Lygia Clark

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Lygia Clark (1920 – 1988) was a Brazilian artist best known for her painting and installation work. She was often associated with the Brazilian Constructivist movements of the mid-20th century and the Tropicalia movement.

[edit] Life and work

Clark was born in Belo Horizonte and began painting in the 1950s. Her most widely received works were experimental installation pieces in the 1960s, some of which were on display at the 1968 Biennale.

Some critics say her artwork presaged the modern digital information era. Her later works tended to be very abstract and holistic, focusing on psychotherapy and healing.