Luiz Pinto
Sete Lagoas, August 19 de 1939, São Paulo , August 23, 2012
painter, designer, illustrator e teacher brasileiro.
Under the inspiration of the great academic exponents of the 19th and 20th centuries, and with the guidance of plastic artists Edgar Walter and Guignard, Luiz Pinto began his career in the 1950s in Sete Lagoas, MG.
In the beginning, his works were representations of the Reality, presented in a free way and faithful to its character and origin: rural landscapes, baroque churches, hovels, backyard bottoms, road curves and dead natures that represented the simplicity of the rural daily life of Minas Gerais. Between the 60s and 80s, his admiration converged on the work of national masters: Almeida Jr., Baptista da Costa, Antônio Parreiras, Eliseu Visconti, Oswaldo Teixeira and especially to the work of his master and friend Edgar. Walter, a fundamental character in his technical development.
The landscape painting became his main theme and objective of his studies. Research on light, chromatic diversity and composition solutions were its resources to obtain the exact color and harmony in the reproduction of our tropical nuances. His painting seeks silence and an almost religious contemplation. It explores nature with the intention of penetrating its meaning and manifesting a reflection of peace and calm. His works reflect this maturity.
By transferring residence and studio from Belo Horizonte to São Paulo, other fundamental aspects were added to his career: the art market, living with other artists, the beginning of his activity as a painting teacher, participation in exhibitions and in salons of fine arts, first as a competitor and later as a juror.
He is recognized as one of the main representatives of figurative art in Brazil. In its paintings, the landscape prevails, but now under the influence of São Paulo: the wealth of the coffee cycle farms, stretches of beach, sophisticated dead natures and exuberance of the Atlantic Forest.
From the 80s, through the frequent trips to Europe, seeks direct contact with similar people outside the country. It researches thematic characteristics 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 habits, climate, colors and European architecture, began its last phase. Always having the landscape as a fundamental element, the plan now approaches the appreciator. Their tables are an invitation to coexist. Fruit of emotional maturation and technical evolution, his works start for an impressionist experience. Few brushstrokes are enough for him to realize his intentions. Lights and colors are explored in all its natural manifestations and the infinite possibilities of composition become an almost playful exercise of the senses. providing lovers of his works with the experience of pleasure through the look.
&dquoWhen I paint a painting I try to convey all the happiness I'm feeling through it. Only when people capture this message, I feel fulfilled in my craft." Luiz Pinto
Curriculum
1939 - Born on August 19, Sete Lagoas, MG.
1955 - Starts studies with painting With the artists Edgar Walter, Guignard and Marzano.
1960 - Transfers residence from Sete Lagoas to Belo Horizonte, MG.
1960 / 1980 - He works as an architectural designer, Advertising designer, illustrator and art director at several advertising agencies in Belo Horizonte, MG.
1980 - starts to frequent the studio of the plastic artist Edgar Walter, in Petrópolis, RJ, where he defines his theme with Main highlight for the landscapes.
1981 - Participates in a collective exhibition held by Galeria Chanca, Brasília, DF.
1982 - holds an individual exhibition at Art's Gallery, with the totality of the works acquired by collectors, Belo Horizonte, MG.
1983 - Participates in &ldquo collective exhibition of paintings, under the theme: Sete Lagoas: Yesterday and Today&rdquo, Sete Lagoas, MG. - Participates in a collective exhibition at Galeria Mestre Athaíde, Belo Horizonte, MG. - Receives acquisition award at the "2nd Academic Salon of Fine Arts - Saba", Ribeirão Preto.
1984 - Receives a bronze medal at the "Salão da S.P.E.P.", Petrópolis, RJ. - Participates in the &LDQUO1st Academic Salon of Fine Arts of Campinas&rdquo, Campinas, SP. - Participates in a collective exhibition at the University of Viçosa, Viçosa, MG. - Participates in a collective exhibition at Galeria Pró-Música, Juiz de Fora, MG. - Receives bronze medal at "Salão Antônio Parreiras", Juiz de Fora, MG. - Receives silver medal at the "U.N.A.P.", Belo Horizonte, MG.
