Paulo Araújo
INTUITIVE ABSTRACT ARTIST
“My work is intuitive and stems from a place of chronic pain and an ongoing search for comfort and thus becomes both automatic and emotional”
Sunrise over meadow 2 - 60 x 50 cm
Where my therapeutic work is a dynamic conversation, this decorative art is a calming, ambient presence.
It seeks to blend with its environment, to become part of a lived-in space,a peaceful sanctuary woven from texture and subtlety.This portfolio addition is not a departure from therapeutic abstract but a dialogue.It showcases the full spectrum of my practicefrom the healing energy of vibrant colourto the inclusive serenity of an earthy, decorative peace.
Decorative, ambient art
My artistic path began in the vibrant realm of therapeutic abstract art,where colour was not merely an element, but the very protagonist.Each canvas was a symphony of bold, alive colour's,demanding centre stage and provoking emotional introspection.This foundation in colour’s emotional power remains my core strength.
Now, I explore a new direction: decorative and ambient art. This evolution is a conscious shift from demanding attention to offering a serene, visual embrace brought about by market demand. My new palette embraces earthy, organic tones, warm and muted terracottas.These colours aim not to shout, but to whisper, to harmonize.The goal is inclusivity, not in subject, but in presence to create art that complements an ambience and soothes the soul.
PROFILE
Paulo was born in Mozambique in 1971 to Portuguese parents. Raised in South Africa until the age of 21, he studied Civil Engineering after graduating and in 1992, he moved to Portugal to continue his studies at ISEP Porto. Regrettably, he was forced to abandon his career following a work-related accident.
He has undergone two lower back surgeries, the most recent of which was a lower back fusion, and has lived with chronic pain for the last eight years.
As suggested by his Neuropsychologist Dr Miguel Coutinho (Algarve Private Hospital), art was incorporated into his recovery as a stimulant and relaxation tool. The positive and effective benefits provide much-needed relief when used in conjunction with other pain management tools.
His work has been described as colourfully dark yet uplifting and his diverse collection demonstrates a lack of stylistic continuity.The creative process is cathartic for him, as he allows his emotions to spill out onto the canvas in search of solace.
PAINTINGS
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PRINTS
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