NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. A trolley rolls through town, traveling ...
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- Handmade by Pame Rio
- Ships from Brazil within 10 days
- Arrives unframed
- Signed by the artist
- Unstretched
Product Description
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. A trolley rolls through town, traveling above the stone arches of Lapa. Originally constructed as an aqueduct during colonial times, these stone arches are a landmark of Rio de Janeiro. The neighborhood was once filled with bars, cafes, and cabarets and its dancers were renowned for their beauty. Pame Rio depicts them beneath the radiant Brazilian sun, inviting viewers to join the fun. Titled "Bondinho - dia" in Portuguese. Artisan Info: "I've always enjoyed painting small images. When I was younger, I liked to draw comic book pictures. My family never encouraged this but when I was 12 years old, my art teacher in school really liked my paintings and asked my mother to let me attend the Fine Arts school. My parents thought it was all nonsense, but they gave their permission anyway. "I studied there for three years, but had to leave for work, to help with household expenses. When I was 18 years old, however, I decided to drop everything and return to what really is my inner driving force, and I studied art. I made my dream come true - everything I fought for, and was judged for, began bringing me happiness. "I studied painting, sculpture, and all types of printing techniques. My first job was illustrating pamphlets, then I worked for a newspaper - and suddenly I was immersed