Luiz Pinto
Sete Lagoas MG, August 19, 1939 - São Paulo SP, August 23, 2012
Brazilian painter, draftsman, illustrator and teacher.
Inspired by the great academic exponents of the 19th and 20th centuries, and guided by the visual artists Edgar Walter and Guignard, Luiz Pinto began his career in the 1950s in Sete Lagoas, MG.
At first, his works were depictions of reality, presented freely and faithfully to his character and origins: rural landscapes, Baroque churches, humble cottages, backyards, bends in the road and still lifes that conveyed the simplicity of everyday rural life in Minas Gerais. Between the 1960s and 1980s, his admiration turned to the work of the Brazilian masters: Almeida Júnior, Baptista da Costa, Antônio Parreiras, Eliseu Visconti, Oswaldo Teixeira and, above all, his teacher and friend Edgar Walter, a key figure in his technical development.
Landscape painting became his main theme and the focus of his studies. Research into light, chromatic diversity and compositional solutions were his means of achieving the exact color and harmony in rendering our tropical nuances. His painting seeks silence and an almost religious contemplation. He explores nature with the aim of penetrating its meaning and conveying a reflection of peace and calm. His works reflect this maturity.
When he moved his home and studio from Belo Horizonte to São Paulo, other key aspects were added to his career: the art market, contact with other artists, the beginning of his work as a painting teacher, and participation in exhibitions and fine arts salons, first as a competitor and later as a juror.
He is recognized as one of the leading representatives of figurative art in Brazil. Landscape prevails in his paintings, now under the influence of São Paulo: the wealth of the coffee-cycle farms, stretches of beach, sophisticated still lifes and the exuberance of the Atlantic Forest.
From the 1980s on, through frequent trips to Europe, he sought direct contact with his peers abroad. He researched the themes and landscape solutions explored by the great classical masters and contemporary European artists in cultural institutions such as museums, art galleries and libraries.
Influenced by European customs, climate, colors and architecture, he began his last phase. With landscape always as a fundamental element, the picture plane now draws closer to the viewer. His tables are an invitation to conviviality. The fruit of emotional maturity and technical development, his works move toward an Impressionist experience. A few brushstrokes are enough for him to achieve his intentions. Light and color are explored in all their natural manifestations, and the infinite possibilities of composition become an almost playful exercise of the senses.
Indifferent to the directions of contemporary art, Luiz Pinto remained throughout his career as he was at the beginning: faithful to his character and origins, offering admirers of his works the experience of pleasure through the eye.
"When I paint a picture, I try to convey through it all the happiness I am feeling. Only when people grasp this message do I feel fulfilled in my craft." Luiz Pinto
Résumé
1939 - Born on August 19, in Sete Lagoas, MG.
1955 - Begins studying painting with the artists Edgar Walter, Guignard and Marzano.
1960 - Moves from Sete Lagoas to Belo Horizonte, MG.
1960 / 1980 - Works as an architectural draftsman, advertising illustrator, illustrator and art director at several advertising agencies in Belo Horizonte, MG.
1980 - Begins attending more regularly the studio of the visual artist Edgar Walter, in Petrópolis, RJ, where he defines his subject matter, with landscapes as the main focus.
1981 - Takes part in a group exhibition held by Galeria Chanca, Brasília, DF.
1982 - Holds a solo exhibition at Art's Gallery, with all the works acquired by collectors, Belo Horizonte, MG.
1983 - Takes part in the "Exposição Coletiva de Pinturas, sob o tema: Sete Lagoas: Ontem e Hoje" [Group Painting Exhibition on the Theme: Sete Lagoas: Yesterday and Today], Sete Lagoas, MG. - Takes part in a group exhibition at Galeria Mestre Athaíde, Belo Horizonte, MG. - Receives an acquisition prize at the "2nd Salão Acadêmico de Belas Artes - SABA", Ribeirão Preto.
1984 - Receives a bronze medal at the "Salão da S.P.E.P.", Petrópolis, RJ. - Takes part in the "1st Salão Acadêmico de Belas Artes de Campinas", Campinas, SP. - Takes part in a group exhibition at the Universidade de Viçosa, Viçosa, MG. - Takes part in a group exhibition at Galeria Pró-Música, Juiz de Fora, MG. - Receives a bronze medal at the "Salão Antônio Parreiras", Juiz de Fora, MG. - Receives a silver medal at the "Salão da U.N.A.P.", Belo Horizonte, MG.
