Brazilian artist Sergio Camargo is back in London after a thirty year absence with his striking monochromatic sculptures occupying Lisson Gallery in north London.
Who was Sergio Camargo?
Thought of as one of Brazil's greatest sculptors, Camargo also made a name for himself in France for his unparalleled dexterity with marble. Serpentine waves and elegant rhythms contrast the molecular purity of Camargo's sharp cuboid and cylindrical shapes. Minimalism governs the fine balance between rationality and chaos of these geometric works, uninterrupted by decorative colour and figuration.
A blend between Picasso modernism and Brazilian constructivism, we can think of Camargo alongside his Brazilian contemporaries Lygia Clark and Hélio Oiticica, but Camargo never really tied himself down to a movement. His true artistic soulmate was the modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer with whom he produced the 25-metre long jagged wall for the Foreign Ministry in Brasília. Having passed away in 1990, we are long overdue a stimulating Sergio Camargo retrospective in London.
Lisson Gallery exhibition
You'll find a balance between interior and exterior forces at Lisson this summer, where white and black marble (or mármore) tabletops and enormous freestanding pieces dominate the space.
Take a look Sergio Camargo's polished organic sculptures for yourself and discover why this famous sculptor garnered so much admiration in both South America and Europe.
Who was Sergio Camargo?
Thought of as one of Brazil's greatest sculptors, Camargo also made a name for himself in France for his unparalleled dexterity with marble. Serpentine waves and elegant rhythms contrast the molecular purity of Camargo's sharp cuboid and cylindrical shapes. Minimalism governs the fine balance between rationality and chaos of these geometric works, uninterrupted by decorative colour and figuration.
A blend between Picasso modernism and Brazilian constructivism, we can think of Camargo alongside his Brazilian contemporaries Lygia Clark and Hélio Oiticica, but Camargo never really tied himself down to a movement. His true artistic soulmate was the modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer with whom he produced the 25-metre long jagged wall for the Foreign Ministry in Brasília. Having passed away in 1990, we are long overdue a stimulating Sergio Camargo retrospective in London.
Lisson Gallery exhibition
You'll find a balance between interior and exterior forces at Lisson this summer, where white and black marble (or mármore) tabletops and enormous freestanding pieces dominate the space.
Take a look Sergio Camargo's polished organic sculptures for yourself and discover why this famous sculptor garnered so much admiration in both South America and Europe.
| What | Sergio Camargo: Mármore, Lisson Gallery |
| Where | Lisson Gallery, 27 Bell St, London, NW1 5DA | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Edgware Road (underground) |
| When |
22 May 15 – 04 Jul 15, Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday: 11:00am - 5:00pm |
| Price | £Free |
| Website | Click here for more details |