1985 - Transfers residence and studio from Belo Horizonte to São Paulo, SP. - He holds with recognized success, individual exhibition at the Espaço das Artes gallery, Ribeirão Preto, SP. - Receives gold medal at "Salão Antônio Parreiras", Juiz de Fora, MG. - Receives a gold medal at the "Salão da S.P.E.P.&rdquo, Petrópolis, RJ.
1986 - Dedicates himself to the dissemination and sending of his works to galleries and art auctions in several states of the country, Mainly cities in the state of São Paulo, such as Ribeirão Preto, Santos, Campinas, Presidente Prudente, Sorocaba, Franca, Piracicaba, among others.
1987 - Participates in a collective exhibition held by the Sociedade Hípica de São Paulo, SP. "6th Exhibition of Contemporary Artists", promoted by Sociarte, São Paulo, SP.
1988 - participates in the "7th Exhibition of Contemporary Artists", promoted by Sociarte, São Paulo, SP.
1989 - cataloged in &LDQUOARTES PLASTICAS BRASIL VOLUME 03", by Maria Alice & Júlio Louzada / Júlio Louzada Publications.
1989 / 1990 - Starts with trip to Europe, studies of improvement of techniques, in several museums in Holland, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal.
1991 - Begins teaching painting classes.
1992 - Participates as a member of the Jury Committee of the &LDQUO9º Salão Poços-Caldense de Belas Artes&rdquo, Poços de Caldas, MG. - Participates in the &LDQUO1ª Art&RDQUO Exhibition of the Fundação Instituto de Ensino para Osasco, Osasco, SP. - Participates as a member of the Jury Committee of the &LDQUO3º Poster Competition & rdquo, held by the Consular Society of SP, São Paulo, SP.
1993 - Member of the Selection and Awards Jury of the "11th Salon of Plastic Arts of Araraquara", Araraquara, SP. - Receives in a solemn session, plaque of tribute, on the occasion of the celebration of the 55th anniversary of the political-administrative emancipation of the municipality of Soledade de Minas, in thanks for portraying and disseminating the local landscapes in his works, Soledade de Minas, MG. - Member of the award jury of the "1st Exhibition of Plastic Arts of the Fin&rsquoart Gallery", São Paulo, SP. - Participates in the 12th &dquoexposure of contemporary artists", promoted by Sociarte, São Paulo, SP. - Participates in the collective exhibition at Atelier Costa Junior, São Paulo, SP. - Participates in the collective exhibition, together with its students, in the Anthiquárius Antiquity, São Paulo, SP.
1994 - Participates as an academic selection jury for the works of the &LDQUO18th Salon of Plastic Arts of São João da Boa Vista&rdquo, São João da Boa Vista, SP. - Member of the Judging Committee of the 2nd Exhibition &ldquoo dasspontar da Arte&rdquo, held by Galeria Fin&rsquoart, São Paulo, SP.
1995 - cataloged in &LDQQUOLE GUIDE MAYER: 33rd Année&rdquo, France - holds an individual exhibition promoted by the Secretary of Culture of the Municipality of São José do Rio Preto, SP. - holds an individual exhibition promoted by the Municipality of Jaboticabal, Jaboticabal, SP. - Participates in the exhibition &ldquogrande Collective Summer&rdquo, at Cavalier Galeria de Arte, Brasília, DF.
1996 - Participates in the project &LDQuoamerican Express Off Gallery&rdquo, SP.
1997 - Participates in the project & LDQUOAMERICAN EXPRESS OFF GALLERY&RQUO, SP. - Holds an individual exhibition promoted by the Secretary of Culture of the Municipality of São José do Rio Preto, SP. - Returns to Europe following the studies of improvement of techniques in museums in Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon. - Holds an individual exhibition promoted by the Municipal Culture Coordination of the Municipality of Orlândia, Orlândia, SP.
1998 - Member of the Judging Committee of the &LDQUOVII Brazilian Salon of Fine Arts - SABART&DQUO, Ribeirão Preto, SP. - Participates in the exhibition & LDQUOCOLEtiva de Primavera&rdquo, Galeria André, São Paulo, SP. - Participates in the &LDQUOI Biennial of Visual Arts&Amp;RDQUO of São João da Boa Vista, SP. - Participates in the collective exhibition & LDQQuopaisagens&Amp;rdquo, André Art Gallery, São Paulo, SP. - Travels to the north of Italy, in which he develops a new theme with climate, colors and architecture.
