Filipe Assuncao
Biography
Filipe Assuncao is a Portuguese painter living in Norway. He started painting very early and studied art with masters for many years, building a solid background and technique in drawing and painting. He completed a Master Degree in Fine Arts, concluded with the classification of Excellent and started teaching art and curating exhibitions in 2012. Filipe is a storyteller. He paints mostly figurative and his inspirations are people, and emotions, that he normally pictures together with very strong colors. Filipe’s strong speech is immersive. Each subject represented is part of a micro cosmos. His great merit is to have been able to create a new visual linguistics. An alphabet made up of signs and colors, which makes it easily recognizable in the immense and varied art scene. He exhibits regularly around the world since 2005 and his work is highly recognized, having received more than thirty International awards. His artwork is present in museums, private and corporate collections all over the world. He is an active member of several Art Groups and Organizations, such as NEUTRAL-ISM Art Group, Italy, ArtCan Art Group in UK, A.N – Artists Information Company in U.K., UAVA in Spain, I.A.A. – International Association of Art.
Artist Statement
What I love about being an artist is the possibility to create and open windows over new worlds and to leave a legacy that can last for very long.I feel that to be an artist is both an immense privilege and a huge responsibility. I aim to keep a very high standard and produce a consistent work. It is very rewarding to see others enjoying and buying my work. I am surprised because my paintings are loved by all kind of people.
I enjoy the emotions that people experience when seeing my work and the communication that is established. That gives me the motivation and excitement to create and improve continuously.
Website: https://www.filipeart.com
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