Fernando Araujo |
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bio/statement
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expressionist paintings
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artist interview
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"Even though some of my paintings could
be identified as figurative or landscaping
portray, I ought to "label" them
all simply as "Abstract Expressionist”;
for each one of them is a result of my personal
insight, frustrations and struggle to achieve
shape, color and form of what I carry inside.
As opposed to being in charge I'm taken
by the strokes, free, at the same time unaware
of what’s coming next, being almost
impossible to realize when to rest the brush."
Fernando Ferreira
De Araujo
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Contemporary New York Artist |
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Fernando
Araujo - Artist Information
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Born in Brazil with a major in Business
he gained a strong corporate background
in the fashion business; both, as a designer
as well as an executive. However, in 1999
he left everything behind and chose to
take to the canvas. 1989 was a turning
point in his life. Among hundreds of artists,
he was one of the few artists chosen by
the “Museu do Estado de Pernanmbuco”,
in Recife Brazil, to represent rising
new talents. This accolade was instrumental
in his later decision to devote himself
to being a full time artist. He has had
a few shows in Brazil; however decided
moving to New York City in 2003 and has
been living there since then, participating
in local shows as well as in other states.
He's also a member of the Art Students
League of New York.
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