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Medium :
Acrylic, Pigments on Synthetic board , Glass
Framing :
Framing on request
Dimensions :
6.3x2.4in
About this artwork
The "American glass," a symbol of Brazilian design, was exhibited at the MoMA in New York, USA, in 2009. It received the name "American" because it was originally manufactured in 1947 using machines imported from the USA.
This visual object can be interpreted as a metaphor for the famous expression that indicates a situation can be seen as a "full or empty glass," with varying degrees of optimism depending on one's observational skills and state… of mind. Furthermore, the contents of the glass can overflow, just like our emotions.
Viewing a glass from this perspective allows us to contemplate life in its many facets, far beyond right/wrong or rational/irrational. More than just seeing a glass, experiencing it is the most important thing, whether it has contents inside, outside, or is overflowing, as the popular saying about the famous bovine reminds us. Perhaps crying over "spilled coffee" might be necessary sometimes. Or not...
Renato Gosling is a São Paulo–based visual artist who transforms everyday subtleties into works charged with memory, affection, and critique. Born in 1976, he builds his practice from fragments of popular Brazilian life, using micro-narratives, sensory references, and childhood evocations to reflect on time, identity, and culture. In an era of acceleration and information overload, his works propose a pause — quiet invitations to contemplation. By appropriating common objects and vernacular symbols, he shifts the viewer’s gaze toward deeper layers of human experience. His imagery often reimagines familiar materials — chalk, cardboard, school furniture — turning them into poetic reflections on education, social structures, and collective memory. His solo exhibition The Truth About Nostalgia (2024) marked a turning point in his trajectory, alongside group shows and awards. Balancing technical rigor with poetic sensitivity, Gosling creates an affective archaeology where beauty resides in