Andre Folch Fine Art Atelier: ABOUT THE ARTIST

His work is an enigmatic mix of colors that have surely been inspired by his compulsive studies of the history of art and all of its eras and movements, and by his childhood that was spent most of the time drawing along with the acclaimed plastic artist, his aunt Lia Folch, and by playing piano and Spanish guitar.

Born in the rural city of Cuiabá and raised in the crowded metropolitan city of Rio de Janeiro, Andre’s distinct artistic aesthetic was shaped early on by the colorful light and expansive horizons of Ipanema beach. In his youth, Folch was an athlete of uncommon ability and talent. He showed an amazing ability with numbers and on the piano, as well. It seemed that he would take the path of a professional soccer player, or as Scientist, or even as a pianist, but in a surprising move, Andre decided to pursue an even greater passion, plastic art, and graphic design. Andre earned a 5 years Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture, with an emphasis in Fine Art, Painting and Drawing from Bennett College of Architecture, Art and Design in 1996, Rio de Janeiro.

Andre cites influenced by impressionist artists as Vincent Van Gogh, the Brazilian artist Eliseu Visconti and the American impressionist painter Lois Griffel. The "Spontaneous Realism" of VOKA, the British fantasy artist, Howard David Johnson, and the French artist, William-Adolphe Bouguereau had a great influence on his art, as well.

Andre’s work is a mix of Fantasy, Surrealism, Fantastic Realism and Pop art, which creates a unique and colorful, happy style that speaks to all ages. Over the years he has attended art class, and art workshops around the world with master artists such as Lois Griffel, Jacqueline Synara, Lian Quan Zhen, Howard David Johnson, to name a few.

Folch’s paintings have been featured in Wagner Jeweller in Malden, Wagner Jeweller in Somerville, Art Gold in Malden, newspapers' comic strip such as O Jornal dos Sports USA, as a cartoonist and so on. Andre Folch exhibits in National Exhibitions in Brazil and sometimes at night clubs and bars. His sought after works are sold in Nationally throughout Brazil and the USA.