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Artist Residency in Brazil
There
are currently very few residency programs in Brazil for
national or international artists and I would like to
change that--or at least add my contribution. It is my
goal to create an artist residency in the interior state
of Minas Gerais (a state with a rich tradition in art
since the gold rush days of the 18th century). If you are
interested in supporting this program, please get in
touch via email or use the form on the Contact
page.
Artist
Workshop and Tour of Brazil
This adventure was derived from an
art workshop I provide here in Brazil for Brazilians to
learn art and English. The idea is to provide a kind of
miniature language exchange program for Brazilians to
practice english in a real-life situation, while
traveling in the Southeast Region. The art workshop is
entirely in English and foreign art students (and those
wanting to improve their skills) often join us from
abroad. It's a wonderful experience for foreigners to
meet Brazilians, learn art and travel Brazil all at the
same time. We allow plenty of time for all of these
activities and we have plenty of singles, so don´t be
afraid to try it by yourself.
The tour is marked by incredible art in the Southeast region's best museums, galleries and private art ateliers. Artists get intense practice and workshop time with instruction, live models and beautiful landscapes. There is plenty of group discussion and free time built-in for visiting local sites (with or without your paintbrush). We enjoy delicious, abundant meals, from Brazilian breakfast buffets to savory country cooking in stone and clay pots. Artists will enjoy great Brazilian coffee and tropical fruit and get an orientation to the art market in South America, as well as shopping for great art materials at incredible prices. As the trip moves into the interior, artists get a view of a more folk style of art and art making, with visits to artist's ateliers and galleries. An orientation to art restauration from top experts is another feature of this segment. The trip concludes with an exhibition of the work produced during the tour and a wrap-up party.
How
it works
Concerning the Brazil travel aspect, I like to keep
things very flexible and open to allow for all tastes and
preferences. You arrange your own flight into São Paulo
and we take it from there. All hotels are provided, with
breakfast included. Lunch and dinner are included on the
first day and last day of the trip. The remaining days,
you are free to explore the local offerings with you new
friends and choose your favorite establishments. Of
course, we make suggestions all along the way and often
arrange group outings for lunch and dinner. Besides the
art workshops and practice sessions (detailed below) we
have a few group siteseeing tours and visits to museums
and galleries.
Concerning the art workshop in Brazil aspect, we offer workshops and practice sessions throughout the day, including open-air and studio time. Some sessions are very instructional, such as the drawing and basic painting workshops--while other sessions are more hands-off and experiencial. There are always instructors present if you want coaching or critiques. We have an outing at the beginning of the trip for purchasing supplies, and there are always supply shops present if you need anything along the way. There are also a few specific art-oriented field trips, as noted above.
How
to join
The next trip is being planned for April 2007. For more
information, get in touch with me directly at backfrombrazil2004@yahoo.com.
Lais Sobral
Lais Sobra, second generation artist on her mother's side, is a true collage artist in the great tradition of Schwitters and Gris. But Sobral is firmly planted in the present day. Her compositions have a cutting-edge, urban feel to them with dark overtones that add a sense of mystery and drama. Mixing found materials, paint and paper, Sobral puts together mature pieces that transcend the media used and become, simply, great art.