Jorge Guinle

Jorge Guinle Filho (New York, USA, 1947 - 1987) moves to Brazil with his family after his birth, and stays in Rio de Janeiro until 1955. From 1955 to 1962 he lives in Paris with his mother. After that period, back to New York City, he stays until 1965.
Concurrently to his regular schooling, Guinle starts studying painting on his own. He visits museums and art galleries, a habit he keeps when moving to the United States. His experience with works of masters of painting as well as contemporary artists is crucial for his background. He is especially influenced by the work of French painter Henri Matisse (1869 - 1954) and by action painting and pop art in the US.
He lives in Rio de Janeiro between 1965 and 1974, spending periods of time in London and Paris. In 1974 he returns to Paris to stay for 3 years. In 1977 he moves back to Rio de Janeiro. His work gains repercussion. In the 1980’s he participates in major art exhibitions in the country.
Concentrated in his last seven years in life, Guinle’s artistic production is mostly dedicated to painting – notably depicting vigor and intricate reference to modern and contemporary artistic movements. He plays a major role in stimulating the reevaluation of painting by the group of young artists known as Generation 80. He participates in the exhibition How are You Doing, Generation 80? at the School of Visual Arts in Parque Lage, Rio de Janeiro. In 1984 he writes an essay for the special edition of Módulo Magazine dedicated to that exhibition. He also participates in a number of exhibitions and events organized by those artists and reviews their work.

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