Baile na Roça 1924

This painting is by Candido Portinari, titled "Baile na Roça." Look at those brushstrokes, so free and loose, right? Imagine Portinari, with his brush loaded with paint, dancing along with his dancers. It's like he's not just painting a scene, but also the feeling of the dance itself. Notice how the colors melt into each other, reds and whites, creating a hazy, dreamlike effect. There’s a sort of romantic haze, the kind you get when you are in a place of joy and belonging. It reminds me of folk art, where emotion trumps detail, and where the heart of the community takes center stage. The texture is amazing; you can almost feel the rough canvas beneath those sweeping gestures. It’s like Portinari is showing us that painting is an act of touch, a physical connection between the artist and his world. It’s all about feeling, the dance, the music, the community, all rolled into one. Like he's saying, “Come on, let’s dance!”