José Fernandes de Lemos: A Surrealist Navigator of Portuguese and Brazilian Identity Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1926 as José Fernandes de Lemos, and later adopting the name Fernando Lemos, this multifaceted artist represents a pivotal bridge between European modernist traditions and the burgeoning artistic landscape of Brazil. His life’s work—spanning painting, drawing, photography, graphic design, writing, and teaching—is characterized by a restless exploration of form, memory, and the complex interplay between personal experience and cultural identity. Lemos wasn't simply an artist; he w…