Helcio Barros's 1980s abstract works shown at Galerie Barbara Thumm
In Berlin, Galerie Barbara Thumm is showcasing abstract creations by Brazilian artist Helcio Barros, whose work draws from his artistic beginnings in the 1980s. Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1956 and currently residing in São Paulo, Barros started his artistic journey while employed at a bank and pursuing film studies. His use of graphite and oil pastel on cardboard resulted in abstract figures, hybrid beings, birds, and mysterious shapes. This exhibition places his art in the framework of Brazil's political democratization and cultural revitalization, offering a contrast to postmodern discussions in Europe and North America. Barros's works encapsulate the diverse artistic responses of the 1980s to a swiftly evolving world, reflecting the newfound artistic liberties of that time.
Key facts
- Helcio Barros was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1956.
- He is based in São Paulo.
- He started his artistic practice in the early 1980s.
- He worked as a bank employee and studied film.
- He used graphite and oil pastel on cardboard.
- His early works feature abstract beings, hybrid creatures, birds, and enigmatic forms.
- The exhibition is at Galerie Barbara Thumm in Berlin.
- Brazil's 1980s context involved political democratization and cultural renewal.
Entities
Artists
- Helcio Barros
Institutions
- Galerie Barbara Thumm
Locations
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil
- São Paulo
- Berlin
- Germany