Abílio Marcos - Manchas

Abílio Marcos is a Portuguese painter from Sintra, Portugal, who began his painting practice as a form of expression in the early 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 (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 to make 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 over 100 group shows. Among his most notable international shows are his participation in the joint exhibitions ART 21 - MGM Grand Casino Conference Center in Las Vegas, USA (2001), MAC 21 - International Contemporary Art Fair in Marbella, Spain (2001), and World Fine Art Gallery in New York, USA (2003). On a solo basis, his works have been displayed in galleries in the USA (Fleet Bank and Nona Gallery) and in Barcelona (International Art Promotion, 2003), in addition to numerous exhibitions at corporate venues and institutions in Portugal, France, and Belgium.

His recognition is formally evidenced by his inclusion in specialized bibliography, such as the 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 Councils, Parish Councils and in private collections in Portugal and internationally.

The canvas is shipped rolled in a tube.
The canvas size leaves an extra 5 cm on each side to allow it to be stretched on the frame.