Marinha com Sol e Palmeiras 2003

Aldemir Martins made this painting, Marinha com Sol e Palmeiras, using vibrant colors and bold shapes to capture a sunny beach scene. The painting feels less like a precise depiction and more like a vivid impression, emphasizing the joy of color and form. Looking closely, you can see how Martins built the image with layers of paint. The sky is a blend of blues and whites, applied with visible brushstrokes that give it a sense of movement. The red sun dominates the scene with its solid colour. This sits above a horizon line of thick green paint. Then you get to the sandy beach, depicted with yellows and oranges. The lines create the impression of textures on the surface. It’s as if each mark celebrates the act of painting itself. Martins' work reminds me of Henri Matisse, particularly in its use of color and simplified forms to convey emotion and atmosphere. Like Matisse, Martins invites us to see the world with a sense of wonder and delight. It's not about what we see, but how we feel when we see it.