1985 - Moves his home and studio from Belo Horizonte to São Paulo, SP. - Holds a highly successful solo exhibition at Galeria Espaço das Artes, Ribeirão Preto, SP. - Receives a gold medal at the "Salão Antônio Parreiras", Juiz de Fora, MG. - Receives a gold medal at the "Salão da S.P.E.P.", Petrópolis, RJ.
1986 - Devotes himself to promoting and sending his works to galleries and art auctions in several Brazilian states, mainly in cities of São Paulo state such as Ribeirão Preto, Santos, Campinas, Presidente Prudente, Sorocaba, Franca and Piracicaba, among others.
1987 - Takes part in a group exhibition held by the Sociedade Hípica de São Paulo, SP. - Takes part in the "6ª Exposição de Artistas Contemporâneos" [6th Exhibition of Contemporary Artists], organized by Sociarte, São Paulo, SP.
1988 - Takes part in the "7ª Exposição de Artistas Contemporâneos" [7th Exhibition of Contemporary Artists], organized by Sociarte, São Paulo, SP.
1989 - Listed in "Artes Plásticas Brasil Volume 03", by Maria Alice & Júlio Louzada / Júlio Louzada Publicações.
1989 / 1990 - Begins, with a trip to Europe, advanced technique studies in several museums in the Netherlands, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal.
1991 - Begins teaching painting.
1992 - Serves on the jury of the "9º Salão Poços-Caldense de Belas Artes", Poços de Caldas, MG. - Takes part in the "1ª Mostra de Arte" [1st Art Exhibition] of the Fundação Instituto de Ensino para Osasco, Osasco, SP. - Serves on the jury of the "3º Concurso de Posters" [3rd Poster Competition], held by the Sociedade Consular de SP, São Paulo, SP.
1993 - Serves on the selection and awards jury of the "11º Salão de Artes Plásticas de Araraquara", Araraquara, SP. - Receives, at a solemn session, a commemorative plaque on the 55th anniversary of the political and administrative emancipation of the municipality of Soledade de Minas, in gratitude for portraying and promoting the local landscapes in his works, Soledade de Minas, MG. - Serves on the awards jury of the "1ª Mostra de Artes Plásticas da Galeria Fin'Art", São Paulo, SP. - Takes part in the 12th "Exposição de Artistas Contemporâneos", organized by Sociarte, São Paulo, SP. - Takes part in a group exhibition at Atelier Costa Junior, São Paulo, SP. - Takes part in a group exhibition with his students at Anthiquárius Antiguidade, São Paulo, SP.
1994 - Serves on the academic selection jury of the "18º Salão de Artes Plásticas de São João da Boa Vista", São João da Boa Vista, SP. - Serves on the judging committee of the 2nd exhibition "O Despontar da Arte" [The Dawning of Art], held by Galeria Fin'Art, São Paulo, SP.
1995 - Listed in "Le Guide MAYER: 33ª année", France. - Holds a solo exhibition organized by the Department of Culture of São José do Rio Preto, SP. - Holds a solo exhibition organized by the city of Jaboticabal, Jaboticabal, SP. - Takes part in the exhibition "Grande Coletiva de Verão" [Great Summer Group Show], at Cavalier Galeria de Arte, Brasília, DF.
1996 - Takes part in the "American Express OFF GALLERY" project, SP.
1997 - Takes part in the "American Express OFF GALLERY" project, SP. - Holds a solo exhibition organized by the Department of Culture of São José do Rio Preto, SP. - Returns to Europe to continue his advanced technique studies in museums in Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon. - Holds a solo exhibition organized by the Municipal Culture Coordination of Orlândia, Orlândia, SP.
1998 - Serves on the judging committee of the "VII Salão Brasileiro de Belas Artes - SABART", Ribeirão Preto, SP. - Takes part in the exhibition "Coletiva de Primavera" [Spring Group Show], Galeria André, São Paulo, SP. - Takes part in the "I Bienal de Artes Visuais" [1st Visual Arts Biennial] of São João da Boa Vista, SP. - Takes part in the group exhibition "Paisagens" [Landscapes], Galeria de Arte André, São Paulo, SP. - Travels to northern Italy, where he develops a new theme with its climate, colors and architecture.
