José Bechara
OPEN HOUSE
"Open House" is a new series started in 2006 that makes use of different materials such as formica, oxidized wood, painted wood, among others. Dedicated to the experience of small-scale sculptures, this series derives from a line of research that began in 2002 with "The House", a large-scale work.
Casa maior
unique
2006
Formica, MDF and PVC
Variable dimensions, from 50x80x100cm
Private collection, São Paulo, Brazil
Photo: Everton Ballardin
UltraUltra
Edition of 2 + 1 artist's proof
2008
Vinylic emulsion and Ultramar pigment on wood
Variable dimensions, from 50x60x60cm
The Genny and Selmo Nissenbaum collection, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Photo: José Bechara
Duas cabeças com vermelho
unique
2006
Oxidized iron and oil on MDF
Variable dimensions, from 50x50x90cm
The Ana Luisa and Mariano Marcondes Ferraz collection, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Photo: José Bechara
Cabeça stripe
unique
2007
Acrylic and steel oxidation on wood
Variable dimensions, from 50x60x80cm
Photo: José Bechara
Duas cabeças com preto
Edition of 2 + 1 artist's proof
2007
Oxidized iron and oil on MDF
Variable dimensions, from 50x50x90cm
1/2 The Pinacoteca do estado de São Paulo collection. São Paulo, Brasil.
2/2 The Centre Pompidou collection. Paris, France.
Red house, casa pintada
unique
2006
Oil on MDF
Variable dimensions, from 40x50x60cm
The Gilberto Chateubriand collection, Museum of Modern Art, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Photo: José Bechara