Overview
Beatriz Milhazes's artistic practice is a vibrant tapestry woven from the rich cultural and natural landscapes of her native Rio de Janeiro. Renowned for her distinctive visual language, which spans painting, collage, and printmaking, Milhazes captures the essence of her surroundings with a chromatic and geometric vitality that is uniquely hers.
This synthesis of influences culminates in what Milhazes terms "chromatic free geometry." Her artworks are characterized by a dynamic interplay of color, form, and rhythm, where geometric shapes and organic motifs dance across the canvas in a riotous celebration of visual energy. This approach not only reflects her mastery of composition but also imbues her works with a sense of spontaneity and freedom.
Milhazes emerged as a pivotal figure in the Geração 80 (80s Generation) movement in Brazil, marked by a return to painting after the conceptual experiments of the 1970s, heralding a new era of artistic freedom and experimentation.