The Portal do Sul art series is made up of sculptures that can be likened to goal posts. This is particularly appropriate considering that it is based in Brazil, the home of the 2014 World Cup. Yet the structures are inspired by gates and portals that symbolize Brazil's rapid economic growth.
According to Psfk, the Portal do Sul "installation spans a hundred hectares of mountainous terrain in the Pinga Rio Valley, located near Sao Paulo." It was created by Pasha Radetzki, an artist based in New York City. Commissioned by Fazenda Catuçaba Art Residency, it was dubbed the 'chainsaw project' since it relied heavily on the use of local chainsaw cutting skills to reclaim or recycle timber.
Portal do Sul is a finalist in the Landscape Category of the 2014 CODAawards.
What's Driving This Trend
- Simplistic Landscape Art
- Opportunity for artists to create minimalist sculptures that evoke a sense of place.
- Art Inspired by Economic Growth
- Chance for artists to visually represent the development and progress of a region or country.
- Utilizing Local Crafts and Skills
- Potential for artists to collaborate with local communities and showcase traditional craftsmanship in their artwork.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Sculpture
- Opportunity for art galleries and collectors to showcase and acquire minimalist landscape sculptures.
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Possibility for tourism companies to incorporate artistic installations that reflect the cultural and economic identity of a destination.
- Sustainable Design and Construction
- Potential for architects and builders to explore the use of reclaimed or recycled materials, such as timber, in their projects.
