Sea Seal Identity
Selo de Mar's identity is composed of an illustration by graphic artist Manuel Lapa, who expertly modelled graphic sculptures in light and shadow, shaping a good part of our contemporary visual history.
The illustration was designed for the cover of the book "A Amazónia no fabulário e na arte" by Gastão de Bettencourt, published in 1946 by Pro Domo.
We would like to thank the family for authorising us to use this work for the identity of the Selo de Mar, which we can see ourselves in and which illustrates the spirit of this project so well. Thank you.
Manuel Lapa (Lisbon, 20.09.1914 - 11.12.1979) was one of the most important illustrators and graphic artists of the second generation of Portuguese Modernism.
He graduated from the Lisbon School of Fine Arts and taught at the same institution.
In 1940 he was art director of the Portuguese World Exhibition. He directed and/or collaborated with magazines such as Panorama, Diana and Atlântico.
He took part in several exhibitions and was part of the team of artist-decorators at the Museum of Popular Art.
In 1947 he was awarded the Domingos Sequeira Prize.
He was one of the founding members of IADE/Institute of Art, Decoration and Design in Lisbon.
Original cover of the book "A Amazónia no fabulário e na arte", by Gastão de Bettencourt, 1946 edition by Pro Domo.
Cover of the catalogue for the exhibition "Manuel Lapa da luz e das sombras", held in Matosinhos
The exhibition catalogue - Manuel Lapa - Illustration, Arranha-Céus Editora -, edited by Jorge Silva, features around 300 pieces.
Edition: Arranha-céus Editora, Jorge Silva
Pages: 224
Dimensions: 24 x 33 x 1.8 cm.
