Mario Cravo Neto (1947-2009)
Eternal Now
Until February 27th, 2016.
Paci Contemporary
Via Trieste 48 – 25121 – Brescia (IT)
Voodoo Figure, 1988.
About:
Paci contemporary is pleased to present a solo exhibition of internationally acclaimed Brazilian artist Mario Crabo Neto (1947 – 2009).
Mandala, 1989.
His photography, through elegance of lines and black and white fineness leads to a suspended and hushed dimension, where bodies and objects appear intimate and mystic inspiring a sense of peace. His works, played on chiaroscuro with very dark tones and a candid white, play with lights as if they were bas-reliefs, in a series of portraits showing a Brazilian aspect with its traditions, through bodies reminiscent of Bahia’s African roots, an intrinsic sensuality and a mysticism recalling the relationship between man and nature.
Man with Bird tears, 1992.
Man with 2 Fish.
Mario Cravo Neto’s art is not just photographing the physicalness of the object, it is mostly intellectual knowledge on how to emerge from the universe of our knowledge which we purposely suffocate and which is within ourselves. Flesh, blood and muscle of another un-concrete and mighty throbbing nature.
More information at pacicontemporary.com (text gallery)