Aurélio José
Portuguese sculptor and designer (1938)
A designer of unbridled vitality, José Aurélio produces colourful and symbolic work.
Inspired by his native country of Portugal, this artist introduces the wonderful world of fables and tales into his work. He is well-seated in Portuguese social reality and has a clear understanding of the value of his work; he conveys a consideration of shape through inspiration and strength gleaned from the available material. In particular, he is the man behind the Virgin of Our Lady Fatima, a key pilgrimage destination in Portugal.
