Lúcio Carvalho
Lúcio Carvalho is a contemporary artist whose work draws deeply from the rich traditions of scenography, Baroque, Rococo, and Renaissance influences. His art is a fusion of the past and future, shaped by personal memories and intuition. Carvalho embraces a wide variety of mediums, including painting, photography, and sculpture, emphasizing a layered creative process where joy, fear, and vulnerability play key roles. Each piece tells a story of the artist letting his guard down, allowing raw emotions to surface, blending a complex spectrum of feelings into a singular vision.
Born in 1965 in Cambucí, a municipality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Carvalho's journey into art began at an early age. As a shy child, he found solace in drawing, seeking refuge beneath a large banquet table at his grandmother’s house. His passion for creation was a secret world of self-expression, contrasting with the active lives of his siblings. After obtaining a degree in Industrial Design and Drawing in 1986 from the University of Rio de Janeiro, he initially worked as an artistic director and designer. In 1998, he made the bold decision to move to São Paulo and devote himself entirely to his art.
Since then, Carvalho has garnered significant international attention. His works have been exhibited across Brazil and internationally in countries such as France, Belgium, Germany, the USA, Italy, and Japan. In 2010, he was a winner in the prestigious "Contemplating the Void: Interventions in the Guggenheim" competition in New York and was also featured in the Modern Photographic Exhibition of Brazil by the Photographic Society of Japan.
The collection, Rebirth of Venus, introduces a striking symbol of time, represented by a clock without arms. This imagery challenges the viewer to reflect on how time is perceived, how it shapes our decisions, and the societal pressures around it—particularly the battle with FOMO (fear of missing out). It explores the modern tension between how we spend our time and the fear of losing opportunities in an ever-accelerating world.
Collectors from around the world have increasingly recognized the value of his work, seeing it not only as art but as a financial asset. The demand for his pieces has surged, and a secondary market is organically developing, further solidifying Carvalho's credibility and influence in the art world.
His newest collections, 'Between Both Worlds explores the balance between memories and emotions that shape who we are, whether formed in moments of glory or conflict. The title evokes a sense of duality, highlighting how both joyful and challenging experiences influence our present selves. This collection will likely resonate with those who feel their identity has been shaped by such contrasts.
