Paulo Acencio

PAULO ACENCIO DE ARAUJO was born in Juazeiro, Bahia, Brazil, on 30 days of June 1944. Lives in São Paulo since 1958. He studied drawing and painting in the atelier of the master Abedante Romano from 1962 to 1966. The classical training allowed him the use of different materials and techniques, absorbing a great versatility in the creation and execution of many styles and trends. His preferred technique is oil on canvas and his current style, the Fantastic Realism.






MAJOR AWARDS AND TITLES: 1993: Prize "Palette d'Argent" and "Sports-Prix Artistique" at the 21st International Exhibition - Revin, France. 1993: "Diplome d'Honneur" in the 4th European Festival of Contemporary Art - Brussels, Belgium. 1997: Vice-President of Honor of the 25th International Exhibition of Art - Revin, France. 1998: Professional Merit - Commendation awarded by the Brazilian Academy of Arts, Culture and Science. 1998: Partners of Culture - Ministry of Culture - Government of the State of São Paulo. 2001: Receives the title "Cavalieri Accademia del Verbano" - awarded by the Academy Internazionale di Lettere, Arti, Scienza - Vinzaglio - Italy. 2002: Medal of participation as a guest on the 30th International Exhibition of Art - France. 2009: Award "Artmajeur Silver Award" - Virtual Art Gallery - New York, USA