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Pivô will host an unprecedented exhibition by French artist Pol Taburet starting from September 2nd. The exhibition is curated by Fernanda Brenner, artistic director of Pivô.
The exhibition will bring together previously unseen works produced during a residency period at Pivô Salvador and São Paulo. In his first exhibition in Brazil, titled “Sweets for the sweets,” Pol revisits the story of Candyman, a character born from the tale written by Clive Barker in 1985.
In the storyline, Candyman was Daniel Robitaille, one of the many enslaved individuals working on a plantation in New Orleans. Daniel becomes involved with the daughter of the landowners and is killed under torture. Candyman returns from the realm of the dead and begins to haunt those who call his name. The story enters the cinematic imagination, and Candyman becomes associated with the social injustices suffered by racialized populations and the exclusive contemporary processes of gentrification.
By moving between Salvador and São Paulo, Taburet approaches the processes of inequality and social (and racial) segregation that constitute the landscapes of both cities, directly referencing Candyman in large-scale paintings and sculptures. The syncretism and Afro-diasporic cultural elements discovered by the artist are incorporated into his compositions. Taburet states that the subjects that inhabit his works have a connection with life and death, and with the transition from one state to another. His paintings possess a spiritual quality that is difficult to define, as it’s not always immediately apparent.
In his work, Pol Taburet presents a mixture of references ranging from the artist’s Caribbean origins, including syncretic traditions and beliefs related to voodoo, to contemporary culture in general, and classical painting. Born in 1997, the artist quickly captured the public’s attention with his idiosyncratic painting style, developed by incorporating the use of airbrushing alongside traditional acrylic painting. The result is a unique juxtaposition of textures and finishes, featuring intricate details, “impressionistic” suggestions, and abundant symbolism.
The dual technique, a combination of old and new, can be understood as symbolic throughout Taburet’s work. The intensity of his themes is grounded in influences clearly belonging to the traditional canon of art history. From Francis Bacon to the Baroque and sacred art, these influences are visible without overpowering the work. As an instinctive artist, Taburet’s themes, forms, compositions, and even meanings are generally revealed to the artist as he paints.
“Sweets for the Sweets”
Pol Taburet
Curated by Fernanda Brenner
Opening
Saturday | September 2nd, 2023
From 1PM to 7PM
Free Admission
Pivô will host an unprecedented exhibition by French artist Pol Taburet starting from September 2nd. The exhibition is curated by Fernanda Brenner, artistic director of Pivô.
The exhibition will bring together previously unseen works produced during a residency period at Pivô Salvador and São Paulo. In his first exhibition in Brazil, titled “Sweets for the sweets,” Pol revisits the story of Candyman, a character born from the tale written by Clive Barker in 1985.
In the storyline, Candyman was Daniel Robitaille, one of the many enslaved individuals working on a plantation in New Orleans. Daniel becomes involved with the daughter of the landowners and is killed under torture. Candyman returns from the realm of the dead and begins to haunt those who call his name. The story enters the cinematic imagination, and Candyman becomes associated with the social injustices suffered by racialized populations and the exclusive contemporary processes of gentrification.
By moving between Salvador and São Paulo, Taburet approaches the processes of inequality and social (and racial) segregation that constitute the landscapes of both cities, directly referencing Candyman in large-scale paintings and sculptures. The syncretism and Afro-diasporic cultural elements discovered by the artist are incorporated into his compositions. Taburet states that the subjects that inhabit his works have a connection with life and death, and with the transition from one state to another. His paintings possess a spiritual quality that is difficult to define, as it’s not always immediately apparent.
In his work, Pol Taburet presents a mixture of references ranging from the artist’s Caribbean origins, including syncretic traditions and beliefs related to voodoo, to contemporary culture in general, and classical painting. Born in 1997, the artist quickly captured the public’s attention with his idiosyncratic painting style, developed by incorporating the use of airbrushing alongside traditional acrylic painting. The result is a unique juxtaposition of textures and finishes, featuring intricate details, “impressionistic” suggestions, and abundant symbolism.
The dual technique, a combination of old and new, can be understood as symbolic throughout Taburet’s work. The intensity of his themes is grounded in influences clearly belonging to the traditional canon of art history. From Francis Bacon to the Baroque and sacred art, these influences are visible without overpowering the work. As an instinctive artist, Taburet’s themes, forms, compositions, and even meanings are generally revealed to the artist as he paints.
“Sweets for the Sweets”
Pol Taburet
Curated by Fernanda Brenner
Opening
Saturday | September 2nd, 2023
From 1PM to 7PM
Free Admission