Contemporary Art / Drawing

Sebastião
Castelo
Lopes

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2020-2023

Carvão e tinta acrílica sobre papel /
Charcoal and acrylic paint on paper

100 x 70 cm

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Drawing inspiration from classical draftsmanship, symbolic and historical motifs, and a profoundly layered understanding of form and gesture, Sebastião Castelo Lopes’ distinctive style is evident in this original contemporary art drawing, a dynamic interplay of marks, lines, and subtle traces.

Castelo Lopes has continually explored the space between presence and absence throughout his practice. Characteristically, his works evoke tension and rhythm, an archive of the palimpsest, as though each line carries the memory of its own creation and erasure. Symbols and fragments of literature emerge, disappear, and reappear across the work, tracing the passage of time and inviting the viewer into a contemplative dialogue with both the artist and themselves.

This piece, like much of his oeuvre, oscillates between the intimate and the expansive, the seen and the suggested, creating a space where perception, memory, and imagination intersect.

Artist: Sebastião Castelo Lopes
Studio: Lisbon, Portugal
Date: 2020-2023
Medium: Paper
Dimensions: 100 x 70 cm (39 × 28 inches)
Styles: Black & White, Abstract
Framed: Sold unframed
Status: Original artwork
Authenticity: Signed Certificate of Authenticity

Conceptual Notes

O fogo purifica / O tempo das estrelas e os humanos das estrelas / O espaço encaminha / O símbolo e a sua ausência / As camadas dos outros anos / A arquitectura da crença / A sorte e a terra / O som do vazio / A escolha /

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Exhibitions & Market Presence
Over the past decade, Sebastião Castelo Lopes has exhibited in leading contemporary art institutions, building a strong presence in Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy, Hungary, Morocco, and India.

Collector Visibility
Previous works have been consistently acquired by private and public collections, namely the Budapesti Torténeti Múzeum, the Millennium BCP Foundation, Centro Cultural de Cascais, and the Municipality of Loures, reflecting a trajectory of enduring value, institutional recognition, and collector trust.

Critical Recognition
His work has gained growing attention from critics and international publications. His unique visual language blends formal precision with poetic depth, positioning him as a key voice in contemporary Portuguese art.

Artistic Network
Part of the 1990s generation of artists, Sebastião collaborates with national and international peers, drawing on historical and literary influences while speaking directly to contemporary visual culture.

Awards
In 2019, Sebastião Castelo Lopes was honored with the Acquisition Award by the Millennium BCP Foundation at the Lisbon Drawing Room.

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Sebastião Castelo Lopes

Viver a sede2020-2023

Sebastião
Castelo
Lopes

Viver a sede
2020-2023