amoebic sculptures of henrique oliveira
'ursulinens prolapse', 2012 by henrique oliviera
OK center, linz, austria
plywood , PVC, synthetic foam, pigments
15.27 x 9.07 x 3.75 m
young brazilian artist henrique oliveira has conceived a number of new works - each one articulating stronger than ever his ability
to transform three-dimensional spaces into a high-octane atmosphere of free-flowing energy. the pieces are generally characterized
by natural materials carefully arranged to construct often large-scale, organic masses -
the aesthetic in some ways referencing confronting anthropomorphic elements.
the mixed media work is not only able to be viewed, but also experienced in an acutely immersive way, with one of his latest pieces
'ursulinens prolapse' featuring a provocative, textured and highly detailed interior able to be entered - submerging the viewer into the
bowels of another world. the characteristic contours, rivulets and amoebic qualities of oliveira's work has been informed by a childhood
exposed to his father's woodworking shop - where after studying studying social media, his career choice took another turn,
deciding to 'paint' with wood - a material often used in the artist's sculptures. oliveira manages to shackle the viewer to his work,
requesting them to explore, question and most importantly - remain curious.
the interior of the large-scale artwork
the environment is composed of synthetic foam
the sculpture spills out of the center
the work often references anthropomorphic qualities
another area of the 'ursulinens prolapse' installation - fabricated from wood
'liquid reality', 2012
galeria millan, são Paulo, brazil
site specific
image © everton ballardin
image © everton ballardin
image © everton ballardin
'liquid reality', 2012
galeria millan, são Paulo, brazil
site specific
image © everton ballardin
'desnatureza', 2011
galerie vallois
image © aurélien mole
the sculpture is composed of paris plywood
3.1 x 3.8 x 3.6 m
image © aurélien mole
detail
image © aurélien mole
'untitled' (brushstroke), 2011
boulder museum of contemporary art
boulder plywood and pigments
11 x 3.5 x 1 m
detail image
the work is characteristically organic
the artist intends to 'paint' with wood