1999 - One of his works is reproduced on the cover of the catalog "Artes Plásticas Brasil - Volume 11", by Maria Alice & Júlio Louzada / Júlio Louzada Publicações. - Travels to New York to improve his technique through visits to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. - Takes part in all editions of the OFF GALLERY "Arte Brasileira Contemporânea" [Contemporary Brazilian Art] project, by Júlio Louzada Publicações. - Holds a solo exhibition at AMCHAM Art Gallery, São Paulo, SP. - Takes part in the group exhibition "Flores e Paisagem" [Flowers and Landscape] at Galeria de Arte André, São Paulo, SP. - Takes part in a group exhibition at Galeria de Arte André, São Paulo, SP.
2000 - Serves on the judging committee of the "IX Salão Brasileiro de Belas Artes - SABART", Ribeirão Preto, SP.
2001 - Takes part in the OFF GALLERY group exhibition "Arte Brasileira Contemporânea" [Contemporary Brazilian Art], in Brasília, DF. - Holds a solo exhibition at the Academia de Tênis in Brasília, DF. - Takes part in the group exhibition "Retrato da Ilha" [Portrait of the Island] at the headquarters of the Ilhabela Department of Culture, SP. - Takes part in a group exhibition at Espaço Arte M. Mizrahi, São Paulo, SP. - Takes part in the group exhibition "Movimento das Cores" [Movement of Colors] at Galeria de Arte André, São Paulo, SP.
2002 - Takes part in the 1st "Arte Solidária" [Solidarity Art] auction held by the Fundação Gol de Letra at Estação Júlio Prestes - São Paulo, SP.
2003 - Serves on the judging committee of the "XII Salão Brasileiro de Belas Artes - SABART", Ribeirão Preto, SP. - Takes part in a group exhibition held by Art Factory at the Hotel Intercontinental, São Paulo, SP. - Takes part in the group exhibition "Pinturas em Pequenos Formatos" [Small-Format Paintings] by Art Factory, São Paulo, SP.
2004 - Takes part in the group exhibition "As Cores da Vida" [The Colors of Life], held by Art Factory at the Hotel Intercontinental, São Paulo, SP. - Holds the solo exhibition "Em Terras Brasileiras" [On Brazilian Lands] at Espaço Cultural Cargill, São Paulo, SP.
2005 - Takes part in an exhibition organized by Banco BNP Paribas Brasil, São Paulo, SP. - Takes part in the group exhibition "Índios Brasileiros" [Brazilian Indigenous Peoples], held at the Espaço Cultural IV Centenário of the Legislative Assembly of the State of São Paulo, SP. - Takes part in the group exhibition "Grandes Acadêmicos no Brasil" [Great Academic Artists in Brazil] at Galeria de Arte Errol Flynn, Belo Horizonte, MG.
2006 - Takes part in the group exhibition "10 Artistas do Brasil" [10 Artists from Brazil] by Banco BNP Paribas, São Paulo, SP.
2007 - Takes part in a group exhibition at Galeria de Arte Marcelo Neves, São Paulo, SP. - Takes part in a group exhibition held by Errol Flynn, Belo Horizonte, MG. - Takes part in a group exhibition at Bel Galeria de Arte & Leilão, São Paulo, SP. - Takes part in a group exhibition at Espaço Arte Mizrahi, São Paulo, SP.
2008 - Takes part in a group exhibition held by Errol Flynn, Belo Horizonte, MG. - Serves on the judging committee of the "Salão Acadêmico de Belas Artes" of Itanhaém. - Holds a solo exhibition at São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport, São Paulo, SP. - Serves on the judging committee of the "Salão Acadêmico de Belas Artes de Piracicaba", Piracicaba, SP.
2009 - Holds a solo exhibition at São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport, São Paulo, SP. - Takes part in the group exhibition "Homenagem ao Ano França-Brasil" [Tribute to the France-Brazil Year], held at the Espaço Cultural IV Centenário of the Legislative Assembly of the State of São Paulo, SP.
2010 - Takes part in the 11th Mostra Artefacto 2010, in the space of interior designer Juliana Pinto, at Shopping D&D, São Paulo, SP.
2011 - Serves on the jury of the "59º Salão de Belas Artes de Piracicaba", Piracicaba, SP.
2012 - His works are constantly part of the holdings of art galleries and auctions in Brazil. - Work begins on the book "Luiz Pinto - Paisagens de uma Vida" [Luiz Pinto - Landscapes of a Life], with his biography and a catalog of his works. - Dies on August 23, aged 73, in São Paulo, SP
