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An established California landscape painter admired especially for his expressive use of brilliant colors. De Brito is known for his landscapes, seascapes and skyscapes, he has often looked to his homeland Portugal for inspiration, imbuing his Azorean images with vivid colors and a powerful emotion that, in the words of a commentator, convey “paradise on earth” and “reach out to the viewer’s soul.” It is this dialogue that his images elicit the positive feeling out of a painting the viewer can identify with and hope for that distinguishes his work. His art creates its own joyful environment and reflects a celebration of life, an enduring vision of a brighter world. “In my work I seek to incorporate an understanding of the topography, sea and people during my paint visits, I try to evoke the viewers on a visceral level to enjoy my paintings now and in the future.”
João de Brito in his studio
João de Brito was born in Vila Franca do Campo, on the island of São Miguel, archipelago of the Azores, and grew up in an artistic creative milieu. De Brito immigrated with his family to New England in the 60’s and later moved to California, fascinated by its coastal beauty. He studied art in Europe and the US and was associated and painted with several well-known artists. His influences include the French fauves, the early California impressionists, the Society of Six, Nathan Oliveira and E. Charlton Fortune, as well as the Portuguese artists Domingos Rebelo and Vieira da Silva. De Brito has travel to Provincetown to paint en plein air, the method which underlies his landscape-and nature-based art. He has just returned from an extended painting tour and exhibit in Costa Rica and Europe, currently returning to Cape Cod for the tenth time inspired by its natural beauty. Actually Joao loves to come here to paint because there are no distractions, he loves the colors, peacefulness, the sounds of the waves, nature and of course the summer weather.
De Brito is represented by galleries on both coasts of the US and has exhibited in numerous solo shows from New Zealand to Portugal and his work is in private collections and museums throughout North and Central America and Europe.
Public opening of this exhibit “New Horizons” Friday June 25th from 6-9 PM at Thanassi Gallery, 234 Commercial Street, Provincetown MA. 508-487-0233
