pAULO DELGADO
“With a 20-year career in Graphic Design, my paintings reflect my acquired habits in this profession. I am a self-taught painter and never received any formal training. Acrylic is my chosen medium and I have worked to perfect my technique using this medium.
I like the simplification of form and the shapes take in a poster-like feeling. The face is the mirror of the soul and with it, we can understand their state of mind. The simplification of the face is done on purpose. It is incredibly challenging to use shapes and colour to transmit what is in your soul.
Some of my favourite themes include landscapes and the Portuguese ethnography. I also enjoy exploring the colours of the Manitoba prairies. The light of the skies fascinates me and inspires me, especially sunsets.
Do use of geometric shapes in the background’s contrasts with the main figures in the foreground as if it were a set of a play. Do use of strong colours and different nuances is a constant in my work.
Painting for me is a stress reliever which allows me to relax and find balance in my everyday life. I want to tell stories through my painting.”
-Paulo Delgado