From July 31 to August 25, 2012, Galeria Vermelho is presenting a solo show by Dora Longo Bahia Imagens claras x Ideias vagas [Clear Images x Vague Ideas]. This new exhibition by the artist is guided by idea of the representation of conflict. In the series of paintings featured, Longo Bahia (50) presents images of confrontations generated by wars and revolts broadcast daily in the communication media, a theme similar to that presented in the artist’s solo show Trash Metal, in 2010.
In Imagens claras x Ideias vagas, Longo Bahia continues to approach the representation of social violence. This is what takes place in the two paintings Ocupação (Alemão) [Occupation (Alemão)] and Ocupação (Brasileira) [Occupation (Brazilian)], both from 2011, shown in the gallery’s Room 1. These large-format works (about 4 x 6 m) present images, taken from Internet, of the occupation of the Complexo do Alemão, in Rio de Janeiro, in July 2011. This work proposes a reflection on the spectacularization of violence by the media, questioning the understanding of the representation of the horrors of war, pain and conflict.
A similar procedure appears in the series of 80 paintings on parchment entitled Desastres da Guerra (2012). The work’s title refers to the series of prints Los Desastres de la Guerra created by Francisco de Goya (1746), in the 19th century. Longo Bahia’s Desastres da Guerra presents images created based on the reading of Susan Sontag’s book Regarding the Pain of Others, which deals with the appeal of images of violence and pain throughout history. In the series, the artist also includes the commentaries that are part of Goya’s work.
In the series Gel Poetics, Longo Bahia presents paintings created from 2011 onward, which repeat the maps of countries or regions of the planet in situations of internal or cross-border conflict. On large surfaces of green canvas, red and bright red blotches emerge from countries such as Colombia, Sudan and North Korea.
In the set Imagens claras x Ideias vagas the artist redraws the map of the planet based on the idea of the representation of conflict, raising crucial questions for the comprehension of contemporary life. In the same way as in Son-tag’s book, the cruelty and violence that emerge in Longo Bahia’s paintings question how images concerning situations of discord and violence can lead to apathy. Her reflection gives rise to a surprising and challenging formulation: the relevance of these images ultimately depends on the way we look at them.
From July 31 to August 25, 2012, Galeria Vermelho is presenting a solo show by Dora Longo Bahia Imagens claras x Ideias vagas [Clear Images x Vague Ideas]. This new exhibition by the artist is guided by idea of the representation of conflict. In the series of paintings featured, Longo Bahia (50) presents images of confrontations generated by wars and revolts broadcast daily in the communication media, a theme similar to that presented in the artist’s solo show Trash Metal, in 2010.
In Imagens claras x Ideias vagas, Longo Bahia continues to approach the representation of social violence. This is what takes place in the two paintings Ocupação (Alemão) [Occupation (Alemão)] and Ocupação (Brasileira) [Occupation (Brazilian)], both from 2011, shown in the gallery’s Room 1. These large-format works (about 4 x 6 m) present images, taken from Internet, of the occupation of the Complexo do Alemão, in Rio de Janeiro, in July 2011. This work proposes a reflection on the spectacularization of violence by the media, questioning the understanding of the representation of the horrors of war, pain and conflict.
A similar procedure appears in the series of 80 paintings on parchment entitled Desastres da Guerra (2012). The work’s title refers to the series of prints Los Desastres de la Guerra created by Francisco de Goya (1746), in the 19th century. Longo Bahia’s Desastres da Guerra presents images created based on the reading of Susan Sontag’s book Regarding the Pain of Others, which deals with the appeal of images of violence and pain throughout history. In the series, the artist also includes the commentaries that are part of Goya’s work.
In the series Gel Poetics, Longo Bahia presents paintings created from 2011 onward, which repeat the maps of countries or regions of the planet in situations of internal or cross-border conflict. On large surfaces of green canvas, red and bright red blotches emerge from countries such as Colombia, Sudan and North Korea.
In the set Imagens claras x Ideias vagas the artist redraws the map of the planet based on the idea of the representation of conflict, raising crucial questions for the comprehension of contemporary life. In the same way as in Son-tag’s book, the cruelty and violence that emerge in Longo Bahia’s paintings question how images concerning situations of discord and violence can lead to apathy. Her reflection gives rise to a surprising and challenging formulation: the relevance of these images ultimately depends on the way we look at them.
