Sergio Telles

Sergio Barcellos Telles (Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 1936) is a Brazilian draftsman, painter, and illustrator. In 1954, Telles began his artistic studies at the Colméia, in Rio de Janeiro. His first solo exhibition took place in 1955, also in Rio de Janeiro. In 1957, he traveled through Europe, visiting major museums in Italy, France, the Netherlands, and Portugal. During this period, he interned in the restoration services of the Vatican Pinacoteca, enriching his experience and artistic knowledge.

Back in Brazil, Telles attended the studios of prominent artists such as Rodolfo Chambelland, Oswaldo Teixeira, and Marie Nivoulies de Pierrefort, in Rio de Janeiro. In 1964, he entered the diplomatic career, which provided him with new opportunities for cultural and artistic exchange.

In the 1970s, Telles traveled to Porto Seguro, Bahia, at the suggestion of writer Jorge Amado. During this trip, he produced drawings and oils that were published in a book with the collaboration of Jorge Amado and Jeanine Warnwood. Additionally, he is the author of "Nivouliès de Pierrefort," published in Buenos Aires by the Museum of Modern Art in 1974. In 1978, he illustrated the book "Rio de Janeiro," launched at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro.

Telles remains an important figure in Brazilian art, combining his vast international experience with a unique sensitivity reflected in his works. His career includes not only solo and group exhibitions but also significant contributions to literature and illustration, standing out as a multifaceted and influential artist.

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