ArgĂŞnide
My paintings explores the recognition of images. They are made by many pieces of different sizes. Closely, it’s hardly possible to identify any figurative aspect, but from a distance, there’s a completely new perception. Argênide Brazil
“Giacometti” detail on a close view.
Giacometti, 2010 acrylic on canvas 150 x 80 cm
“Me, Frida e Giacometti” Series (2010)
Me, 2010 acrylic on canvas 110 x 120 cm
Frida, 2010 acrylic on canvas 120 x 120 cm
Giacometti, 2010 acrylic on canvas 150 x 80 cm
Map Series
This is a series of maps and portraits on the same artwork although perceived on distinct scales.
Close Mundi (2011)
Close Mundi, 2011 acrylic on canvas 120 x 200 cm
Close Mundi (detail), 2011
Interior Route (2010)
Interior Route, 2010 acrylic and permanent pen on canvas 2 canvas ( 150 x 80 cm each )
Interior Route (detail on escale1:1), 2010
“Portraits and Self-portraits� Series (2011) This series is composed by paintings that shows portraits of artists side by side with works based on their self-portraits. The first one is Flavio de Carvalho, an important modern Brazilian artist.
Flavio de Carvalho (detail), 2011
Flavio de Carvalho, 2011 acrylic on canvas 150 x 120 cm
ArgĂŞnide After Flavio de Carvalho self-portrait, 2011 acrylic on canvas 150 x 120 cm
Argênide Lives and works at Campinas, SP - Brazil www.argenide.com
Education: Esalq/ FAU – USP (University of São Paulo) – 1983/1990 Liceu de Artes e Ofícios de São Paulo - 1991
Group Exhibitions: 2011 - “In Between” Wilfrid Israel Museum; Kibbutz Hazorea – Israel 2010 - 41.º Chapel Art Show São Paulo – Brazil - Off Bienal 4 Cidade Jardim Gallery ; São Paulo – Brazil 2009 - 41.o Salão de Arte Contemporânea de Piracicaba Piracicaba – Brazil - Paper Global Deggendorf City Museum; Deggendorf- Germany 2009 - SHU – MOK – JI (Water –Wood – Paper) “Paper Culture Foundation“ Paper Museum Seoul - Korea 2008 - Kaunas in Art: Contexts "Meno parkas" Gallery; Kaunas – Lithuania - OFF BIENAL 3 Jô Slaviero Gallery ; São Paulo – Brazil 2005 - “5e. Triennale Internationale du Papier” Charmey City Museum; Charmey - Switzerland 2004 - “1st Parallel of the 26th International Biennial of São Paulo” São Paulo - Brazil
Collection: M.K.Ciurlionis National Museum of Art - Lithuania
Name: Argenide Ghini Servilha Artistic name: ArgĂŞnide Born: 1961, Salto-SP Address: Rua Giuseppe M. Scolfaro, 371 casa 11 Cidade UniversitĂĄria 13800-100 Campinas-SP Brazil tel.: 19-8115-9167; 19-3287-0154 argenide@uol.com.br www.argenide.com