The artwork “Pavao” by Aldemir Martins, created in 1995, is an animal painting that falls under the Naive Art, or Primitivism, movement. This style is characterized by a simplistic and unrefined aesthetic that often conveys a sense of innocence.
The painting depicts a stylized peacock, with an emphasis on bright, bold colors and abstract shapes. The peacock is presented in profile, with its distinctive eye-spotted tail feathers suggested rather than detailed. The use of color is striking, with contrasting hues that give the work a vibrant, lively feel. The background is minimal, featuring what appears to be a simple representation of grass, allowing the viewer to focus on the bird itself. The peacock’s form is simplified, using geometric shapes and patterns to define its body and feathers, highlighting the Naive Art movement’s characteristic disregard for strict anatomical accuracy in favor of a more expressive and imaginative portrayal.