A meticulous selection made by curator and journalist
Winnie Bastian punctuates the exhibition “
Conexão Ceará ”, which is part of the design sector within
SP-Arte 2023. Three artists from Ceará present the best of the state's creations: graduated in architecture,
Bruno Camarotti, Igor Sabá and Valter Costa Lima today dedicate themselves to furniture design and related areas, each in their own way, but, together, they meet and coordinate ideas and creations.
The Brazilian touch present in the furniture and other items that will be exhibited led the curator to draw a parallel between design and music. The theme “
Design Exaltation ” came from an icon of our music. “I think of
Aquarela do Brasil , a samba exaltation by Ary Barroso that, by praising the beauty and qualities of our country, attracted attention from the northern hemisphere to Brazilian music in the first half of the 20th century. And I see, in the production of these three creators, a true 'design exaltation'. Could it have a similar power to consolidate the work of our designers around the world?”, Winnie asks. It is worth noting that the
carnauba , a tree typical of Ceará (and especially its yellow flower) sets the tone of the stand. Thus, Winnie brings to São Paulo a bit of Ceará's creativity through pieces that have as a guiding thread the strong
presence of its roots , mainly through the influence of elements of nature.
The designers
Solid wood and traditional carpentry are the basis of the work of
Bruno Camarotti , a native of Fortaleza who now lives in São Paulo. In his creations, beaches and the landscape emerge as clear references, even in the names of the products.
Born in Cariri and educated in the capital of São Paulo,
Igor Sabá explores different raw materials and techniques, from hand-molded clay to plasma-cut iron.
Finally,
Valter Costa Lima , from Fortaleza, has a consistent production with wood and has recently also dedicated himself to exploring
eco-friendly raw materials. The local fauna is often a source of inspiration for his furniture and lamps.