305 x 577 cm
Acrylic on canvas Photo Rafael Cañas [:pt]Em “Imagens claras x Ideias vagas”, Longo Bahia segue abordando a representação da violência social. É o que ocorre nas duas pinturas “Ocupação [Alemão]” e “Ocupação [Brasileira]”, ambas de 2011, exibidas na sala 1 da galeria. As obras de grande formato (cerca de 4 x 6 m) apresentam imagens retiradas da inter-net da ocupação do Complexo do Alemão, no Rio de Janeiro, em julho de 2011. A obra propõe uma reflexão sobre a espetacularização da violência pela mídia, questionando a compreensão da representação dos horrores da guerra, da dor e do conflito.[:en]In Imagens claras x Ideias vagas, Longo Bahia continues to approach the representation of social violence. This is what takes place in the two paintings Ocu-pação (Alemão) [Occupation (Alemão)] and Ocupação (Brasileira) [Occupation (Brazilian)], both from 2011, shown in the gallery’s Room 1. These large-format works (about 4 x 6 m) present images, taken from Internet, of the occupation of the Complexo do Alemão, in Rio de Janeiro, in July 2011. This work proposes a reflection on the spectacularization of violence by the media, questioning the understanding of the representation of the horrors of war, pain and conflict.[:]305 x 577 cm
Acrylic on canvas Photo Rafael Cañas [:pt]Em “Imagens claras x Ideias vagas”, Longo Bahia segue abordando a representação da violência social. É o que ocorre nas duas pinturas “Ocupação [Alemão]” e “Ocupação [Brasileira]”, ambas de 2011, exibidas na sala 1 da galeria. As obras de grande formato (cerca de 4 x 6 m) apresentam imagens retiradas da inter-net da ocupação do Complexo do Alemão, no Rio de Janeiro, em julho de 2011. A obra propõe uma reflexão sobre a espetacularização da violência pela mídia, questionando a compreensão da representação dos horrores da guerra, da dor e do conflito.[:en]In Imagens claras x Ideias vagas, Longo Bahia continues to approach the representation of social violence. This is what takes place in the two paintings Ocu-pação (Alemão) [Occupation (Alemão)] and Ocupação (Brasileira) [Occupation (Brazilian)], both from 2011, shown in the gallery’s Room 1. These large-format works (about 4 x 6 m) present images, taken from Internet, of the occupation of the Complexo do Alemão, in Rio de Janeiro, in July 2011. This work proposes a reflection on the spectacularization of violence by the media, questioning the understanding of the representation of the horrors of war, pain and conflict.[:]3” loop
Áudio em iPod e fone de ouvido Photo Rafael CañasVariable dimensions
Acrylic paint on goat parchment Photo Rafael Cañas [:pt]O título da série de 80 pinturas sobre papel pergaminho, “Desastres da Guerra” [2012], faz referência à série de gravuras “Los Desastres de la Guerra” criada por Francisco de Goya (1746), no século XIX. “Desastres da Guerra” de Longo Bahia apresenta imagens criadas a partir da leitura do livro de Susan Sontag “Diante da dor dos outros”, que aborda a sedução das imagens de violência e dor através da história. Na série, a artista agrega também os comentários que integram a obra de Goya.[:en]The title for the series of 80 paintings on parchment called Desastres da Guerra (2012) refers to the series of prints Los Desastres de la Guerra created by Fran-cisco de Goya (1746), in the 19th century. Longo Bahia’s Desastres da Guerra presents images created based on the reading of Susan Sontag’s book Regarding the Pain of Others, which deals with the appeal of images of violence and pain throughout history. In the series, the artist also includes the commentaries that are part of Goya’s work.[:]Variable dimensions
Acrylic paint on goat parchment Photo Rafael Cañas [:pt]O título da série de 80 pinturas sobre papel pergaminho, “Desastres da Guerra” [2012], faz referência à série de gravuras “Los Desastres de la Guerra” criada por Francisco de Goya (1746), no século XIX. “Desastres da Guerra” de Longo Bahia apresenta imagens criadas a partir da leitura do livro de Susan Sontag “Diante da dor dos outros”, que aborda a sedução das imagens de violência e dor através da história. Na série, a artista agrega também os comentários que integram a obra de Goya.[:en]The title for the series of 80 paintings on parchment called Desastres da Guerra (2012) refers to the series of prints Los Desastres de la Guerra created by Fran-cisco de Goya (1746), in the 19th century. Longo Bahia’s Desastres da Guerra presents images created based on the reading of Susan Sontag’s book Regarding the Pain of Others, which deals with the appeal of images of violence and pain throughout history. In the series, the artist also includes the commentaries that are part of Goya’s work.[:]Variable dimensions
