Abílio Marcos - Relações II

Abílio Marcos is a Portuguese painter born in Maceira, Sintra, Portugal, who began his painting practice as a form of expression at the beginning of the 1990s. His training and artistic perspective were deeply shaped by his experiences abroad, having lived in France from ages 4 to 14, and later in the United States of America (between 2001 and 2003). The artist notes that his time in the USA, a space of open-mindedness, was an important source of inspiration for his work.

His style is classified as abstract expressionism, marked by the exploration of color and form combinations that aim for a strong visual impression on the viewer.

Abílio Marcos's artistic trajectory is marked by extensive exhibition activity, including more than 150 solo exhibitions and more than 100 group shows. Among his most relevant exhibitions on the international scene, his participation in group shows ART 21 - MGM GRAND CASINO Conference Center in Las Vegas, USA (2001), in MAC 21 - International Contemporary Art Fair in Marbella, Spain (2001), and at World Fine Art Gallery in New York, USA (2003) stand out. At the individual level, his works have been shown in galleries in the USA (Fleet Bank and Nona Gallery) and in Barcelona (International Art Promotion, 2003), in addition to numerous exhibitions at corporate headquarters and institutions in Portugal, France and Belgium.

His recognition is formally evidenced by his inclusion in specialized bibliography, such as Guia D'Arte and the Anuário das Artes Plásticas (since 1995), the work 50 Anos de Pintura e Escultura em Portugal, and the volume Pintura Contemporânea Portuguesa, 100 Pintores. His works are represented in various Museums, Municipal Chambers, Parish Councils, and in private collections in Portugal and internationally.

Website: abiliomarcos.com