An exhibition of contemporary art by the Portuguese artist Carlos Mot
16.11.2018 - 23.11.2018Grand opening: November 16, 7:00 PM
Art Gallery
Organizers: Embassy of Portugal in Azerbaijan Republic, Museum Center
On November 16, entrance is by invitation
Working hours of the exhibition: November 17 – 23, from 10.00 to 18.00
The international painting exhibition “found and findings” of the famous Portuguese painter Carlos Mota, organized by the Mission of Portugal in Azerbaijan and Honorary Consulate in Baku will take place at the Art Gallery of the Museum Centre of the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan on 17th-23th November 2018 (Address: Neftchilar Ave.49, Baku)
"Towards the work of Carlos Mota, we can see that there is no real difference between what traditionally we consider material, and what we consider spiritual.
The works of Carlos Mota concretize multiple interpretations, as they are intrinsically free. They promote the imagination freedom of the spectator, as they provide various sensations during fruition of the works. A fruition that carry movement, energy and life, alluding clearly to what is contemporaneity.
His work expresses beyond paint, using painting to express what transcendent his works transmits. Independently of the material, highlight in his work, the multiple, idyllic scenario, conduct the observer into the most intimate he may have within him. It is an open work, which dont contain a concept, but instead, open the mind to infinite interpretations." Alvaro Lobato, the director of Contemporary Art Movement.
Carlos Mota, born in Ponta Delgada, Portugal, graduated in Interior Architecture at CAD - Centre des Arts Décoratifs and Painting at École des Arts D'lxelles in Brussels, Belgium. He currently lives and works in Lisbon.
Since 1993, Mota frequently does solo and collective exhibitions both nationally and internationally.
His work has been showcased in both public and private collections in various countries, such as: Portugal, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Holland, Denmark, Mexico, USA, Canada and Brazil (he was the first contemporary Portuguese and foreign artist to be invited to have a piece in the permanent private collection of the Federal Presidency of Brazil at the Planalto Palace. Such piece is 80x400 (cm).
From the years 1993 to 2002, his career was brought to life on a film called “Soul Adventures” (“Aventuras do Espírito”) by director Teresa Tomé and broadcast on a cultural show on several Portuguese TV chanels.
Editions
EDIT Magazine, LUX Woman, URBANA Magazine
HABITAT - Brasília, HABITAT Belo Horizonte
A PACT WITH ART: celebrating 30 years of the Arts Academy of the Azores.
Awards
2017 “30years of Career in Painting” - MAC Contemporary Art Movement
