When materials are the stars...
12:20 p.m.
09/12/16 - Crystal sand, iron oxide and antaimoro paper are the materials used by Gustavo Dalinha to achieve his textured paintings. The artist was born in 1961 in Frontera de la Paz, between Santa Ana do Livramento de Brasil and Rivera de Uruguay. In 1989 he migrates to West Berlin and he witnesses the fall of the Wall. Moved by this, he opens his studio in the city, where he still works. In 1990, in Madagascar, he comes across the Antaimoro paper, a material that would reshape his art.
De-reconstrucción, by Gustavo Dalinha (2015)
Technique: Acrylic and pigments on Antiamoro and Favini papers / Measures: 350 x 150 cm
Collage negro, by Gustavo Dalinha (2005)
Technique: Acrylic on Antiamoro and Favini papers / Measures: 250 x 150 cm
Collage amarillo, by Gustavo Dalinha (2005)
Technique: Acrylic on Antiamoro and Favini papers / Measures: 250 x 150 cm
The Antaimoro paper is done with the cortex of the aova tree, which can be found in the South of Madagascar. The cortex is turned into a dough mixed with water and it is then spread out, decorated with local flowers or plants and let dry in the sun or with the light of the moon. The Favini paper was discovered in Italy in 1736 by the Favini family. It is a special paper, which can resist tearing and oxidation.
Serie Alma, by Gustavo Dalinha
Technique: acrylic, iron and graphite on antaimoro paper
On the right, Círculos Concéntricos, by Gustavo Dalinha (2002)
Technique: Acrylic and pigments on Antiamoro paper / Measures: 150 x 150 cm
Kirchenfenster 1 y 3, by Gustavo Dalinha (1997)
Technique: Acrylic on Antiamoro paper / Measures: 150 x 75 cm
Cuatro estados, by Gustavo Dalinha (1999)
Technique: Acrylic and pigments on Antiamoro paper / Measures: 175 x 75 cm
The pilling of materiales and techniques in Dalinha's paintings enhance his works, which are almost always limited to the rectangular workplace. Each layer of pigment, hand-spread by the artist, blends with the fibres of the paper, resulting in a piece that resembles antique Japanese writings.
Doble barra roja, by Gustavo Dalinha (2013)
Technique: Acrylic and pigments on Antiamoro paper / Measures: 90 x 190 cm
In one of his latest works, the borders seem more defined, but it's just the effect produced by the framing.
Overall we sense a certain repetition in the pieces, which makes us believe the artist wanted to create a union between the materials. There's an undeniable spirituality in them, is if they had been used for meditation.
Gustavo Dalinha now works between Buenos Aires and Berlin. His exhibition is currently opened at the Paseo de las Artes del Palacio Duhau in Buenos Aires.
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