After the success of the exhibition The opera moon , that in two months received more than 60 000 visitors in Shed Strong Vilaça in São Paulo, the artist duo OSGEMEOS lands in Canada, to the Vancouver Biennale, which takes place between 2014 and 2016. A wall 360, with 20 meters high and over 2,000 m² will be created by brothers Gustavo and Otavio Pandolfo in six gigantic vats, next to the famous Public Market, Emily Carr University and False Creek , small cove that separates downtown from the rest of the city. The region attracts over 10.5 million visitors per year.
Photo: Vancouver Biennale / Sergio Magro Global BC
The first challenge was to find artists of a support going beyond the conventional. "The proposal of the Biennale has a strong connection with sculptures, so we opted for a space in which the painting could become, creating a dialogue between two-dimensional and three-dimensional worlds," explain OSGEMEOS. According to them, another goal of the project is to bring the characters to Vancouver in order to share perspectives and cultures and establish a connection with the people who frequent the area, integrating the work setting. The False Creek influenced the choice of location. "For us, the water acts as a vein, because it symbolizes life and is very present in our work," says the duo. In addition, the region is highly sought by Vancouver in practice water sports such as canoeing, and by the residents themselves, for leisure and boating.
Photo: Vancouver Biennale / Sergio Magro Global BC
According to Barrie Mowatt, president and founder of the Vancouver Biennale , the mural will become one of the most iconic public works history. "OSGEMEOS already exhibited in some of the most prestigious art institutions in the world, such as Tate Modern and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles . We are proud to welcome their first job in Canada. "
With the new wall, Brazilians will join the group of international artists who participated in the Vancouver Biennale , as Ai Weiwei, Andy Goldsworthy, Vik Muniz and Jonathan Borofsky.
With the new wall, Brazilians will join the group of international artists who participated in the Vancouver Biennale , as Ai Weiwei, Andy Goldsworthy, Vik Muniz and Jonathan Borofsky.
Photo: Vancouver Biennale / Sergio Magro Global BC
The Vancouver Biennale is a nonprofit organization that promotes art in public spaces. Each exhibition transforms the urban landscape in a museum in the open, facilitating and inspiring cultural experiences where people live, work, pass and play. The Biennale presents contemporary artists who represent different cultural perspectives and artistic disciplines, including sculpture, new media, films and performances. The goal is to use art to create a catalyst for learning, community involvement and social action. More information on vancouverbiennale.com
Photo: Vancouver Biennale / Sergio Magro Global BC
Photo: Vancouver Biennale / Sergio Magro Global BC
Photo: Vancouver Biennale / Sergio Magro Global BC
Photo: Vancouver Biennale / Sergio Magro Global BC
Photo: Vancouver Biennale / Sergio Magro Global BC
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