Convento da Penha - Vil (2015) Painting by Angela Gomes

Angela Gomes, a contemporary Brazilian painter, channels her devotion to the Holy Spirit through Naïf painting. Growing up in modest circumstances, Angela learned the value of hard work early on, assisting her parents with the family finances by selling flowers, vegetables from their backyard, and her mother's crochet and embroidery. 

Angela's artistic talent became evident early on, captivating neighbors and schoolmates with her drawings and creative endeavors. Her artistic journey progressed as she experimented with colored pencils, collages, and fabric stamping, showcasing a natural and intuitive approach to art. At nine years old, Angela painted her first oil painting on canvas, commissioned by her aunt Sônia Rosalém, marking her emergence as a Naïve artist.

Self-taught, she ventured into various artistic styles, from classical landscapes to surrealism and abstraction. In 1981, Angela held her first solo exhibition in Vitória, ES, and in 1987, Angela committed to Naïve painting after encountering Raquel Galena, a painter of the genre, in Embu das Artes, São Paulo. This marked a pivotal moment in her artistic journey, solidifying her dedication to the Naïve style. Angela's path has been one of solitary apprenticeship, characterized by relentless curiosity and determination. 

• Nationality: BRAZIL
• Date of birth : 1953
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• Groups: Contemporary Brazilian Artists