"Songs that paint and colors that dance between Brazil and South Korea"
In this solo exhibition, at the Embassy in Seoul, Sandra Rigo, with her heart full of longing for Brazil, says goodbye to Korea, paying homage to its flag. It brings the symbolism of yin-yang to its antagonistic palette, where complementary colors jump from Korean autumn to Brazilian spring, in large and small formats, celebrating, in drips and precious details, songs that paint and colors that dance between Brazil and South Korea .
Viga Gordilho - Curator
“Autumn-Brazil”. “New Time”, by Ivan Lins, alludes to hope and renewal. Fireworks explode on the canvas and herald better days ahead.
Having the large-scale canvas as its genesis, the other seasons unfold.
"Autumn - Brazil"
Acrylic on canvas
Larger canva 97x97cm
Smaller canva 30x30cm
2023
“Winter-Brazil”. “The Winter”, by Leopoldo Rassier (1936-2000), a song from Rio Grande do Sul, pays homage to the state where I was born. He sings about the harshness of the season and the flames of the ground fire, so characteristic of Rio Grande do Sul.
Having the large-scale canvas as its genesis, the other seasons unfold.
"Winter - Brazil"
Acrylic on canvas
Larger canva 97x97cm
Smaller canva 30x30cm
2023
“Spring-Brazil”. “The Little Train of the Caipira”, by Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959), the great Brazilian conductor and composer, refers to the movement of a chromatic train at pictorial speed.
Having the large-scale canvas as its genesis, the other seasons unfold.
"Spring - Brazil"
Acrylic on canvas
Larger canva 97x97cm
Smaller canva 30x30cm
2023
“Summer-Brazil”. “Baianidade Nagô”, by Banda Mel, refers to Bahia, where I lived for 15 years. During the carnival on the streets of Salvador, the white cloak of the “Sons of Gandhy” group fills the city with peace.
Having the large-scale canvas as its genesis, the other seasons unfold.
"Summer - Brazil"
Acrylic on canvas
Larger canva 97x97cm
Smaller canva 30x30cm
2023
“Spring-Korea”. “Only me, Spring”, by the duo Bol4, the first song I heard upon arriving in Korea. Romantic ballad about love and flowers, it was chosen to represent spring.
Having the large-scale canvas as its genesis, the other seasons unfold.
"Spring - Korea"
Acrylic on canvas
Larger canva 97x97cm
Smaller canva 30x30cm
2023
“Summer-Korea”. “Gangnam Style”, by Psy, the first Korean song I heard while still living in Brazil. As the melody and lyrics convey a lot of energy, it was chosen to represent summer.
Having the large-scale canvas as its genesis, the other seasons unfold.
"Summer - Korea"
Acrylic on canvas
Larger canva 97x97cm
Smaller canva 30x30cm
2023
“Autumn-Korea”. “Tulle-Tulle”, a children’s song that reminds me of the playfulness and joy of children when they return to school, after the end of summer.
Having the large-scale canvas as its genesis, the other seasons unfold.
"Autumn - Korea"
Acrylic on canvas
Larger canva 97x97cm
Smaller canva 30x30cm
2023
“Winter-Korea”. “Arirang”, sung by So Hyang. It is a traditional Korean song, very meaningful to the local culture. In my imagination, it features a river that flows during winter.
Having the large-scale canvas as its genesis, the other seasons unfold.
"Winter - Korea" Acrylic on canvas 97x97cm 2023
Acrylic on canvas
Larger canva 97x97cm
Smaller canva 30x30cm
2023