Saint Clair Cemin

Born in 1951 in Cruz Alta, Brazil, Saint Clair Cemin is a prominent postmodern sculptor who currently divides his time between Woodbury, Connecticut, and Hydra, Greece. After studying etching at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris and pursuing printmaking in New York City, Cemin pivoted to sculpture in the early 1980s, quickly becoming a fixture of the East Village art scene. His prolific body of work "cannibalizes" the history of sculpture, blending naturalism with abstract surrealism through a diverse range of styles and techniques. By employing an "anarchic combination" of artistic languages, Cemin seeks to create "interference patterns" in the viewer's mind, a holistic approach that has deeply influenced younger generations of artists, particularly in his native Brazil. His internationally recognized work is featured in prestigious permanent collections, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, and Inhotim in Brazil.