Muro - Nuvem Verde
- Artist
- Joaquim Rodrigo
- Date
- 1961
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Figurative
The painting 'Muro - Nuvem Verde' embodies a compelling fusion of Naïve art (primitivism) and Figurative styles, capturing Brazil's surprising vulnerability to extreme weather phenomena, such as tornadoes—particularly prevalent in the Southern Region, which accounts for about 70% of the country's recorded 581 tornadoes from 1975 to 2018 (per UEPG data). The artwork's vivid Surrealist influence creates a sense of primitive wonder and awe, illustrated through the vibrant nuvem verde (green cloud) dominating the scene. This piece highlights both the natural power of atmospheric forces and the innocence embedded in naive artistic expression.
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