Objeto num sistemaobject in a system

Rafael Bordalo Pinheiroprecursor do cartaz artístico em Portugal, desenhador, aguarelista,ilustrador, decorador, caricaturista político-social, jornalista, ceramista eprofessor

creator of artistic poster in Portugal, designer, watercolorist, illustrator,decorator, social and political cartoonist, journalist, ceramist and teacher

do popular ao líricobegin in the popular and reach the lyrical

Objeto . espírito de ser português

object . spirit of being Portuguese

As peças Bordalo existem desde 1884, e até hoje sãoproduzidas em Caldas da Rainha, em Portugal. A marca une astradicionalíssimas peças de barro e cerâmica portuguesas àmodernidade e originalidade do estilo de seu criador, RafaelBordalo Pinheiro, tornando a sua produção um verdadeiropatrimónio artístico e cultural.

The Bordalo pieces existed since 1884 and today are producedin Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. The brand combines thetraditional pieces of clay pottery to modernity and originality ofstyle of its creator, Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, making theirproduction a true artistic and cultural heritage.

Objeto . Interpretação do espírito de ser português

object . Interpretation of the spirit of being Portuguese

Joana Vasconcelos, Joyce, 2011Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro acrylic painted faience, cottom Azores crocheted lace25 5/8 x 21 1/4 x 24 1/8 inchesCourtesy of the artist and Haunch of Venison

Lisbon-based artist Joana Vasconcelos creates amazing sculptural work and site-specific installations of all kinds. The artist's bio says, "The nature of Joana Vasconcelos’ creative process is based on the appropriation, decontextualization, and subversion of pre-existent objects and everyday realities." She presents viewers with new ways of thinking about the world, particularly focusing on identity, class distinction, and gender roles.

In this series of crocheted animals, Vasconcelos envelopes ceramic, plastic, and rubbersculptures, created by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, with delicate patterns of handmade cottoncrochet and lace. The intricate details of each handmade creation are evidence of the artist'sextreme technical skills and she presents her viewers with the strength and resilience of a craftthat is typically associated with softness and effeminacy.

“Concurso Sardinhas das Festas de Lisboa”.