Afrodite

In Conceição Mendes canvas we foresee persons, in group or lonely, that alienate of the We to observe artwork or themselves, a self-identity registry among the shades of blue, red, green and yellow. If we thought a psychological analysis of her palette we would reach a profusion of feelings of the author as existentialist narration itself. In large formats an autobiography that communicates the maturity of the exercise of the Woman. (Vieira Duque) Conceição Mendes was born in New Lisbon, current Huambo, Angola. Master of Communication Aesthetics, post graduate in Aesthetics Communication and degree in Painting, by the Escola Universitária das Artes de Coimbra - EUAC. Degree in Education of Basic School, having held the teaching until 2002. Training in Interior Decoration, by the Luso-Brazilian Institute (Angola). Painting professor at the Free University - ANAI - Coimbra Participates frequently in biennials and solo and group exhibitions in Portugal and abroad, in Museums, Art Galleries. Participates and collaborates regularly in diverse projects within the Visual Arts. Is represented in various institutions and private collections in Portugal and abroad. Painting Prize "MONDEGO 2010" - Water Museum, Coimbra Painting Prize "V PAINTING contest" in 2007 - Villafranca de Los Barros, Badajoz, Spain