Author(s): Dias, Susana Cristina Augusto, 1986-
Date: 2018
Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10451/33637
Origin: Repositório da Universidade de Lisboa
Subject(s): Reis, Helena, 1982-; Neberra, Paul, 1982-; Williams, Robert; Ryden, Mark; Kean, Margaret; Galeria Penumbra Arte Boutique & Studio (Alverca do Ribatejo); Lowbrow; Surrealismo; Arte contemporânea; Arte pop; Desenho; Pintura; Revista Juxtapoz; Desenho
This dissertation centers its efforts on the study about the Lowbrow artistic movement in Portugal. To do so, this work will begin by explaining this trend’s core historical values, and later on, move into a practical realm by assessing its artistic applications in the country. The initial theory will talk about the historical context within its origin country, the United States of America, following the trendsetter and painter Robert Williams. Shortly after, it will be discussed his particular networking methods via the Juxtapoz magazine, as well as a review of how popular this artistic movement is overseas, in the current day. This theory component will then end by identifying the main visual tropes which defines the Lowbrow artistic expression. Coming next, will be the analysis concerning the portuguese Lowbrow branch by researching this specific historical origin and the eventual showings of craftsmanship. Going into more detail, there will be a in-depth analysis regarding two of the most prominent Lowbrow artists in the country: Helena Reis and Paul Neberra. After disclosing their formative backgrounds, it will be showcased some of their artistic pursuits by the way of their most important projects so far, like the Penumbra Art Boutique & Studio and the Low to Pop project, which serves as a gateway to spread these artistic values in Portugal. As it comes to an end, an overall analysis will occur regarding some of these artist’s paintings and illustrations, closing off with a comparison between the national style and its American counterpart
