This abstract artwork features a striking composition of vibrant colors and intricate patterns. The canvas is divided into two distinct sections - a vibrant red area at the bottom and a deep blue expanse at the top. Dotting the surface are thousands of small, meticulously arranged yellow and black dots, creating a captivating textural effect. The overall impression is one of rhythmic, pulsating energy, with the repetitive patterns evoking a sense of natural forms like plant life or animal scales. The artist's use of bold, contrasting hues and the meticulous attention to detail suggest a contemporary style aimed at evoking an emotive response from the viewer. ...
Aislan Pankararu’s Indigenous Brazilian heritage is an intrinsic element of his practice. Paying homage to his origins, when making his paintings and drawings, he combines his own personal memories of his upbringing in Pernambuco with the inherited tales and customs of previous generations. Using the detailed markings and iconography of the Pankararu people as a rich pool of inspiration, he layers acrylic paints on kraft paper or canvas, inscribing these gestures with accents of permanent marker or darker hues of paint. Representing a yearning for belonging, the resulting pieces are dynamic, celebratory, and poetic. Pankararu speaks of the therapeutic effect of his practice, as his works craft space for him to cherish and commemorate his ancestry, whilst the canvas also serves as a surface to communicate the isolation experienced by Indigenous peoples living in contemporary Brazil. ...
