Marisa Ferreira
2.-27.2.12
Galleri Sult, Stavanger
Geometrical and three-dimensional paintings
The first impressions of Marisa Ferreiras work are her bright colours and strict geometrical shapes. This is apparent both in her canvas and aluminium 3D works. Random bright colour rectangular shapes on a canvas could have been boring, and only to be used as a decorative element. But Ferreiras work is far from random, and far from boring. I was lucky to hear how she thinks about her works at the opening at Galleri Sult. She explained that the shapes, the composition and the choice of colours are a result of long prosess. Therefore it is not a coincidence that her work seems so well proportioned and balanced.
Martin Worts and Marisa Ferreira at the opening dialogue
Marisa Ferreira and one of her "Homage to Fibonacci" paintings
Homage to Fibonacci
The "Homage to Fibonacci" paintings use a formula for the composition, shown in increasing sizes of the forms. This is enchanced with her intricate choices of colour. The same process is used in the architectural series in a different but slightly more visible way.
Homage to Fibonacci
A three-in-one painting, to be seen from left, right, and straight on.
Serie architectural facades
I find Marisa Ferreira's works bright, fresh and impressive. The contrast to a grey, dark January day in Stavanger is stunning. I become curious about the numbers of Fibonacci (1170-1250), about how Ferreira are able to keep track of the system of colour and form, and I am eager to see what her works will look like next time.
