If you’re in Brazil, then head over to Museu Vale for Osgemeos‘ exhibition entitled Fermata. Osgemeos is name of the street artist brothers, Otavio and Gustavo, who work in Brazil using their amazing imaginations to create a world of such childlike innocence that also speaks of the socioeconomic realities that our societies brings to the world. The colorful characters that they bring to life in their works speak of what’s on their minds, playfully inviting us in for a fully immersive experience. Their biography is an interesting read (thanks to Google translate) that talks about how the brothers differentiate the spirit of their street art vs. commercial gallery work. I know that this is a battle that many creatives wage when producing any work, so it’s good to hear how others cope with these thoughts.
I would so love to experience this exhibit as it reminds me of a scene from Willy Wonka’s factory. Whimsical creativity is one of my favorite forms of expression!
– found through another My Modern Met post
