CHRISTINE CAMÕES ART
Biography
Christine Camões's artistic practice is a testimony of visual figurative painting, combined with the introduction of existential and metaphysical components. Her themes range from creating an intangible relation with the natural world; to exploring the notions of the sublime and catharsis in art, and also identity, collective trauma, body image, aging gracefully; performing arts and portraiture. By doing so, the artist examines ways to empower herself and others by using symbolic imagery to catalyze creative insights, in a pursuit for deep transformation. The artist creates masterpieces in her unique style. Her mediums are painting, drawing, and photography, exploring gold leaf and sgraffito techniques and photo-collages to form the composition in her paintings.
The process is intentional and spontaneous, often resulting in rhythmic strokes of color, shade, and predefined lines.
Christine Camões's theater experience, relocations, and unique experiences in the cities where she lived, Berlin, Pisa, Dublin, and Barcelona have impacted and influenced her work.
Christine Camões was born in Portugal in 1977, holds a degree in Fine Arts, and is currently based in Portugal.
CHRISTINE CAMÕES ART
Artistic Gallery
ABOUT MY ART
The representation of nature does not define the art that I produce although I depict natural landscapes. Yet it is in nature that I nourish the soul, thus impacting indirectly in the direction of the art making.
It is by allowing more presence in the silence and listening to the natural sounds that the whispers of the soul can be more deeply heard.
From there, I regain a state of artistic intentionality where a selection of memories and experiences, moments of bliss, memories of other people and places, collective trauma, or even personal traumatic events are integrated within the artistic process.
It is in the presence of vulnerability in Art that I believe it gives deeper meaning to it. It is where the unspeakable feels heard, where also trauma can be transfigured into what otherwise could be made numb or frozen. An example of this is my painting Angels Flying over New York, which explores forms of catharsis over the collective traumatic events of 9/11.
From the deepest aspects of collective trauma can emerge the deepest beauty and transformation and subsequently the release of pain.
My art is enlarged to the understanding of human difficulties, and to create an art that liberates and is larger from pain or trauma because it is the foundation for compassion and helping other people.
It is on this edge that my work lies.
The urge to create comes from this dynamic of grasping what is under the surface and transmuting it.
It´s about embodying in Art the gift of mobility in life.
Christine Camões
TEATHER SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS
Sep 1995, Actrice in the street play "Shapes and Signs" -James Clarence Megan, by Boomerang, Cork, Ireland.
Sep 1995 Actrice in the play "The Phantom of the Fountain Palace"
Presented in " Eurovive Youth Festival", Cork, Ireland.
Sep 1995 Workshop of " Voice, Drama, Movement and Improvisation"
Boomerang, European Youth Festival, Cork/Kerry, Ireland.
Sep 1996–Oct 1996 Formation Atelier "Theater" from The Living Theatre American group.
With actrice Judith Malina and Tom Walker, Coimbra, Portugal.
Exhibitions
Mar 2002, "From the Shoes and Hats", Museum of Hats, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal.
May 2002, "Children's book, Time", Bissaya-Barreto Foundation, Coimbra, Portugal.
Dec 2002 to Feb 2003, Performing Arts Centre , Figueira da foz, Portugal.
Oct 2004, Chamber of Lawyers," Performing Arts exhibition" Coimbra, Portugal.
19 Jan to 14 Feb 2008, Santa Clara Gallery, Coimbra, Portugal.
Sep 2023, Santa Clara Gallery, Coimbra, Portugal.
SOLO EXHIBITION
How can I, How can We?
Came as a self-reflection on how can we reconnect and empower that part of ourselves that wishes to do more for the good of our communities.
I am therefore pleased to announce that I am developing How Can I, How Can We? - Art for the Community project!
It is a charitable action that aims to support solidarity institutions, more specifically in the comprehensive area of care for the elderly.
The idea revolves around creating art with social significance, which can bring more joy to the elderly's space or revert to monetary donations, contributing therefore to a more conscious and valued community. A project that begins now, but is intended to be continued for a prolonged time.
RECONNECTION
Since the early stage of our lives, we’re tremendously influenced by our environment, culture, and family.
But I also believe there is a side of us that is kept unconditioned, some can call it the soul, our true essence, others pureness, and others light. Either way, the arts, music, and dance reflect some of the characteristics of this Intangible original state, where images, songs, and movement evoke what I may call a deep connection through the senses.
Christine Camões
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