Tiago Azevedo is a painter and architect who was born in the Azores Islands amongst the mystique of the fog and fantastic landscapes that stimulate creativity and inspiration. Upon his graduation as an architect, he worked in Portugal and Germany, completing important projects including the restoration of the Bayerischer Hof Hotel in Munich.
Even though painting has always been his passion and driving force, his understanding of form and proportion led him to follow his true passion for painting and turn it into a career. Since discovering the value of pursuing his dreams, he has participated in numerous exhibitions in cities all over the world and has won the respect of the public, as well as international art critics. Tiago has exhibited at the Louvre in Paris, as well as in an art event sponsored by the Vatican in Rome, a perfect match for the religious aspect of his art. He has also shown in New York, bringing him together with artists, galleries, publishers and art collectors from all around the world.
His inspiration and themes are mostly related to religion and fantasy, including the tales of The Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen. The Baroque also fascinates him for its contrast and dramatic effect, which he combines with a fantastic contemporary aesthetic. At a technical level, classical oil painting fascinates him, which is clear in his stylistic approach integrating Pop Surrealism and its contemporary concepts with classical techniques from the art world’s great masters.
He has been compared to Margaret Keane and believes the comparison arises from his stylistic enlargement of the eyes, which he believes makes it easier to transfer the emotion to the canvas. His artwork can be defined as a way to transform his visions and dreams into substance, being that painting is for Tiago the most direct and effective way to express himself.
Today, Tiago’s investment in art exceeds his own work. His art gallery has helped other artists find the strategy and strength to build a successful career and participate in important international art exhibits.