Acrylic paint on goat parchment Photo Rafael Cañas [:pt]O título da série de 80 pinturas sobre papel pergaminho, “Desastres da Guerra” [2012], faz referência à série de gravuras “Los Desastres de la Guerra” criada por Francisco de Goya (1746), no século XIX. “Desastres da Guerra” de Longo Bahia apresenta imagens criadas a partir da leitura do livro de Susan Sontag “Diante da dor dos outros”, que aborda a sedução das imagens de violência e dor através da história. Na série, a artista agrega também os comentários que integram a obra de Goya.[:en]The title for the series of 80 paintings on parchment called Desastres da Guerra (2012) refers to the series of prints Los Desastres de la Guerra created by Fran-cisco de Goya (1746), in the 19th century. Longo Bahia’s Desastres da Guerra presents images created based on the reading of Susan Sontag’s book Regarding the Pain of Others, which deals with the appeal of images of violence and pain throughout history. In the series, the artist also includes the commentaries that are part of Goya’s work.[:]Variable dimensions
Acrylic paint on goat parchment Photo Rafael Cañas [:pt]O título da série de 80 pinturas sobre papel pergaminho, “Desastres da Guerra” [2012], faz referência à série de gravuras “Los Desastres de la Guerra” criada por Francisco de Goya (1746), no século XIX. “Desastres da Guerra” de Longo Bahia apresenta imagens criadas a partir da leitura do livro de Susan Sontag “Diante da dor dos outros”, que aborda a sedução das imagens de violência e dor através da história. Na série, a artista agrega também os comentários que integram a obra de Goya.[:en]The title for the series of 80 paintings on parchment called Desastres da Guerra (2012) refers to the series of prints Los Desastres de la Guerra created by Fran-cisco de Goya (1746), in the 19th century. Longo Bahia’s Desastres da Guerra presents images created based on the reading of Susan Sontag’s book Regarding the Pain of Others, which deals with the appeal of images of violence and pain throughout history. In the series, the artist also includes the commentaries that are part of Goya’s work.[:]Variable dimensions
Acrylic paint on goat parchment Photo Rafael Cañas [:pt]O título da série de 80 pinturas sobre papel pergaminho, “Desastres da Guerra” [2012], faz referência à série de gravuras “Los Desastres de la Guerra” criada por Francisco de Goya (1746), no século XIX. “Desastres da Guerra” de Longo Bahia apresenta imagens criadas a partir da leitura do livro de Susan Sontag “Diante da dor dos outros”, que aborda a sedução das imagens de violência e dor através da história. Na série, a artista agrega também os comentários que integram a obra de Goya.[:en]The title for the series of 80 paintings on parchment called Desastres da Guerra (2012) refers to the series of prints Los Desastres de la Guerra created by Fran-cisco de Goya (1746), in the 19th century. Longo Bahia’s Desastres da Guerra presents images created based on the reading of Susan Sontag’s book Regarding the Pain of Others, which deals with the appeal of images of violence and pain throughout history. In the series, the artist also includes the commentaries that are part of Goya’s work.[:]Variable dimensions
