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13.0" W x 10.6" H x 9.8" D

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Weight:  1.4 lbs

 

Marble and resin

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Marble sculpture, 'Art of Capoeira I'

The strength, power and rhythm of Capoeira exude from this extraordinary sculpture by Rodrigo Saramago. Proportion is skewed to evidence the man's developed muscles as he defies gravity in the "stand on two supports" position. Saramago sculpts this piece with an expert blend of marble and resin to highlight the skill and dexterity required of a Capoeira master.

Capoeira is a form of martial art developed by slaves in Brazil. Specialized...

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Marble sculpture, 'Art of Capoeira I'

The strength, power and rhythm of Capoeira exude from this extraordinary sculpture by Rodrigo Saramago. Proportion is skewed to evidence the man's developed muscles as he defies gravity in the "stand on two supports" position. Saramago sculpts this piece with an expert blend of marble and resin to highlight the skill and dexterity required of a Capoeira master.

Capoeira is a form of martial art developed by slaves in Brazil. Specialized movements were disguised as a form of dance to avoid suspicion from oppressors. It is said that Capoeira was first used in battle by Zumbi in the slave revolt at Quilombo dos Palmares.
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Rodrigo Saramago

Rodrigo Saramago

"All of my sculptures are inspired by movement and balance, even those pieces that portray Brazilian culture and art."
"Some of my fondest memories date back to when I was in school because the art and craft lessons where the best part of school. I loved sculpting with ceramics, and these early experiences marked my initiation in the realm of sculpting....

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Rodrigo Saramago

"Some of my fondest memories date back to when I was in school because the art and craft lessons where the best part of school. I loved sculpting with ceramics, and these early experiences marked my initiation in the realm of sculpting. The circus was my other passion. I was fascinated by its art, especially the numbers that implied controlling one's balance.

"Years later, when I had to decide on the path to follow in my academic formation, I did not hesitate at all - I embarked on an artistic path and was accepted at Rio de Janeiro's Federal University of Fine Arts. While studying there I took two courses at two of Brazil's most prestigious institutions, Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage and the Instituto Pestalozzi, where I took a course on illustration. This gave me the opportunity to come into contact with a variety of different artists and become more involved in this fascinating universe.

"Besides art, I have also been in contact with several sports, especially capoeira, a Brazilian martial art based on the control of one's equilibrium. Capoeira offers a spectacular display of art. Therefore, all of my sculptures are inspired by movement and balance, even those pieces that portray Brazilian culture and art. That is why my sculptures lack a base. Firmness and foundation are obtained by the object's own balance."

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