Derlon's 'A Beleza do Tempo' Exhibition in Recife Draws from Photo-Painting Tradition

Recife-born artist Derlon presents the exhibition 'A Beleza do Tempo' at Galeria Amparo 60 in Recife from June 1 to 28, 2019. The show stems from his extensive research into the nearly extinct technique of photo-painting, which deeply resonates with his nostalgic connection to memory and his hometown. Derlon, known for a visual identity blending popular art like northeastern woodcuts with graffiti and street art, has built a prolific career over the past decade, working on walls from European capitals to the Brazilian hinterland and in museum exhibitions. Now based in São Paulo for seven years, he returns to Recife shortly after launching a book about his work at Galeria Artur Fidalgo in Rio de Janeiro. The exhibition features works of various dimensions created with acrylic on MDF and plywood, using spray, stencil, and brush techniques, alongside a large mural on a building wall. Derlon notes the distinct challenge of working on a wall versus a canvas, emphasizing his ongoing artistic maturation while experimenting with new possibilities without losing his core references.