
Nogueira de Barros
Born: 1964
Hometown: Almada
Based in: Almada
Born: 1964
Hometown: Almada
Based in: Almada
Work instinctively most of all with acrylic inks, resin and textures and colors. The materials are deconstructed using methodically plastic materials - spreading, burning and dyeing. Time is invested in its realization: the works can take days, weeks or months to be created. The works evolve organically. They are constructed with layers of paint, resin, in three-dimensional abstract shapes that hang between object and image. Together they create a unique, visual and tactile landscape of form, depth and texture that challenges the spectator to reflect on us and the world.
Nogueira de Barros is an award-winning, born in Almada/Portugal /1964
He exhibits regularly, having participated in prestigious collective exhibitions and several individual exhibitions.
In 2001, it begins in exhibitions outside the country, highlighting the city of New York and London
Education:
Studied Art paint in Art School “ Sociedade Nacional das Belas Artes “, Lisbon, Portugal
Complementary Year of Atelier with the Painter Jaime Silva, Lisbon, Portugal
Studied Art paint in, ArCo - Centro de Arte e Comunicação Visual – Lisbon , Portugal
Art History in, ArCo - Centro de Arte e Comunicação Visual – Lisbon , Portugal
Lives and works in Almada nearby Lisbon, Portugal
I work with acrylics, resin , alchool ink and several material to add texture, work with canvas and wood panel.
I love abstract art, Abstraction it's a universe, and we can leave the viewer see what they want to see, no barriers, no stops to your creativity, I can go to all directions, I am an eclectic artist with my own record, being unique and original.
Solo Shows / selection:
2000: Galeria dos Cardaes – Principe Real – Lisbon, Portugal
2001: Agora Gallery – New York – USA
2002: Galeria Belo Belo – Braga, Portugal
2003: Museu da Água-Mãe D’Água – Lisbon, Portugal
2004: The Lennox Gallery – London- Inglaterra
2006: Fundação Dr. Cupertino de Miranda – Porto, Portugal
2006: Avagaleria –Helsinky– Finland
2007: Galeria TRIBECA – Madrid – Spain
2007: Galeria Jose Lorenzo –Santiago de Compostela-Spain
2012: Convento de S. José – Lagoa, portugal
2015: Galeria Jvalles – Restelo- Lisbon, portrugal
2017: Galeria Valle’s , Restelo- Lisbon, Portugal
2019: Galeria Zenite, Lisbon, Portugal
2020: Museu de Coimbra, Galeria Almedina, Coimbra, Portugal
2020: Galeria Oriq , Lsbon, Portugal
Public Collections:
Museu D’água -Museum , Lisbon
Câmara Municipal do Seixal, Portugal
Museu do Montijo, Museum, Montijo, Portugal
Câmara Municipal Arruda dos Vinhos (Museum), Portugal
Câmara Municipal Lagoa Almancil, Portugal
Câmara Municipal Vendas Novas, Portugal
INDEG-ISCTE Executive Education , Lisbon, Portugal
Private Collections:
Portugal, UK, USA, Spain, Switzerland, Spain, France, Finland, Jordan , Belgium
Publications and press:
New Art International,Book Art Press – New York –U.S.A. 2002
Imobiliária – architecture magazine, 2000
Modern Art international dictionary, Italy
Art Book ,IMARGEM 2002, Portugal
Artist year book 2003 – Barcelona - Spain
Annual International Art 2003 – Lisbon, Portugal
-Magazine Casa &Jardim – 2004
Famous –Masters of Today –world of Art –2007 - Stockholm –Sweden
- Contempory Portuguese painters – 100 painters –OroFaber/chancel Real -2009, Portugal
Artist Talk Magazine, 10th Issue, Oct 2019, U.K.
What inspires you?
Art remains, we don't. What inspires me is to improve and the quest to do better. I am never happy with the final work, as new forms and new aesthetics appear to me. The work is continuous, the Holy Grail is right there, I dream, breathe and sleep with art, Art is my life.
Describe your creative process.
before starting I do a search for images, colors and then start by filling the support with colors. Then I leave for work combining the colors and putting layer upon layer, in each layer the work has to dry. I usually work in acrylic, resin and several materials.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Colorfull , Movement , Texture
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
I was influenced by many artists, the images are so many that it is impossible not to have similarities, but this ones are important for me . Anselm Kiefer, with is lovely landscapes, Willem de Kooning, with his colors and Caravaggio the master of all .
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
spatula
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Be yourself, lot of work , and never give up, never
Where do you go for inspiration?
My studio is close to the sea. It is in the sea that I get inspired
Awards
Merit Award, Gli Etruschi, Toscana, Italy
2004
Merit diploma, Alba Gallery, Italy
2004
1º Prize of Texture Work , XII salon ACEA'S, BARCELONA Spain
2003
honorable mention 4º Prize , Jaurena Art, SPAIN
2003