Symbolic Spectra: Expressionist Echoes of Memories Print

Marinho Távora Marinho Távora's artistic practice transcends conventional boundaries, weaving intricate relationships between elements, landscapes, and biology. His work serves as a relational means of connection, delving into the interplay of situations. Employing digital photography as a primary medium, Távora navigates between layers and pictorial types, transforming the support plane into a dynamic, sculptural canvas. The resulting hybrid works, both visually thick and tactile, construct imaginary narratives and metaphors, intersecting external truth images. Távora's creations embody a conceptual discourse, prioritizing the critical aspect of painting. Moving seamlessly between painting, photography, installation, and video, Marinho Távora's art advocates for an inclusive, ever-evolving world. His design philosophy generates new configurations of the surrounding world through personal observation and engagement with art. Geography, chemical biology, and iconography serve as prominent sources of inspiration, evident in his contemporary works. A graduate in painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon, and recipient of an MAVA from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Antwerp, Távora's art is housed in various private collections and the School of Fine Art in Lisbon. His extensive exhibition history, including solo shows like "Recent Memories" at the iconic São Jorge Theater and group exhibitions like "Date/Time" at the FBAUL Art Gallery, reflects his ongoing exploration of artistic intervention and the ever-changing nature of the world.