Mrcio Faria brings together 26 abstract works at the show Geometria Sensvel,
which is open until the 20th of this month, at Galeria Arte Aplicada
A visual artist whose work was influenced by Brazilian neoconcretism – a movement that emerged in the 1950s and valued subjectivity in artistic processes, encouraging a more liberating art -, Márcio Faria opened his first solo exhibition at the Galeria Arte Aplicada, in São Paul. ‘Sensitive Geometry’ brings together 26 works in total, including reliefs, sculptures and fine art prints. The exhibition is open until August 20.
My abstract work mixes geometric shapes with the negative, which are empty spaces. The works end up becoming changeable depending on the angle from which the viewer looks, capturing different perceptions, explains Faria, who also has sculptures on display at Casa Cor 2022.
Mrcio Faria’s creative work is characterized by sculptures in oxidized or painted carbon, contrasting with demolition wood bases. The use of geometry in his works translates into a language that evokes Brazilian neoconcretism.
I create sculptures of carbon steel mixed with wood, there is a dialogue thinking about wood not as a base, but as part of the work. He tries to integrate one thing with the other. I end up doing the entire work process, including painting, that only changes when the sculpture is too big. I end up outsourcing the steel cutting and focus on the assembly and finishing part, says Faria.
According to the artist, the exhibition has no sponsorship and ended up being postponed because of the pandemic. We were looking for a nice moment when people could go more relaxed to see the show, he says.
