Warnings by Jerusa Simone
Story of a house on fire
In this series, the tension between figurative elements, naive scribbles and strong
graphic interventions provide a starting point to what is certainly one of the most
personal works of the artist. Story of a house on fire follows a linear and
chronological format of seven paintings. Traditional limits of the medium in use are
challenged and spontaneous actions are embraced in order to fully explore the
depths of the human condition.
Despite the feeling of continuity achieved through the use of similar elements,
colors and textures, there is a juxtaposition: figures rotate and transform
themselves, with it new details emerge and give way to new perspectives to the
story. Reflecting on the dialogue between life and death, the before and after, the
passing of time and the fading of the material, Jerusa Simone finds a way to
process recent events in her life.
Details & Dimensions
- Technique: mixed media on canvas
- Size: 70cm x 90cm x 2cm
- Created in 2022
The work is unique, with a collector's value and an original signature.
About the Artist
Jerusa currently based in Zurich and originally from Porto, Portugal, she graduated in fine arts from the Escola Artística do Porto. During the past years, she has been exploring different mediums from painting to videoart, giving her the opportunity to exhibit internationally in various contexts and places, including Portugal, Italy, Saudi Arabia, England, Greece, Spain and most recently USA. Her approach to painting is based on daily personal experiences, reoccurring emotions and memories. In her process, naive drawings often emerge from abstract backgrounds which were created devoid of pre-existing ideas, allowing her to embrace painting as an act based on spontaneous movements and intuitive choices. Subtle, informal lines give shape to ordinary objects assembled with human figures, reproducing familiar visual signs as well as strangeness. All her work, regardless of the medium, consists of reconstructing the connection between symbols and meaning, using abstract and figurative forms, color and texture in order to stimulate the viewer visually and intellectually.
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