Representative work by Marepe
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Artist

Marepe

b. 1970, Santo Antônio de Jesus, Bahia, Brazil · Brazilian

Marepe creates sculptures and installations from everyday materials and objects associated with life in Bahia—bicycles, market goods, tools, furniture and street architecture. His work shifts vernacular forms into new contexts without stripping them of social use.

Sculpture; installation

Major Works

  • 2006The Present
  • 2000sCabeça Acéfala
  • 2001Bica
  • 2000sEmbutido Recôncavo
  • 2000sVeja Meu Bem
  • 2000sStreet Vendor Works
  • 2000sBicycle Sculptures
  • 2000sSanto Antônio de Jesus Projects
  • 2000sMarket Stall Installations
  • 1990s–2010sEveryday Object Assemblages

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