Tapumes (Various Projects) Henrique Oliveira
By a process of layering thin sheets of wood, the artist arranges gestural “paintings” that spill off the wall. "The constants in Oliveira’s work are the visual and tactile qualities of wood that has been exposed to the elements, and though he incorporates new, flexible plywood into his work, his primary material remains the discarded wood collected on the streets of São Paulo." This way of creating relates specifically to the climate and culture of Brazil. The material, Tapume, is typically used on Brazilian construction sites. As the built environment changes, not only the palette but the inspiration behind these works will continue to grow.
-Chloe
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