Ah! Que les raisins sont capiteux 1965

Sa Nogueira made this collage, Ah! Que les raisins sont capiteux with paper and pigment; its an accumulation of images that explore our relationship with love and life. I love the layering and the tactile quality of the work. The artist uses different kinds of paper and inks, creating a visual depth which invites me to look closer. See how the black ink silhouettes contrast against the lighter fragments of a couple embracing? This contrast creates a really interesting dialogue between light and dark. My attention is drawn to the middle ground where a couple is sharing a tender moment. The lines of their bodies seem to mimic the gentle curves of the grapes and the leaf in the upper right corner. Maybe this is where the title gets its meaning, that human love is as heady as wine. Nogueira reminds me of Hannah Höch in her approach to collage, both artists had a great sense of humor. Each fragment opens up multiple ways of seeing and thinking about love, memory, and the fleeting nature of existence. It’s like a visual poem, with each element contributing to the overall harmony, creating a feeling that lingers long after you’ve moved on.