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Marcelo Halmenschlager Art Gallery
About The Artist
Bio
Marcelo Halmenschlager (b. 1978) is a Brazilian-American visual artist and writer known for blending mysticism, sensuality, and spirituality into his colorful semi-abstract oil paintings and dramatic charcoal drawings. Inspired by the dark landscapes of southern Brazil, his exploration of combining images and stories enriches his perspective, providing a rich and distinctive portrayal of emotions and themes.
His artwork also incorporates realism and symbolism, crafting complex and challenging works, often portraying dark dreamscapes, figures of ambiguity, and optical illusions. Halmenschlager aims to capture fleeting human experiences, blurring lines between reality and illusion, grasping moments of humanness, whether actual, imaginary, or both.
Process & Medium
Marcelo prefer natural mediums such as oils and charcoals. Oils have a natural and organic feel, and they are as versatile as his body of work. He believes oils have infinite possibilities. Charcoals are dirty and messy in a sense of execution, but they are also pure and clean as a substance, which he finds to be a contradiction. That contradiction is also a reflection of his own personality, and is represented in his work, where he goes from realism to abstract concepts and imagery.
Private Art Lessons
Halmenschlager is inspired to teach oil painting, and pass along what he has learned to those curious to learn and to develop their own ways of creation.
Upcoming Event
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DARK TALES IN 100 WORDS
by Marcelo Halmenschlager
SYNOPSIS
Dark Tales In 100 Words is a collection of dark flash fiction that will pull the bucket deep into your existential well of terror. These tales are a tight 100-word feast of fear and shock that retreats the curtains of morality to expose the ensnaring otherness lurking just at the periphery of our awareness, like bewitching little bittersweet confections filled with portent and existential insight. A hundred assorted stories offer a glimpse into the supernatural world, the weight of trauma, the numbness of loss, the inevitability of retribution, the unexpected turns of fate, fresh spins on classic tales, and more. The brevity of these stories sharpens the impact, immersing you into fully realized worlds where every word counts, leaving a lingering feeling of unease as a sense of deep reflection long after each tale ends. Inspired by the rawest emotions and the mysteries of the human psyche, Dark Tales In 100 Words combines surrealism and gothic elements with modern, visceral themes. Original charcoal illustrations accompany the stories, and these strange visuals not only complement the themes of each tale but also provide additional layers of interpretation, making the collection a much more immersive experience.
Upcoming Event
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DARK POEMS IN 100 WORDS
by Marcelo Halmenschlager
Synopsis
Delve into the evocative world of Dark Poems In 100 Words, a captivating collection that invites readers into a haunting realm where words cast shadows and emotions bleed through verses. Within the compact space of just 100 words, each poem unveils a journey through the twilight of existence—navigating the labyrinth of pain, love, and existential reflection. Dark Poems is both an exhilarating odyssey and an enigmatic exploration of the human soul, where every word resonates with the weight of a hundred emotions.
Upcoming Event
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AUTOMATIC WRITINGS FOR AUTOMATIC DRAWINGS
by Marcelo Halmenschlager
SYNOPSIS
Automatic Writings for Automatic Drawings is a collection of 50 stories that will shift the gear deep into the engine of your soul. Blending quick sketches with spontaneous storytelling, Marcelo merges the intuitive strokes of automatic sketches with a stream-of-consciousness writing style, creating a deeply personal and evocative journey through abstract emotions and ideas. This book touches on many universal themes, inviting readers to find beauty and meaning within the symbolic, and to connect with the feelings, stories, and imagery embedded in each sketch. Themes of inner conflict, family, societal pressures, repressed desires, trauma, conspiracy, irony and the elusive search for meaning tie together with flowing verse. Automatic Writings for Automatic Drawings is more than just a collection of art and narrative poetry — it’s an invitation to engage with the unpredictability of life and to find beauty in the uncharted territories of mind and soul, shaped by 'calculated' chance and guided by pure intuition.
Paint & Sip Events
Unleash your inner artist and enjoy a relaxing evening of painting and fun at Marcelo's cozy home/studio! Whether you're an experienced painter or a complete beginner, this event is perfect for anyone looking to explore their creativity in a laid-back atmosphere.
Date: Coming soon
Discover Marcelo Halmenschlager Visionary Art
Step into a world of surrealism and imagination with the visionary art of Marcelo Halmenschlager, exploring consciousness, spirituality, and the infinite possibilities of the mind.