Description
João was born on the island of São Miguel, Azores, and came to the US as a young man. He is both a painter and sculptor and is known for his use of brilliant color, lush landscapes and character-infused images of everyday life. His work is widely recognized in the US and abroad, and his paintings have been described as exotic, magical, surreal,” with a “magnetic exuberance.” He has exhibited extensively solo and in group shows in the US and elsewhere. His work resides in private collections and museums in North America and Europe.
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