Luís Parreira

Author: Luís Parreira

Wonderworld Exhibition at CCCAH

Posted on November 3, 2020November 10, 2020 by Luís Parreira

It is with great pleasure, that I present my solo exhibition entitled Wonderworld.

This exhibition will be on display at CCCAH (Centro Cultural e de Congressos de Angra do Heroísmo).

From November 27, 2020 to the end of January , 2021

Opening on November 27 at 6 pm

Wonderworld brings us a set of works inserted in a world, sometimes surreal, with extraordinary figures that distract us from its true essence, and that lead us to thoughts and life stories, which we can recognize and identify in our world or reality.

Due to the new restrictions in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the opening will be closed to the public.

“I was perfect!”

Posted on October 31, 2020October 31, 2020 by Luís Parreira

The painting “I was perfect” was inspired by “Black Swan”, an American psychological horror film directed by Darren Aronofsky.

This painting shows us a dancer obsessed with perfection, forced to free her dark side, despite all the manipulations and reprimands to which she is subjected. Often, behind a brilliant performance, there is trauma and madness, so I include tears to highlight the farce behind the perfect pose.

Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimension: 50 x 70 cm / 20 x 28 inch
Year: 2020
Technique: Glazing over Grisaille

“Beauty Inside Out”

Posted on July 10, 2020August 20, 2020 by Luís Parreira

The painting “Beauty Inside Out” was inspired by the eponymous short story by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont and the film “Beauty and the Beast”, directed by Bill Condon.

This painting shows us a beautiful woman who learns to look beyond physical appearance, to recognize the true human heart and soul.

Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimension: 50 x 70 cm / 20 x 28 inch
Year: 2020
Technique: Glazing over Grisaille

“Off with her head”

Posted on April 7, 2020August 27, 2020 by Luís Parreira

The painting “Off with her head” was inspired by The Queen of Hearts, a fictional character from the book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, and Tim Burton’s film interpretation.

This painting shows us a foul-tempered monarch, authoritarian and with doubtful beauty, who solves all difficulties, big or small, shouting: “Off with their heads!”.

Unfortunately in our lives, we often have to deal with people with a temperament similar to the Queen of Hearts … which makes us “lose our heads”!

Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimension: 50 x 70 cm / 20 x 28 inch
Year: 2020
Technique: Glazing over Grisaille

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“Drink me”

Posted on February 8, 2020August 27, 2020 by Luís Parreira

The piece “Drink me” is an oil painting inspired by Alice from Lewis Carroll’s children’s story “Alice in Wonderland”.

This painting shows us the surreal and absurd side of a teenager’s dreams, where Alice appears having a tea in a totally inverted reality. This reveals many of the feelings of adolescence, and the way they see themselves in the world.

Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimension: 70 x 100 cm / 28 x 39 inch
Year: 2020
Technique: Glazing over Grisaille

“Springs Mother” and “Aphrodite” at Teatro Micaelense

Posted on January 28, 2020February 8, 2020 by Luís Parreira

The Regional Secretariat for Education and Culture, through the Regional Directorate for Culture, in partnership with Teatro Micaelense, promote the collective painting exhibition António Dacosta, in the city of Ponta Delgada.

My Paintings “Springs Mother” and “Aphrodite” will be on display in this exhibition.

Available from january 31 to May 1, 2020

Opening on january 31 at 6 pm

After the opening, it will be available, before the beginning of the shows, for ticket holders.

“Mirror, mirror on the wall”

Posted on October 12, 2019August 27, 2020 by Luís Parreira

The piece “Mirror, mirror on the wall” is my version of the Evil Queen inspired by the character played by Charlize Theron in the fantasy film “Snow White and the Huntsman”, directed by Rupert Sanders.

Evil queen is one of my favorite villans, especially in the Charlize interpretation. For this reason, I decided to represent her blonde, with light eyes and incorporate some elements of the film, such as the golden crown and a feather coat, whose gradient was inspired by a Zuhair Murad jacket.

This painting shows us The Queen looking at herself in the mirror as the fairest of all, while the crow holds the key that can unleash the Snow White.

Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimension: 50 x 70 cm / 19.68 x 27.55 inch
Year: 2019
Technique: Glazing over Grisaille

“Lolita”

Posted on June 7, 2019May 26, 2020 by Luís Parreira

The piece Lolita was inspired by the character of the novel written by Vladimir Nabokov and in the second film adaptation of it.

This painting shows us Lolita as a beautiful teenager, trying to be seductive with her lips blurred in red.

Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimension: 40 x 50 cm / 15.74 x 19.68 inch
Year: 2019
Technique: Glazing over Grisaille

“Angelique Bouchard”

Posted on May 10, 2019May 26, 2020 by Luís Parreira

The piece Angelique Bouchard was inspired by the fictional character of the film Dark Shadows, in which she is the main antagonist. She is a powerful witch driven by her hesitant love and hatred for Barnabas Collins.

This painting shows us how it is possible to have opposing feelings about a person and how those feelings can crack even who seem unbreakable.

Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimension: 40 x 50 cm / 15.74 x 19.68 inch
Year: 2019
Technique: Glazing over Grisaille

“Lily”

Posted on March 27, 2019May 26, 2020 by Luís Parreira

The piece Lily was inspired by Lilith Sullivan, a demonic girl and main antagonist of the 2009 psychological horror film Case 39.

This painting shows us that sometimes, behind an innocent and beautiful appearance, an evil being is hidden and how easily we can be under delusion, which will affect perilously our lives.

Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimension: 50 x 70 cm / 19.68 x 27.55 inch
Year: 2019
Technique: Glazing over Grisaille