Graduation 1979 Painting

RENATO ARAÚJO Born in the state of São Paulo - Brazil, he currently lives and works in Curitiba - PR, Brazil. He began his contact with the arts at a very young age, working as a final artist, advertising designer, mechanical designer and architectural designer, as well as a caricaturist, until he studied fine arts at the Brazilian Academy of Arts (ABRA), where he began to dedicate himself to painting. Graduated in Chemistry, he specialized in research and development of paints. He participated in contemporary art groups and studies of art history, live model and sculpture, participating in exhibitions and art salons in several cities in Brazil, winning awards and works in collection, as well as international exhibitions such as Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, England. His ability to explore different painting techniques on different substrates is remarkable. Renato masters contemporary figurative art, capturing moments of everyday life and portraying them with a unique perspective. His works reveal the essence of modern life, exploring social, emotional and cultural themes with sensitivity and depth.