Alvaro Franklin

I am natural of a small city Urandi, Bahia,Brazil. where I lived the first years of life. To the six years, my mother takes the decision to come to So Paulo and, never more I came back toward my native city, today I am 73 years, living and working in So Paulo,Brazil.


The essence of life in the sculptures of Alvaro Franklin

In the Silence of his studio in So Paulo, the sculptur dedicates himself to his new phase: Germinetion.

To break with the established and secure and attempt something greater: such a transformation calls for strength, in addition to perseverance, a bit of restlessness and, above all, dedication. Alvaro Franklin da Silveira waited for right time before seeking new horizons in sculpture. He researched, reflected, got stronger. Now, with the confidence of an artist who has achieved his best, he shows the word his unique and moving work.
All of pieces transmit a feeling of life. The seed germinates under the earth becomes entwined in the roots, growing towards the surface in search of oxygen. At last it breaks through the soil and rises victoriously in the form of a bud. The designs and the possibilities of movement are endless. Germination has a magical way of materializing, st...

Curriculum Resume

Alvaro Franklin da Silveira (Urandi/BA, Brazil 1935)

Sculptor, widely known in Brazil and abroad, started his career with his grandfather,
who taught him melt modeling, cast shaping and forge service.

During the period between 1948/1956, studied carving at SENAI, modeling and
sculpture at Liceu de Artes e Ofcios, in So Paulo. Also studied arts, as
a general rule, with masters in arts like Mr. Galilei Emendabili e
Mr. Vicente Larocca, besides others. He also made master courses in Plastic
Arts and History of Art.

In 1957, transferred to Rio Grande do Sul, where started his research about
Indian, African and Latin Art. During this period was also devoted to artistic
ceramics and painting. He started, also a Philosophy course at the Catholic
University, in Pelotas.

During the period between 1966/1974 took part in many exhibitions as invited
artist in the most important art galleries in Rio Grande do Sul and So Paulo.

He also made an individual exhibition named: Psique-Pintura, at Pancetti
Gallery of Art, in Porto Alegre/RS.

From 1975 he devoted his self to sculpture only, becoming one of the exclusive
artists of the Offi...