Imaginary Journeys by Vitor Azevedo
Having spent the last few years exploring a range of visual art practices, I have come to the conclusion that my work particularly addresses the conflict between objects that are misplaced, and the observation of everyday happenings or concepts that are then placed in a conflicting environment.
I enjoy the fact that visual arts can embrace other art forms and evolve into a collaborative spectacle, each art form identifying its own strength but reflecting the final piece of work as a whole. All of the work I make begins with a spontaneous reaction derived from points of interest or stimulus, and as the work develops, there is a progression as the initial concepts transform into a unique combination. I also feel that everyday life is like a palette, little pieces can be used to create work that reaches an audience rather than being self absorbed.
A lot of my work recognizes my own personal history which stems from a background of religious symbolism, family values, a love of the sea and the traditions of Portugal. I enjoy the exploration of these memories to freeze a portion of my own personal, cultural and social history through the construction of specific materials and concepts.
The art of travel is paramount to realizing ideas and dreams. I enjoy traveling as to me it opens a whole new page, it is a way of observing the world and the people within it and then using those experiences to carve future projects. My paper boats are an example of this, each little boat can tell its own chapter and when put together can create a whole story for everyone to share.
“I launch my paper boats and look up into the sky and see the
little clouds setting thee white bulging sails.
I know not what playmate of mine in the sky sends them down
the air to race with my boats!
When night comes I bury my face in my arms and dream that my
paper boats float on and on under the midnight stars.
The fairies of sleep are sailing in them, and filling
their baskets full of dreams.”
By Rabindranath Tagore
A huge interest of mine is to collaborate with other artists, such as musicians, dancers, video projection and film to create a full menu of visual art that compliments all aspects.
To me, my work reflects my own personal journey becoming a capsule of time, change, landscape, travel and self analysis. I hope I can share my work with people that are used to “watching” art as well as newcomers and at least try to make people think. The result is art that reacts with its own environment.
Having spent the last few years exploring a range of visual art practices, I have come to the conclusion that my work particularly addresses the conflict between objects that are misplaced, and the observation of everyday happenings or concepts that are then placed in a conflicting environment.
I enjoy the fact that visual arts can embrace other art forms and evolve into a collaborative spectacle, each art form identifying its own strength but reflecting the final piece of work as a whole. All of the work I make begins with a spontaneous reaction derived from points of interest or stimulus, and as the work develops, there is a progression as the initial concepts transform into a unique combination. I also feel that everyday life is like a palette, little pieces can be used to create work that reaches an audience rather than being self absorbed.
A lot of my work recognizes my own personal history which stems from a background of religious symbolism, family values, a love of the sea and the traditions of Portugal. I enjoy the exploration of these memories to freeze a portion of my own personal, cultural and social history through the construction of specific materials and concepts.
The art of travel is paramount to realizing ideas and dreams. I enjoy traveling as to me it opens a whole new page, it is a way of observing the world and the people within it and then using those experiences to carve future projects. My paper boats are an example of this, each little boat can tell its own chapter and when put together can create a whole story for everyone to share.
“I launch my paper boats and look up into the sky and see the
little clouds setting thee white bulging sails.
I know not what playmate of mine in the sky sends them down
the air to race with my boats!
When night comes I bury my face in my arms and dream that my
paper boats float on and on under the midnight stars.
The fairies of sleep are sailing in them, and filling
their baskets full of dreams.”
By Rabindranath Tagore
A huge interest of mine is to collaborate with other artists, such as musicians, dancers, video projection and film to create a full menu of visual art that compliments all aspects.
To me, my work reflects my own personal journey becoming a capsule of time, change, landscape, travel and self analysis. I hope I can share my work with people that are used to “watching” art as well as newcomers and at least try to make people think. The result is art that reacts with its own environment.
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