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Fernando DeOliveira

Fernando DeOliveira (September 9, 1969 – ), is an abstract expressionist currently working out of Boston, Massachusetts. However, DeOliveira was originally born and raised in Brazil, until coming to America in 2000. After years of work as an art dealer and painter, DeOliveira decided to dedicate his full attention to painting. In Boston he attendedThe School of the Museum of Fine Arts, or SMFA, in 2003 and began to participate in solo and group shows, gaining publicity, while furthering his art career. Over the course of these years, his artwork has constantly evolved, taking on new shapes and forms, primarily as abstract paintings, although he has recently also entered the world of sculpture and film. You can view more of DeOliveira's artwork at his website, www.FernandoDeOliveira.com

Artist Statement

The creation of my work involves a very specific technical process, which can generally be broken down into two parts. First, I create texture on the canvas. This part of the process is very intuitive and expressive. During this phase I use anything from old spoons and plastic bags to strings and palette knives to manipulate gesso and build a dynamic surface for the paint. In the second phase of the process, I bring in glazes of acrylic color to create form, and develop the composition. Because light and color are so important in my work, I use only acrylic paint and water. Other mediums tend to dilute and dull the pigments, taking away from the vibrancy of the colors. As an artist I create work that is true to myself. I do not force anything on the viewer, nor do I adhere to what others believe art should be. With honesty a true connection can be formed between viewer and artist through the simple medium of paint. My art is my way of connecting with the world. The work I create is timeless and speaks with its own language. This language is an emotional and expressive one which all people can respond to in their own individual way. The traditional abstract expressionism of my paintings is marked by a unique personal twist. Using acrylic, a contemporary material, I focus on the play of light between texture and color. Tropical, almost carnival, and simultaneously ambiguous, my painting is a celebration of life.

Publications

Fernando DeOliveira, and his artwork, have been featured a number of publications, some including:

In News Weekly Oct. 25 2006 [1]

Boston Spirit Magazine Oct/Nov 2006 Ed.

Artist Guild International 2006/2007 Edition

Cow Parade Boston 2006 [2]

Sowa Artist Guild Brochure Cover [3]

Boston Herald April 1 2005

Charity

Not only does DeOliveira sell and show his artwork, but he also creates artwork for charitable causes such as the Boston Cow Parade. In 2006 DeOliveira participated in this, by auctioning off a cow the personally designed and painted, to raise money for the Jimmy Fund. The CowParade is an international public art exhibit that has been featured in Boston and other major cities all over the world. Cows are decorated by local artists in public places, such as parks, train stations, and more. After they are exhibited, the cows are auctioned off and the proceeds donated to charity. "The idea and the philosophy behind [this] exhibition is to promote tolerance, international understanding and a peaceful coexistence." According to Cow Parade

Film

To see DeOliveira's first film, a short, abstract expressionist piece, visit YouTube

Galleries

DeOliveira's artwork has been exhibited in galleries all over the world, including in his own studio, located in the South End of Boston. You can also visit the artwork or meet the artist in person at his studio located in the Sowa Artists Guild [4] Below are some of the galleries DeOliveira's artwork has been exhibited in.

Provincetown, MA,	Tristan Gallery/
Boston, MA	Lattitude Gallery/
Fort Lauterdale	Leche-Vitrine Gallery/
Lake Worth, FL	Meyerhoefer Gallery/
Chicago, IL	4Art Inc/
Los Angeles, CA	Infusion Gallery/
Buenos Aires, Argentina	Sara Garcia Uriburu/