This catalogue was published in 2013 for the exhibition dedicated to Brazilian‑French artist Sérgio Bello at Ricardo Fernandes Gallery in Paris. Conceived with curatorship and scenography by Ricardo Fernandes, the exhibition explored the artist’s long‑standing commitment to environmental issues and his belief in art as a vehicle for ecological awareness. The show marked an important moment in Bello’s career, celebrating forty‑five years of artistic production and reaffirming his position within a group of thinkers and creators devoted to the protection of the planet.

Bello’s work has evolved from early figurative explorations to a deeply engaged visual language centred on nature, its fragility and its resilience. His practice reflects a sustained investigation into the relationship between humanity and the environment, drawing attention to the consequences of modernity and the urgent need for preservation. The exhibition presented a selection of works that embody this commitment, revealing a trajectory shaped by activism, poetic intensity and a profound sense of responsibility toward the natural world.

The catalogue traces this evolution, from the provocative series of the late 1970s to the later works that place ecology at the core of the artist’s expression. It offers insight into the conceptual foundations of Bello’s practice and the motivations that guide his long‑term engagement with environmental themes. With texts by Ricardo Fernandes and Pascale Lismonde, this 24‑page publication in French stands as a document of an artist whose work seeks not only to be seen, but to inspire reflection and action.