We were looking for a particular sculptor the other day (whom we still have not found) and inadvertently discovered the work of
Henrique Oliveira. His
Tridimensionals sculptural installations astounded us. Plywood and mixed media constructs that are seemingly caught in the moment of ripping or bulging apart, reference both man made and natural entities. We've rediscovered, or maybe reexamined, our familiarity with everyday materials through Oliveira's work. Here's a peek:
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Boxes and crates for sale in Quechee, VT.
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Henrique Oliveira, Tapumes 2005
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Behind our barn, NH
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Grange Hall interior, NH
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Henrique Oliveira, Architectonic Intumescence
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Peeling bark, our back yard
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Henrique Oliveira, Corner Prolapse
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Pod set to dry against our barn window, NH
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