Hermelindo Fiaminghi

Ermelindo Fiaminghi (1920-2004), painter, lithographer, draftsman, graphic artist, editor, teacher, and critic, was a key figure in São Paulo's artistic scene. His training began at the São Paulo School of Arts and Crafts between 1936 and 1941, where he studied under Lothar Charoux and Valdemar da Costa. Fiaminghi initially dedicated himself to lithography, working at the main graphic arts studio in São Paulo.

In 1946, he founded Graphstudio, his first graphic production studio. In the 1950s, he began to explore abstract art and developed a particular interest in the interaction of colors, which led him to collaborate with poets on the graphic layout of their poems. Between 1959 and 1966, he worked in Alfredo Volpi's studio and was an active member of the Ruptura Group, led by Waldemar Cordeiro.

During the 1960s, Fiaminghi pioneered techniques such as using enamel on hardboard and gouache, extensively exploring the possibilities of color in his works, a concept he called "Corluz." His work in the "Virtual" series was developed in a collective studio in Brás, marking a period of innovation in his career.

Co-founder of the Visual Arts Association and the Novas Tendências gallery in 1963, Fiaminghi also established the Free Workshop of Plastic Arts in São José dos Campos in 1969, where he served as director and teacher, influencing generations of artists. His contribution to Brazilian art is notable, with a legacy of innovation, education, and integration of the visual arts.

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