Aurelino Dos Santos

Is a prominent self-taught artist from Bahia, Brazil, whose work is characterized by a primitivist style. Born in a small rural community in Bahia, he showed a vibrant passion for the colors and shapes of both rural and urban life from an early age. His artwork is marked by the presence of bright colors and intense geometrization, translating into an idealized architecture filled with planes, shapes, and harmonious colors.

Aurelino's work is an attempt to transcend reality through art, using geometry as a language to express his emotions and worldview. Through his paintings, he seeks to overcome melancholy and find emotional balance, making each piece a reflection of his inner self and life perspective.

Although his compositions may appear abstract to the general audience, they hold a deeply figurative meaning for him. Each work is a dialogue between the artist and his life experiences, inviting the viewer to interpret and find their own emotional and aesthetic resonances. Aurelino dos Santos continues to explore and expand his style, making significant contributions to the Brazilian art scene with exhibitions in various national galleries.