A woman sits at the edge of a swimming poolside, viewed from above, with her legs extended toward the water. The water’s texture is carved out from blue acrylic ink with a stiletto tool, allowing the background color to appear through the marks. After assembling the elements, the piece is cut and folded on top of itself, creating a subtle physical shift that suggests different spatial levels within the scene. The combination of drawing, cut paper,… and surface manipulation emphasizes the contrast between the solid poolside and the patterned water.
Marcos Buarque de Hollanda, born in Rio de Janeiro, works primarily with drawing on paper and canvas, skillfully wielding nib, Indian ink, markers, and water. His technique celebrates expressive, fuzzy lines and an ever-evolving interplay of color and trace, blending elements of drawing and painting. Inspired by the relationship between people and places, his art immerses viewers in evocative scenes where human presence transforms and is transformed by the environment. His works invite you to pause, drawing you into a breathless, timeless contemplation.
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