of art from UFRJ.
- Participated in major exhibitions, including the São Paulo Bienal and the Venice Biennale.
Lygia Pape
1927 - 2004 , Brazil
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Lygia Pape
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Date Of Birth: 1927
- Date Of Death: 2004
- Place Of Birth: Nova Friburgo, Brazil
- Notable Artworks:
- Tecelares Series
- Livro da Criação
- Ttéias
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Neo-Concrete Movement
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Theo van Doesburg']
