Incollect Magazine - Issue 14

70 www.incollect.com Francisco Brennand Jeff Lincoln Art + Design Jeff Lincoln discovered the work of Francisco Brennand years ago during his own research on important mid- century Brazilian modern design. “He is one of the seminal figures of Brazilian ceramics from the mid-century, but he remained little known outside Brazil,” Lincoln says. What struck Lincoln as different and special about the work was his ambition to use ceramics for sculpture, rather than making utilitarian craft objects. Brennand started as a painter before devoting himself to ceramic sculpture and employs sophisticated multi-colored glazes and painted decorations. The forms are also highly original, often of Brazilian native plants, animals, and even fantastic tropical creatures. Lincoln says the ceramics are sought after by in-the-know collectors “often already familiar with important Brazilian art and design,” and points to the attractive subject matter and elaborate polychrome finishes as to why Brennand’s work is quickly gaining wider popularity. A show of Brennand’s ceramics is currently on view at Lincoln’s Southampton, New York, gallery through June 30th. Photos: courtesy Jeff Lincoln Art + Design Francisco Brennand, Cavalo de Troia, Brazil, 1993. Glazed ceramic. Francisco Brennand, Covered Vessel with Fruit Motif, Brazil, 1990s. Glazed ceramic. Francisco Brennand, Untitled, Brazil, 1976. Hand painted ceramic tile, Jacaranda wood frame.