They eat: our shared humanity.

Tenderness. Sharing food is important for Brazillians.

 

 I thought he might come over and assaut me at this point.

 

But in fact he was merely enjoying a Proustian moment.

 

And, fortunately for me, the needs of the stomach took precedence over honour.

My favourite: the chip resembling a moustache.

 Satiation. But is he happy?

A series of photos celebrating our shared humanity; part of an open-ended photo exploraration of Brazilians in their glorious diversity.

From Taubate

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A view of Taubate from concrete Jesus, oil on card, 12;6 x 10.4cm  - available

From Taubate, a city that sprawls somewhat shapelessly across a valley. It has little of distinction, but in a way that makes it likeable, lending it a fairly laid-back atmosphere.

They have placed the usual ubiquitous Jesus overlooking the city. His head, usefully, has an arial transmitter sticking out of it: I painted from just below him.

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This concludes the paintings done during my big July trip. I think the next big trip will be to Chile and Argentina.

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