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Neto, Ernesto

Río de Janeiro, Brasil, 1964

Born Ernesto Saboia de Albuquerque Neto in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he now lives and works.

First solo exhibition held at Petite Galerie, Rio de Janeiro.

Produces his first Colônias, groups of sculptures made of polmymide stockings filled with lead spheres.

Awarded the Prêmio Brasília de Artes Plásticas.

Exhibits at the Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo.

Studies at Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage and at the Museu de Arte Moderna in Rio de Janeiro.

First solo exhibitions outside Brazil.

Participates in the Gwangju Biennale in South Korea.

Begins to include the element of smell in his sculptures, filling translucent fabrics with colorful aromatic spices.

Begins work on sculptures he calls Naves, structures in flexible transparent fabric that can be touched and penetrated by the public.

Exhibits at Fundação Cultural do Distrito Federal de Brasília.

Exhibits at Museo de Arte Carrillo Gil in Mexico City.

Participates in the 24th São Paulo Bien

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In his installations, Ernesto Neto continues the tradition of Brazilian modernism, an approach strongly characterised by the viewers’ presence and participation. Through his art, Neto offers a moment of respite from the bustle of everyday life, calming the mind and tuning the senses.

Neto is intrigued by traditions and rituals of Huni Kuin, particularly by their desire to achieve happiness and harmony in life and to abide by the timeless wisdom of nature.

Installed on the 5th floor in Kiasma, Neto’s new piece contains strong references to the culture of the Huni Kuin, both symbolically and tangibly. Inspired originally by the shape of the head of a boa constrictor, the installation contains elements that Neto has been using in his work for more than 20 years: the unity of humanity and nature, sensuousness, experientiality and the production of positive energy.

The exhibition also reflects Neto’s views on respecting the rights and traditions of indigenous peoples and the appreciation of cultural difference.

Organised by Kiasma, the exhibition comprises works from 2009 to 2016 a

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Ernesto Neto

Brazilian artist

Ernesto Saboia de Albuquerque Neto ((1964-07-02)July 2, 1964 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a contemporary visual artist.

Early career

Ernesto Neto began exhibiting in Scotland in 1988 and has had solo exhibitions abroad since 1995. He represented with Vik Muniz their country in 2001 Venice Biennale, his installations were featured in Brazil's national pavilion and in the international group exhibition at the Arsenale.

Style

Neto's work has been described as "beyond abstract minimalism". His installations are large, soft, biomorphic sculptures that fill an exhibition space that viewers can touch, poke, and walk on or through. They are made of white, stretchy material—amorphous forms stuffed with Styrofoam pellets or, on occasion, aromatic spices. In some installations, he has also used this material to create translucent scrims that transform the space's walls and floor. His sculptures can be regarded as expression of traditional abstract form, but in their interaction with the viewer, they work on another level as well.^&