1999 - He is invited to have one of his works reproduced on the cover of the catalog "Artes Plásticas Brasil - Volume 11", by Maria Alice & Júlio Louzada / Júlio Louzada Publications. - Travels to New York, for improvement of techniques in visits to &ldquothe metropolitan museum of art&rdquo. - Participates in the Off Gallery "Contemporary Brazilian Art", by Júlio Louzada Publications in all its editions. - Holds individual exhibition at Amcham Art Gallery, São Paulo, SP. - Participates in the collective exhibition "Flores e Landscape" at the André Art Gallery, São Paulo, SP. - Participates in collective exhibition, at the André Art Gallery, São Paulo, SP.
2000 - Member of the Judging Committee of the "IX Brazilian Salon of Fine Arts - SABART" Ribeirão Preto, SP.
2001 - Participates in the collective exhibition OFF Gallery "Contemporary Brazilian Art", in Brasília, DF. - Holds individual exhibition at the Tennis Academy in Brasília, DF. - Participates in the collective exhibition "Portrato da Ilha" at the headquarters of the Secretary of Culture of Ilha Bela, SP. - Participates in a collective exhibition at Espaço Arte M. Mizrahi, São Paulo, SP. - Participates in the collective exhibition "Movimento das Cores" at the André Art Gallery, São Paulo, SP.
2002 - Participates in the 1st "Solidarity Art" auction held by the Gol de Letra Foundation, at Júlio Prestes - São Paulo, SP.
2003 - Member of the Judging Committee of the &LDQUOXI Brazilian Salon of Fine Arts - SABART & Amp;RDQUO Ribeirão Preto, SP. - Participates in a collective exhibition held by Art Factory, at the Hotel Intercontinental, São Paulo, SP. - Participates in collective exhibition & LDQuopinturas in small formats&rdquo by Art Factory, São Paulo, SP.
2004 - Participates in collective exhibition & ldquoas colors of life&dquo, held by Art Factory, at the Hotel Intercontinental, São Paulo, SP. - Participates in individual exhibition & ldquoem Brazilian lands&rdquo, at Espaço Cultural Cargill, São Paulo, SP.
2005 - Participates in an exhibition promoted by Banco BNP Paribas Brasil, São Paulo, SP. - Participates in the collective exhibition & ldquoíndios Brasileiros&rdquo, held at the Cultural Space IV Centenary of the Legislative Assembly of the State of São Paulo, SP. - Participates in collective exhibition & ldquograndes Academicos in Brazil&rdquo at the Art Gallery Errol Flynn, Belo Horizonte, MG.
2006 - Participates in collective exhibitions &LDQUO10 artists from Brasil&rdquo by Banco BNP Paribas, São Paulo, SP.
2007 - Participates in a collective exhibition at the Marcelo Neves Art Gallery, São Paulo, SP. - Participates in collective exhibition held by Errol Flynn, Belo Horizonte, MG. - Participates in collective exhibition Bel Galeria de Arte & Auction, São Paulo, SP. - Participates in collective exhibition at Espaço Arte Mizrahi, São Paulo, SP.
2008 - Participates in a collective exhibition held by Errol Flynn, Belo Horizonte, MG. - Member of the Judging Committee of the &ldquosalão Acadêmico de Belas Artes&Redquo of Itanhaém. - Holds an individual exhibition at the São Paulo / Guarulhos International Airport, São Paulo, SP. - Member of the Judging Committee of &LDQuosalão Academico de Belas Artes de Piracicaba&rdquo, Piracicaba, SP. SP. - Participates in the collective exhibition & LDQQUO-Presenting to the Year France-Brazil&rdquo, held at the Cultural Space IV Centenary of the Legislative Assembly of the State of São Paulo, SP. 2010, in the environment of interior designer Juliana Pinto, held at Shopping D&d, São Paulo, SP. Piracicaba&rdquo, Piracicaba, SP.
2012 - His works constantly participate in the collections of art galleries and auctions in the country. - Beginning of the elaboration of the book &ldquoluiz Pinto - Landscapes of a life&rdquo, with its biography and cataloging of works. - He died on August 23, at the age of 73 in São Paulo, SP
