São Antònio I Statuette by Jùlia Côta - 33 cm
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This statuette is a representation of the Catholic Saint São Antônio. It is the most authentic expression of the personal and creative world of Julia Côta, who, with a naive touch, shapes clay to depict what she sees around her.
What I like
- An unclassifiable statuette, halfway between craftsmanship and naive art.
- A burlesque and naive evocation of São Antônio, yet always infused with sensitivity and respect.
- An artwork that is ultimately very modern once removed from its usual context.
Characteristics
- Height: approximately 33cm
- Weight: approximately 900g
- Delivered with its certificate of authenticity
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Learn 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 continuously honed.
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 would visit an icon.
Her works, at once naive, expressive, and deeply human, are now part of private collections, are exhibited in galleries worldwide, and are featured in exhibitions and retrospectives. But despite this international recognition, Júlia has remained true to herself: simple, generous, touched by every mark of attention… and always with her hands in the clay.
She continues, with tenderness and humility, to pass on 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"
