Nothing is true but everything is real, 14 Nov 2015 — 25 Jan 2016
Exhibitions

Nothing is true but everything is real

Galeria Jaqueline Martins, Rua Doutor Cesário Mota Júnior, 443, Vila Buarque

After a career of more than 50 years Dudu Santos (São Paulo 1943) remains faithful to his ideas in a realm which is in constant change and evolution and still he is a solitary figure which stands out in a position of deep resistance and auto criticism. A life carried out in a solitude which now seems precious and necessary in order to be able to reflect and to advance profoundly in the configuration of every personal artistic identity.

 

Words, books, painting, canvases, are Dudu´s true companions while spending his days in the solitude of the atelier, working and re-working around the same ideas and concepts in a endless process which reveals the magnitude of his lifelong exploration. Here Dudu has developed a resolute body of work through which he revises all his achievements over the past years, consequently showing the non-conformist he is, the artist doesn´t allow himself to reach a point in which he might be satisfied with his findings and works.

For the first time in this his second solo show at Galeria Jaqueline Martins, there will be on view a selection of these books made by the artist over the past years and most importantly we will have the occasion to see them in relation to other significant pieces from diverse periods of his production, thus permitting the viewer to appreciate the enigmatic and intricate nature of Dudu´s multiple faceted work.

In these texts the artist reveals his deepest thoughts and ideas, on the paper it is reflected quite accurately how he feels and thinks of the world he inhabits, what is and what is not relevant for him, in a way he reveals and shows its intimacy courageously. The sheer beauty of his thoughts is fed with philosophy, poetry and also with his political and social concerns which mixed with playful drawings and collages create a sort of unorthodox artist´s books which emerge as powerful statements. Once we get inside this compelling material the particular universe of the artist unveils allowing us to fully understand his vibrant and incisive legacy.

Contacts & Details
OPENING:
tue, wed, thu, fri 10:00 am – 7:00 pm; sat 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

CLOSING DAYS:
sun, mon

T: +55 11 2628 1943
M: contato@galeriajaquelinemartins.com.br
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ADDRESS
Galeria Jaqueline Martins, Rua Doutor Cesário Mota Júnior, 443, Vila Buarque

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