Deolinda Fonseca
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Deolinda Fonseca | |
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| Born | 1954 Porto, Portugal |
| Died | 2022 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Education | Faculty of the Fine Arts of the University of Porto (1979) The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (1985) |
| Occupation | Portuguese painter |
Deolinda Fonseca (1954–2022) was a Portuguese painter who lived and worked in Denmark from 1979 until her death. She was recognized for her oil paintings that explored abstract themes with realistic imagery and her portraits that blended realistic representation with elements of abstract expressionism.[1]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Fonseca was born in 1954 in Porto, Portugal. She graduated with a degree in painting and sculpture from the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto in 1979. In 1985, she completed supplemental studies at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark. Fonseca resided in Denmark for most of her life.[2]
Career
[edit]Fonseca exhibited her works in Denmark, Portugal,[3] and other European countries. Her paintings are part of collections in museums, embassies, and private galleries across Europe and the United States.[4] [5][6]In 2002, she was awarded the Order of Prince Henry ("Ordem do Infante D. Henrique"), a Portuguese national honor.[4][7]
Her artistic style combined abstract themes with realistic details, often exploring complex emotional and conceptual subjects. Fonseca's works include both standalone abstract pieces and portraits that incorporated elements of abstract expressionism.
Reception
[edit]Fonseca's work received recognition from critics and art writers. Danish art writer Sinne Lundgaard Rasmussen commented on the "strength" of her paintings, emphasizing their emotional and visual impact.[8] Portuguese art critic Laura Castro highlighted Fonseca's ability to "expand our vision beyond infinity," reflecting on the depth and scope of her artistic expression.[9]
Legacy
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Fonseca's artistic contributions are remembered in the context of both Portuguese and Danish art. Her paintings continue to be exhibited posthumously in various collections, where they are appreciated for their unique blend of abstraction and realism.
References
[edit]- ^ "Biblioteca da Fundacao Serralves". biblioteca.serralves.pt.
- ^ "São Mamede - Art Gallery". www.saomamede.com. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ "Exposição de Deolinda Fonseca no CCP/IC do Luxemburgo". Archived from the original on 2012-09-09. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
- ^ a b "Kapel maleri og glastryk | Avedøre Kirke". www.avedoere-kirke.dk. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ "Rejser til Portugal i 2021 | Book nu på Escapeaway.dk". escapeaway.dk.
- ^ "Notícias | DGARTES". www.dgartes.gov.pt. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ "CV listed on The Danish Ministry of Culture's artist index". Archived from the original on 2014-12-13. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
- ^ Lundgaard, Sinne. "Deolinda Fonseca - Abstract paintings" – via www.academia.edu.
- ^ "Deolinda Fonseca - Bio, Artworks, Exhibitions and more - Artland". www.artland.com. Archived from the original on 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
Sources
[edit]Based in part on a translation of an entry to Deolinda Fonseca from the Portuguese Wikipedia.
