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
2020 Visual Arts, Faculdade Paulista de Artes, São Paulo - SP, Brazil
2016 Visual Communication, ETEC São Paulo - SP, Brazil
2014 Multimedia 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
