Saturday, April 13, 2024

Maria Helena Vieira da Silva

 

I discovered a new-to-me artist today, via my online art club: 

Maria Helena Vieira da Silva

Maria Helena Vieira da Silva (1908–1992) was a Portuguese abstract painter. She was considered a leading member of the European abstract expressionism movement known as Art Informel. Her works feature complex interiors and city views using lines that explore space and perspective. She also worked in tapestry and stained glass.

Miniville, Arpad Szenes-Vieira da Silva Foundation, Praça das Amoreiras, Lisbon, Portugal
Creative Commons via Pedro Ribeiro Simões

Self-Portrait, Wikipedia


The above is a tile mural from 1970 by Helena Vieira da Silva Mural at the Largo do Rato Metro Station in Lisbon, Portugal (click to enlarge!)
(WikiCommons) 

Something to seek out in Paris!
WikiCommons



The above is a small detail of tile panel, present at Cidade Universitária station of the Lisbon Metropolitano by Maria Helena Vieira da Silva (WikiCommons)