Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1941
He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1941. He studied at the National School of Fine Arts. Later he moved to Paris, where he came into contact with artists related to Op Art, such as Victor Vasarely or Yvaral. His work, mainly in wood, brings into play the concept of two-dimensionality of traditional paintings. The specialised critic has pointed out him as the creator of the Transfiguration. He has also been strongly linked to the Madí Movement.
Understanding Galvão's work involves understanding Brazilian geometry, which is often in dialogue with architecture. This style had various currents and Galvão turned towards relief architecture, being one of the great figures who worked with this geometry.
In his work he introduces colour, but sometimes leaves the wood exposed with its small imperfections "why avoid them", the artist asks himself.
His reliefs are generally the result of the juxtaposition of small pieces; order and chaos with a certain inclination towards the baroque, especially in his later pieces, where there is no longer a harmonious and uniform repetition.
He is a true creator, very Brazilian, who introduces tropical colours, very bright, which refer to his architecture, plants, fruits and other native motifs.
