Prints
'Interior'
Andr� de Miranda's busy studio serves as inspiration for this linocut relief print. Doors, windows and flowers defy gravity and move to a surreal plain orchestrated in black and white.
'Contemplation'
Eyes opened wide in expectation, a tiny puppy clings to its mother's back weary of the world around. Darutsawin Meesap identifies with the pup and its emotions to express her pain with admirable finesse.
Madhubani painting, 'Lovebirds'
Birds face one another, their bodies forming a sweet blue heart. Round golden eyes express their devotion as the couple touches red beak to red beak. All is joyous color in this lovely Madhubani painting by Bharti Dayal.
'Dialogue'
A rooster converses with a crow in this colorful print. By Andr� de Miranda, it masterfully juxtaposes black shadows with red, yellow and white. Animated lines lend a whimsical air to a fanciful composition.
Print, 'Sugar Loaf Hill and the Monkey'
Luminous and colorful, this composition by Orlando De Sant' Anna exalts Brazil's rich nature. Tropical flowers grow amongst luscious leaves, creating an entertaining playground for this mischievous monkey. In the distance, Sugar Loaf Hill remains Rio's timeless landmark.
Print, 'Blue Corcovado'
The spirit of Carnival reigns with the palette of vibrant colors that Orlando De Sant' Anna selects for this composition. It depicts Corcovado mountains, famous for the Christ Redeemer sculpture that overlooks Rio de Janeiro.
Print, 'Blue Sugar Loaf Hill'
The spirit of Carnival reigns over the palette of vibrant colors that Orlando De Sant' Anna selects for this composition. It is reminiscent of paintings by 19th century explorers who depicted Brazil's nature and landscape in an idealized, romantic style.
Print, 'Sugar Loaf Hill at Dawn'
The promise of a new day inspires Orlando De Sant' Anna as he prepares a palette of vibrant colors. The composition is reminiscent of those paintings by 19th century explorers who depicted Brazil's nature and landscape in an idealized, romantic style.
'Waiting for You at the Window'
A woman sees the world pass by absorbed in curious expectation, leaning out of a window of ancestral design. Andr� de Miranda seeks to capture the charm of Brazil's ancient architecture, when doors and windows featured polychrome fanlights.
'Feeling, Not Showing Its Beauty'
Looking closely at leaves, Somchai Sawasdee perceives their beauty through all the senses � their hushed rustle, pungent fragrance and delicate textures. Sunlight and shadow heighten the magical sense of this very personal etching.