Bruno Kurru

Wagner Pinto
Eduardo Recife

Private View
9 September 2009, 6-8pm

Exhibition dates
10 September – 2 October 2009

Bruno Kurru, Procuro, 2008

mixed media on paper
29.5cm x 42cm
Press Release

The Embassy of Brazil proudly presents Brazil Illustrated, an exhibition of works by three up-
and-coming Brazilian illustrators: Bruno Kurru, Wagner Pinto and Eduardo Recife.

As an artistic expression, illustration is probably one of the most inclusive, comfortably

accommodating seemingly disparate visual elements such as line drawing, photography,
painting and collage.

Part of this year’s London Design Festival, Brazil Illustrated does not aim to create a
geographical representation of the practice of illustration in Brazil today, but brings
together three individual artists whose work synthesizes the numerous possibilities of the
medium in its multiple variations. All three artists incorporate a wide variety of media and
materials in their work, whilst still maintaining drawing at the very heart of their practices.

The exhibition, curated by João Guarantani, concentrates on the possibilities of illustration

outside its applied state, before it is appropriated by design and visual communication,
and presents an exploration of the most expressive qualities of the medium in its raw state
through site-specific installations.
 Wagner Pinto, detail of mural, 2008
mixed media, variable dimensions

Bruno Kurru's work often surfaces as a response to the environment in which it is presented,
and is characterized by a strong relationship between elements of line drawing and
appropriated materials, creating an unexpected and yet harmonious ensemble –
www.menteprivada.com; Wagner Pinto draws inspiration from the iconography of native
and Afro-Brazilian myths, producing works that move subtly between an extravagantly
colourful subjectivity and religious symbolism – www.wagnerpinto.com; Eduardo Recife
creates pieces which are a combination of textures, patterns and overlaying objects that
create joyful compositions, yet often bearing uncomfortable underlying themes –
www.misprintedtype.com.

All three artists have exhibited extensively in Brazil and in other countries in Latin America, as
well as in the United States and Europe.

Visitor information:

Gallery 32
32 Green Street
London W1K 7AT Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 6pm
+44(0)20 7399 9282 Saturday, 11am to 5pm
gallery32@brazil.org.uk
www.brazil.org.uk/gallery32 free admission

Further information and press images:

Laura Barbi
lbarbi@brazil.org.uk
+44(0)20 7399 9228
Handmade typeface designed by Eduardo Recife