Beatriz Cunha
Born in Lisbon in 1959
Studied history at The New University of Lisbon and Contemporary Jewelry
at AR.CO.(Lisbon Art School)
In the nineties she began her approach to sculpture, exploring techniques and materials, developing her artistic language independently. Experimentation, is fundamental in the design of her works, leading to the creation of structures that require discipline and technical precision. She sees art as an ongoing process and expression as an integral part of her life.
She’s a Member of the Fine Arts National Society-SNBA and the Portuguese Authors Society-SPA.
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2020 “Connecting Cyclical Polygons”, National Society of Fine Arts, Lisbon
2019 “Memorabília”, Galeria Tinturaria, Covilhã
“Relicários Efémeros” Oficina da Cultura, Almada.
2017 “Escultura em Pedra”, Centro Cultural de Macedo de Cavaleiros.
2016 "Ephemeral Reliquaries at the Holy Spirit Convent", Loulé
2015 "Ephemeral Reliquaries" SNBA - Fine Arts National Society, Lisbon
2010 "Sculpture" Cultural Centre Olga Cadaval, Sintra
2007 "Feel" V.F. Xira Municipal Gallery, Quinta da Piedade
2006 "Biotope" Abrantes Municipal Gallery
2001 "Fantastic Beasts and other Dreams", Gallery CTT, Lisbon
2000 "Paleo Mater", Culture House, Mêda.
Public Art
“Roof ridge bird” Porto de Mós
“Dialogue” Loures
“Uro”, Urban Park, Azambuja
“Solar Mast”, Vila Viçosa
“Alauda”, Cotovia, Sesimbra
“Ubertas”, Alto Tajo’s, Espanha
“Eolithus”, Vila Sol, Quarteira
Symposia
2013 “Per Petram”, Porto de Mós
“O Bairro i o Mundo”, Loures
2010 “Live Sculpture”, Azambuja
2008 “International Sculpture Symposium”, Vila Viçosa
2007 “ International Sculpture Symposium”, Sesimbra
“1st exteriors Festival of Spain”, Tajo’s Natural Park
2006 “Stone Symposium of Vila sol”, Quarteira
Selected Group Exhibitions
2020 XXI International Art Biennial of Vila Nova de Cerveira. (August 1st - December 31st)
“5 sculptors parallel in creative voice”, Holy Spirit Convent, Loulé
2019 The Sites of Clay - Author Ceramics, Levada de Tomar Cultural Complex.
2018 XX International Art Biennial of Vila Nova de Cerveira
2017 XIX International Art Biennial of Vila Nova de Cerveira
Room X - Exhibition Hall of the University Campus of Ponte Vedra, Spain
2016 Encounters with Public Art - Year II, Abadias Park, Figueira da Foz
2015 “XVIII Internacional Art Biennial of Vila Nova de Cerveira”
2014 “Arte Hoje” (Art Today) Fine Arts National Society, Lisbon
“Sacred Profane”, Pirescouxe Castle Municipal Gallery , Santa Iria da Azoia
“5th Essence - Internacional Contemporary Art exhibition”, Batalha Monestery.
2013 “Open Air Sculpture 2013”, Municipal Library Fernando Piteira Santos
“Per Petram” Porto de Mós Castle
2012 “Open Air Sculpture 2012”, Municipal Library Fernando Piteira Santos
Reloaded - Sculpture.Factory, Pêro-Pinheiro, Sintra
2011 “Public Art VIII”, Sintra
“1ª International Sculpture Exhibition, Sculpture.Factory”, Pêro-Pinheiro, Sintra
2010 “Chromatic Limestones”, Stone Museum, Cantanhede
2009 “Free Sculpture, Amadora 2009”
2007 “Free Sculpture 2007”, Famalicão.
2005 “5th Award Amadeu de Souza-Cardoso”, Amarante
II Biennial of arts, Mafra
“Colectiva de Escultura”, Sculpture exhibition, Orient Foundation, Macao
2003 “Drawing and sculpture, by Portuguese speaking artists” Municipal Gallery Gymnásio,
XIII Galeria Aberta 2003, Jorge Vieira Museum, Beja
2002 “2002 Art Movement”, Gallery MAC, Lisbon
2001 “Reasons for Existing”, Perve Gallery, Lisboa.
2000 “Eyes of the World”, Perve Gallery, Lisboa
1999 “Forty Women”, Martins Correia Museum, Golegã
1997 III Edinfor sculpture Award, Art Gallery Casino Estoril.