Jaildo Marinho
Bio
Jaildo Marinho (b. 1970, Brazil) began his training at the Center for the Study of Gems and Minerals before studying sculpture at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. In 1993, he moved to Paris, becoming a sculpture professor and connecting with artists from the Madi movement. Since the 1990s, he has exhibited in major venues in France and Brazil, including the Palais de La Porte Dorée and the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro. His work explores geometry and space through marble sculptures, achieving a balance between form and void. He has participated in biennials and international art fairs across Europe, Asia, the U.S., and Latin America, solidifying his presence in the global art scene. Since 2009, he has been represented by prestigious Parisian galleries such as Meyer Zafra and Denise René. In Brazil, his legacy includes contributing to the creation of the "Museu MADI" in Sobral and retrospective exhibitions in renowned museums across the country.
Statement
Jaildo Marinho explores geometry and space through marble sculptures, creating compositions that balance form and void. Influenced by the Madi movement, his work is characterized by precise lines, pure volumes, and a careful interplay with light. Throughout his career, he has developed a visual language that transforms solid materials into dynamic structures, achieving pieces that challenge perception and evoke a sense of movement and harmony.
