Poty

I had noticed the reluctant artistic expression in all the wall and mosaic works but not really noticing who it was. Fabiano, a good colleague of mine, has revealed the name behind those art works: Poty. A very good friend of Jaime Lerner, by the way, as most artists and creative people in this city.

On the front of Teatro Guaira...

In the Torre Panoramico...

On the wall behind the cathedral, next to Largo da Ordem...

The themes are anchored in the Paranese culture and history: the Araucaria tree of course, the working people, the many different origins and related architecture styles, the old tram-way and the latest transport system (with the drawing of Poty's fantastic imaginary world inside the tubo station!), the fairs and markets, the circus, the Farol do Saber (meaning lighthouse of knowledge), the Botanical garden pavillon... everything and everyone that constitute or contribute somehow to construct and represent Curitiba and Paraná.

The line is simple, a bit naive almost, could be considered close to childish, but at the same time, it is brilliant in its simplicity. Beautiful and powerful images, loyal references to the origin and origins of Paraná.

Praça Vinte e Nove de Março - the Araucaria tree, Paranese pine tree

In Torre Paronamico - fishers and scenes from rua XV de Novembro with the first tram-ways pulled by mules