bio
Ari de Goes is an Italo-Brazilian artist born in São Paulo, Brazil, in 1973, currently living in Emilia Romagna, Italy. With a background in advertising, he has worked in art and creativity since 1987. He was an entrepreneur in the communication field for a decade, where he gained experience in entrepreneurship, administrative practices, leadership, mediation, coordination, and teamwork, which now contribute to his role as a mentor in human development and guidance.
He began his professional journey with watercolor techniques at the age of 14 as an illustrator for communication companies, illustrating for campaigns and editorials. Since 2008, he has been developing his personal work in Contemporary Landscape. In the same year, he became an independent teacher of Art and Creativity, creating his own teaching method, based on his professional experience, with the aim of guiding the individual artistic process. He has exhibited his work in numerous solo exhibitions in the southern region of Brazil and has participated as a special guest in plein air painting events in Latin America and Europe. He serves as a judge in contests and exhibitions for Brazilian and American associations, curates group and solo exhibitions, and has received various awards in the fields of art and creativity.
He currently coordinates, teaches courses, mentors, and promotes group painting retreats, exploring different expressions of Art and Creativity at the VOS School of Art and Creativity.
His work focuses on semi-abstract and minimalist representations of the landscapes around him, creating paintings with an air of deep contemplation and serenity.
He strongly believes in the power of art as a path to self-knowledge and, through the use of light brushstrokes, transparent techniques, simplification, and contrasting colors, he creates works that transform mere landscapes into something much deeper. At the heart of all his pieces is a subtle lightness, which becomes even more powerful when combined with the use of contrasts. By allowing the viewer to interact with his pieces, he hopes to inspire the same contemplative and serene feelings that he himself experiences. As Ari de Goes continues to create, he remains mindful of the subtle yet captivating power of art, and this is clearly reflected in all the works he produces.
EXHIBITIONS AND PARTICIPATIONS
2009 - "Comunidade" - Curator of the group exhibition for the drawing class students of the NGO Casa da Criança Morro da Penitenciária
2011 - "Olhar Açoriano" - Solo exhibition at the Museum of History of São José
2011 - "Gravuras e Aquarelas" - Group exhibition at CIB - Italo-Brazilian Circle
2012 - "Natureza Morta" - Solo exhibition at the Museum of History of São José
2013 - “Flores em Setembro” - Solo exhibition at the Museum of History of São José
2017 - “Sutilezas” - Curator and participant in the group exhibition at CIC Centro Integrado de Cultura, Fundação Catarinense de Cultura
2017 - "Guest of Honor" at the 9th International Watercolorists Meeting in Paraty
2018 - Guest of Honor at the V International Watercolor Meeting in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
2018 - Guest of Honor at the 2nd International Watercolor Meeting in Montemor-o-novo, Portugal
2019 - First Brazilian Selected for the SWA Society of Watercolor Artists - Texas, USA, with the work "Curitiba"
2019 - Brazilian Selected for the "NWS 99th International Open Exhibition" in the USA with the work: Morning Light
2019 - Brazilian Selected for the 39th SDWS - San Diego Watercolor Society International Exhibition in the USA with the work Route 401
2020 - "Encuentros Pictóricos" - Group Exhibition at UNSA - National University of San Agustin de Arequipa, Peru
2023 - Judge for the Members' Exhibition of the WSST - Watercolor Society of South Texas
2023 - Brazilian Selected for the "SDWS PleinAir Exhibition" in the USA with the work: Piazza Della Victoria
AWARDS in Creativity, Photography, and Watercolor
1998 - 1st place at the ACAERT Radio Award with the Jingle Maxxim
2001 - 1st place at the Columnists Award for the 30" Piratas VT
1999 - 1st place at the Columnists Award for the 30" Ibagy Nossa Gente VT
1999 - 2nd place at the Columnists Award for the 25 Years Ibagy campaign
2001 - 1st place at the Franklin Cascaes Foundation and Florianópolis City Hall Photography Marathon
2014 - 3rd place at the Franklin Cascaes Foundation and Florianópolis City Hall Photography Marathon
2009 - 3rd place at the Franklin Cascaes Foundation and Florianópolis City Hall Photography Marathon
2017 - Acquisition Prize by the City Hall of Piracicaba at the 3rd SAP Watercolor Salon of Piracicaba with the work “12”
2017 - Acquisition Prize by the City Hall of Piracicaba at the 65th Fine Arts Salon of Piracicaba with the work “Pela Santa Ifigênia”
2018 - Acquisition Prize by UNIMED at the 4th SAP Watercolor Salon of Piracicaba with the work “Papaquara do Jurerê”
2018 - Silver Medal at the 66th Fine Arts Salon of Piracicaba with the work “Rua da Glória”
2019 - Acquisition Prize by UNIMED at the 4th SAP Watercolor Salon of Piracicaba with the work “Mercado Publico de SP”
2020 - Cultural Trajectory Recognition Award Aldir Blanc - SC