Presepio by Júlia Côta - 30 cm
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This statuette is a nativity scene that blends primary and shimmering colors. It is the most authentic expression of the personal and creative world of Julia Côta, who naïvely shapes clay, representing what she sees around her.
What I like
- An unclassifiable statuette, halfway between craftsmanship and naive art.
- A burlesque evocation of the traditional nativity scene, yet always imbued with sensitivity and respect.
- A work that is ultimately very modern once removed from its environment.
Features
- Height: approx. 28 cm
- Weight: approx. 1.5 kg
- Delivered with its certificate of authenticity
Recommendations
For this fragile product, we recommend selecting UPS home delivery, which includes our replacement guarantee in case of breakage during delivery.
Want to know more?
Júlia Côta is today one of the greatest living ambassadors of "Figurado de Barcelos", an emblematic artistic movement of Portuguese popular art.
Granddaughter of João Domingos Côta da Rocha – considered the father of the famous "Galo de Barcelos" – she was introduced to the art of clay modeling at the age of 9, a skill she has never stopped perfecting.
At nearly 90 years old, Júlia has become a true legend. Welcomed with honors during her appearances, she is regularly visited in her small house in Barcelos, now located on a street proudly bearing her name, by artists from all over the world who come to meet her as one visits an icon.
Her works, at once naive, expressive, and profoundly human, are now part of private collections, exhibited in galleries worldwide, and give rise to exhibitions and retrospectives. But despite this international recognition, Júlia has remained true to herself: simple, generous, touched by every sign of attention… and always with her hands in the clay.
She continues, with tenderness and humility, to transmit her art to her daughter Prazeres, thus perpetuating a unique family tradition.
To discover all of Júlia Côta's works still available for sale, please click on the photo below.
To learn more about Júlia Côta and her story, you can read our article "The fantastic world of Júlia Côta"
