Abraham Palatnik

Bio

Tomie is best known for her painting, printmaking and sculpture. She is also the author of more than 30 public artworks in several Brazilian cities. Ever willing to take on new challenges, Tomie also explored different mediums. She created the set for Madame Butterfly, she was also regularly invited to create pieces for prizes and celebrations, and monumental sculptures.

Statement

Claiming, “my role as an artist is to discipline the chaos regarding information,” Abraham Palatnik organized the patterns in technology and nature into art, becoming a pioneer of the Op Art movement and the founder of the technological movement in Brazilian art. Trained as a painter, he moved away from the conventions of this medium and towards abstraction and technology.

Abraham Palatnik

Title: Progressão

Medium: jacaranda leafs

Year: 1965

Dimensions: 40 x 43 cm

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