Acrylic paint on goat parchment Photo Rafael Cañas [:pt]O título da série de 80 pinturas sobre papel pergaminho, “Desastres da Guerra” [2012], faz referência à série de gravuras “Los Desastres de la Guerra” criada por Francisco de Goya (1746), no século XIX. “Desastres da Guerra” de Longo Bahia apresenta imagens criadas a partir da leitura do livro de Susan Sontag “Diante da dor dos outros”, que aborda a sedução das imagens de violência e dor através da história. Na série, a artista agrega também os comentários que integram a obra de Goya.[:en]The title for the series of 80 paintings on parchment called Desastres da Guerra (2012) refers to the series of prints Los Desastres de la Guerra created by Fran-cisco de Goya (1746), in the 19th century. Longo Bahia’s Desastres da Guerra presents images created based on the reading of Susan Sontag’s book Regarding the Pain of Others, which deals with the appeal of images of violence and pain throughout history. In the series, the artist also includes the commentaries that are part of Goya’s work.[:]Variable dimensions
Acrylic paint on goat parchment Photo Rafael Cañas [:pt]O título da série de 80 pinturas sobre papel pergaminho, “Desastres da Guerra” [2012], faz referência à série de gravuras “Los Desastres de la Guerra” criada por Francisco de Goya (1746), no século XIX. “Desastres da Guerra” de Longo Bahia apresenta imagens criadas a partir da leitura do livro de Susan Sontag “Diante da dor dos outros”, que aborda a sedução das imagens de violência e dor através da história. Na série, a artista agrega também os comentários que integram a obra de Goya.[:en]The title for the series of 80 paintings on parchment called Desastres da Guerra (2012) refers to the series of prints Los Desastres de la Guerra created by Fran-cisco de Goya (1746), in the 19th century. Longo Bahia’s Desastres da Guerra presents images created based on the reading of Susan Sontag’s book Regarding the Pain of Others, which deals with the appeal of images of violence and pain throughout history. In the series, the artist also includes the commentaries that are part of Goya’s work.[:]42 x 57 cm
Acrylic paint on goat parchment Photo Rafael Cañas [:pt]O título da série de 80 pinturas sobre papel pergaminho, “Desastres da Guerra” [2012], faz referência à série de gravuras “Los Desastres de la Guerra” criada por Francisco de Goya (1746), no século XIX. “Desastres da Guerra” de Longo Bahia apresenta imagens criadas a partir da leitura do livro de Susan Sontag “Diante da dor dos outros”, que aborda a sedução das imagens de violência e dor através da história. Na série, a artista agrega também os comentários que integram a obra de Goya.[:en]The title for the series of 80 paintings on parchment called Desastres da Guerra (2012) refers to the series of prints Los Desastres de la Guerra created by Fran-cisco de Goya (1746), in the 19th century. Longo Bahia’s Desastres da Guerra presents images created based on the reading of Susan Sontag’s book Regarding the Pain of Others, which deals with the appeal of images of violence and pain throughout history. In the series, the artist also includes the commentaries that are part of Goya’s work.[:]Variable dimensions
Acrylic and varnish on truck canvas Photo Rafael Cañas [:pt]Na série “Gel Poetics”, Longo Bahia apresenta pinturas criadas a partir de 2011, que repetem os mapas de países ou de regiões do planeta em situação de con-flito interno ou com seus vizinhos. Sobre grandes superfícies de lona verde, surgem manchas vermelhas e brilhantes de países como a Colômbia, Sudão e Coreia do Norte.[:en]In the series Gel Poetics, Longo Bahia presents paintings created from 2011 onward, which repeat the maps of countries or regions of the planet in situations of internal or cross-border conflict. On large surfaces of green canvas, red and bright red blotches emerge from countries such as Colombia, Sudan and North Korea.[:]Variable dimensions
Acrylic and varnish on truck canvas Photo Rafael Cañas [:pt]Na série “Gel Poetics”, Longo Bahia apresenta pinturas criadas a partir de 2011, que repetem os mapas de países ou de regiões do planeta em situação de con-flito interno ou com seus vizinhos. Sobre grandes superfícies de lona verde, surgem manchas vermelhas e brilhantes de países como a Colômbia, Sudão e Coreia do Norte.[:en]In the series Gel Poetics, Longo Bahia presents paintings created from 2011 onward, which repeat the maps of countries or regions of the planet in situations of internal or cross-border conflict. On large surfaces of green canvas, red and bright red blotches emerge from countries such as Colombia, Sudan and North Korea.[:]171 x 169 cm
Acrylic and varnish on truck canvas Photo Rafael Cañas