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'Damba Dance'
Poised on one foot, a graceful dancer whirls to a dance with the Damba tribe of northern Ghana. Dressed in a single cloth of batik, he wears beads and feathers on ankles and arms, and holds a traditional tool covered in kente cloth.
'Yellow Cut'
Brazilian artist D. Coelho breaks through the barriers of color and form in this stunning acrylic on canvas. Experimenting with textures, he creates the illusion of a jagged rip on the canvas as he works with sand. Titled "Corte amarelo" in Portuguese.
'Negative'
Spheres roll into view alongside a rectangular field of black. Competing with the pristine white background, the shapes vie for position in positive and negative space. Ana Martins paints an enchanting abstract.
'Sealife'
Fascinated with the sea, Valter Gomes interprets nautical themes in bright primary hues. A sailboat skims across blue waters, set on a crimson panel. To the right, a lifesaver suggests the open ocean, while the golden Brazilian sun appears on the left.
'Freedom from the Island'
Freedom is Luiza Kemp's theme for this elegant collage. She works in a subtle palette of gray and blue, adding patches of yellow sunshine. The evocative acrylic on canvas features portions of Kemp's own photographs.
'Gift'
"I see the colors and shades in this painting as a gift, a present from God to the observer's eye. A gift to those who seek harmony and happiness through the enchantment of colors, " confides Brazilian artist Verita.
'Pear'
Light shines on the golden yellow skin of a pear in a luminous effect orchestrated by Azorin. The Peruvian artist recreates the chiaroscuro effects that characterized the art of the XI and XVII centuries as he paints with oils and bronze leaf. Titled "Pera" in Spanish.
'Beautiful Afternoon in Manhattan' (limited edition)
Set in precise fields of color, blue and orange front the cool green of Central Park. Purple shadows line the sidewalks, cast across the earth by skyscrapers. Verita's bold geometry and striking palette depict architectural elements as she recalls an afternoon in Manhattan.
'One Pear'
A golden pear stands under the soft glow of a spotlight while a single drop of water runs down its side in a composition by Azorin. Experimenting with textures and colors, Azorin conjures the elegance of the classic chiaroscuro with bronze leaf and oil paints.
'Samba Day at the Favela' (diptych)
The day is bright with the spirit of samba as a couple dances on the streets of the favela. Neighbors cheers inside houses where walls seem to dance to the festive beat. The only one oblivious to the celebrations is the faithful dog sleeping next to the musicians.