Higo Jose
São Benedito, CE, 1994. Lives and works in São Paulo-SP.
Higo Jose's latest artistic endeavors have centered around the use of embroidery and sculpture as mediums for representing figures and symbols from the prehistoric era. This approach has been embraced as a way to delve into his intrigue for the past and the narrative of human history.
Within the realm of embroidery, Higo draws inspiration from the Paleolithic period's cave paintings – artistic depictions found in caves and shelters worldwide. These depictions often portray animals and humans, encapsulating some of the earliest known forms of artistic expression. Through embroidery, Higo Jose seeks to reimagine these figures on fabric. In the domain of sculpture, he explores the megalithic monuments of the Neolithic era. These monuments, like the iconic menhirs and dolmens, were constructed by ancient communities across the globe and carry profound symbolic and cultural importance, signifying pivotal landmarks in human advancement. Employing materials such as stone, clay, and wood, Higo Jose crafts sculptures that evoke the very essence of these monuments, aspiring to encapsulate both their forms and meanings within his artworks.
These artistic choices bear a profound personal resonance for Higo Jose, stemming from his birth in a city near Serra da Capivara, one of Latin America's premier archaeological sites. Since childhood, he has been steeped in this rich cultural and archaeological heritage, igniting a genuine passion for prehistory and its myriad artistic expressions.
Education
Visual Arts (2020) from Faculdade Paulista de Artes, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Visual Communication (2016) e Multimedia (2014) at ETEC- São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Solo Exhibitions
2024 'Cave paintings', Casa Fiat de Cultura, Belo Horizonte, BH, Brazil.
2023 'Prehistory', Lona Galeria, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
2019 'Beyond the Phallic Universe', Lona Galeria, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
2018 'Cinema Lines', CineSesc, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Group Exhibitions
2024 Aproximações, MARP - Museu de Arte de Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
2024 O Mágico de Nóz, Danielian Galeria, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
2022 Você consegue me ver? - Museu de Arte de Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
2021 A razão dos loucos, Soma Galeria, Galeria Mamute, Lona Galeria, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
2021 17th Salão Ubatuba de Artes Visuais, Ubatuba, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
2020 Temporada de Projetos, Museu Paço das Artes, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
2020 18th edition of the Exhibition Program at MARP - Museu de Arte de Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
2020 48th Luiz Sacilotto Contemporary Art Salon, Santo André, SP, Brazil.
2019 4th Sertão Biennial, Museu do Piauí, Teresina, PI, Brazil.
2017 II Diverse Exhibition at the Museum of Sexual Diversity, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
2017 'Solitude' at the Museum of Sexual Diversity, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
2017 Burgos, Funarte, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
2017 Portfólio #3, Mais Galeria de Arte, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
2015 +18 na coleta, Centro Cultural Casa da Luz, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Artistic Residencies
2017 Galpão Funarte, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
2016 Estúdio Lâmina, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
2015 Atelier Amarelinho da Luz, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Collections
Ribeirão Preto Art Museum – MARP, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
Museum of Sexual Diversity, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Piauí Museum, Teresina, PI, Brazil.
