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'Buddha's Inspiration'
Buddha gazes at viewers with knowing eyes as a divine light shines on his face. His presence inspires comfort, strength, and positive thinking.
'Blue Cats' (triptych)
Cats strike clever expressions in this trio of paintings by Ricardo Siccuro. The atmosphere is joyous, yet hypnotic, as luminous earthen tones contrast powerfully with outer bands of moody blue. Whimsical and creative, the triptych is titled "Gatos Azuis" in Portuguese.
'Roly-Poly Tiger Cat'
Rolling playfully onto its back, a kitten invites a tummy rub. Ricardo Siccuro evokes the purring creature in a single spiral that embraces the cuddly tiger cat. Fathomless eyes merge with the mysterious blue background in an enchanting work titled "Gato Rolando" in Portuguese.
'Woman of Brazil'
Wearing a strapless sundress, she glides across the canvas with a tray of fruit balanced on her head. Santos Silva captures the sinuous grace of a woman from northeastern Brazil. The color of her gown suggests the tropical sun. Titled "Mulher Brasileira II" in Portuguese.
'Trio of Flowers' (triptych)
Lilies blossom with natural elegance, revealing their beautiful petals as they crown tall emerald stalks. Brazil's Simone Valle successfully captures the flowers' ethereal presence as she paints with luminous acrylics mixed with plaster.
'Sentinel Tulips'
Nature's colorful guardians stand like faithful sentinels in an admirable composition by Simone Valle. She expertly captures the flowers' vivid beauty with acrylic paints enhanced with textures obtained from plaster. Titled "Tulipas em sentinela" in Portuguese.
'Royal Guardian'
Artist Jacira Baptista illustrates the feeling of power in a bold but precise pen and ink drawing. With high self-esteem and determination, the royal guardian feels that she is the queen of her own destiny.
'Brazilian Woman I'
Santos Silva portrays a laundry lady, her presence seen throughout northeastern Brazil. Balancing a bundle of clothing on her head, she seems to look inquisitively at the viewer before beginning work. Titled "Mulher Brasileira I" in Portuguese.
'Dawn'
Dawn mesmerizes beach goers who pause to watch the blazing sky. Above the horizon, an azure sky echoes the blue sea while fiery clouds find a mirror image in golden sands. Layza Norbim paints an enchanted seascape in her hallmark na�f style.
'Like Father, Like Son'
Feline intrigue defines this composition by Andre de Miranda. A father and son stroll mysteriously across night's background, interrupted by flashes of white tracery, their movements synchronized masterfully.