Beatriz Milhazes

In her vibrant and captivating works, Brazilian painter Beatriz Milhazes harmoniously blends abstract compositions with the rich colors and light of her native country. Reflecting influences from modernist masters like Henri Matisse and Bridget Riley, Milhazes infuses her paintings with symbols of Brazilian daily life, invoking carnival, traditional craftsmanship, and a spectrum of motifs. Her unique transfer technique, developed in the late eighties, allows her to layer surfaces, creating an iridescence that oscillates between radiant aura and shimmering melancholy. From screen prints to collages made of chocolate wrappers and sculptures, this updated edition explores Milhazes's diverse creative phases, offering over 300 works and insights into her methods through a conversation with editor Hans Werner Holzwarth. With contributions from David Ebony, Adriano Pedrosa, and an updated artist biography by Luiza Interlenghi, this comprehensive volume captures the essence of Milhazes's artistry.