Sculptor Hugo Maciel

Contests
• Award Plastic Arts INATEL 2013, Lisbon, Portugal.
• I – VI Iberian Award of Public Sculpture, Serpa, Portugal.
• 7th International Biennal of Young Art, Vila verde, Portugal.
• FIDEM XXXII, Art Medal World Congress, Glasgow, Scotland.
• THE INTERNATIONAL COIN DESIGN COMPETITION – ICDC 2013, Nagoya, Japan.
• Contemporary Medal of Sintra, Dorita de Castel-Branco, Culture House of Mira-Sintra, Portugal.
• ARTIS – X Festival of Plastic Arts, Culture House of Seia, Portugal.
• FIDEM XXXI, Art Medal World Congress, Tampere, Finland.
• VI International Bienal of Contemporary Medal, Seixal, Portugal.

Prizes
• Art Awards Salúquia, Moura, Portugal.
• Honoroble Mencion, Award Plastic Arts INATEL 2013, Lisbon, Portugal.
• Honoroble Mencion, XVIII Open Gallery 2013, Jorge Vieira Museum, Beja, Portugal.
• Commemorative Coin 250th Anniversary of Clérigos Tower 2013, Edition INCM – Portuguese Mint, Lisbon, Portugal.
• Honoroble Mencion, IV Iberian Award of Public Sculpture 2012, the Municipality of Serpa, Portugal. Commemorative Medal of the International Year of Cooperatives 2011, Edition INCM – Portuguese Mint, Lisbon, Portugal.
• 1st International Award of Sculpture, X Festival of Plastic Arts of Seia – ARTIS 2011, Culture House of Seia, Portugal.
• Personalities Trophy, Trophy Design Competition for GDUL – 2010, Lisbon, Portugal.
• 1st Award for Commemorative Medal of the 15th Anniversary of the Movement Contemporary Art Gallery 2009, Lisbon, Portugal.
• 1st Award Medal Art Awards Salúquia 2009, Municipal Gallery of Moura, Portugal.
• 1st Award for Commemorative Medal for the Centenary of the Republic 2009, the Municipality of Aljustrel, Portugal.

Technique
Construction, welding.

Message of the project
As well as the sculpture is formed in space, the man is also formed. The physical form that transforms the world into other forms, also captures, observes and reinvents reality. From this association, we seek to establish the meaning of the cubic shape of the sculpture which wants to grow, occupy and mark in the space.

Interview to Hugo Maciel

• What’s the place that you live like?
I live close to the capital Lisbon, in a village called Quinta do Conde, on the country side, surrounded by hoods, it’s a quiet place to relax.
• Can you share with us a happy memory from your childhood?
Memories of holidays with parents when we camping all over Portugal, every city, village, river, mountain, beach make me happy.
• When did your love for sculptures begun?
During high school, but I started the passion on art before, with 12 years old, when I started painting and done ceramic works.
• What does art mean in your life?
Expression of emotions and feelings, and intemporal identity of society.
• Do you have any other profession besides sculpting?
No.
• A model artist that you admire – fine artist, filmmaker, writer, philosopher
Francisco Franco (Portuguese sculptor).
• A world famous work of art that you admire
Moses (Michelangelo).
• A book or author you recommend
Eça de Queiroz (Portuguese writer).
• Which historical or political event do you think most affected your country’s present?
Revolution 25th April 1974.
• Do you practice any religion?
I am catholic.

• Can you share with us a traditional recipe from your country?
Arroz de marisco (seafood rise) it’s a national dish, more traditional on south of Portugal close to the sea. Basically is a smooth rise with garlic and coriander, and some kinds of seafood, like prawns and shells.
• What is the status or importance of art in your country?
What is the role of the artist in your society?
Art is a reflection of society, is one of the fundamental pieces for creating identity of a country or community, however the status of art as the artist have been reduced in their importance to society, and that results in a steady loss for actual artistic creation.
• Have you already been to South America and Argentina?
What are your expectations for the City of Resistencia and its Biennial?
No, will be the first time. I am sure will be a great opportunity to share knowledge and experiences with my colleagues, and have contact with a new culture for me. I’m excited !.
• What the slogan “Hommo Novus” makes you think about? Can you tell us something about the work of art you are going to make?
The slogan “Hommo Novus” remember me a resurrection, a new start to people, a new start to grow up. From this idea, I thought created a sculpture that could be a reflection of growth. As well as the sculpture is form in space is also the man is form. Physical form that transforms the world in other forms, which captures, observes and reinvents reality. From this association seeks to establish a meaning the cubic shape of the sculpture you want to grow, occupy and define the space.