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"I've been doing art since I was a child. I'm a self-taught artist, I live and breathe art."

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Paulo Formiga

Paulo Formiga, born in Uíge Province, Angola, is a self-taught visual artist whose creative journey began in early childhood. Art is not just a skill for Paulo — it is his life’s essence, a daily source of meaning, discipline, and passion.

Driven by deep emotion and a strong connection to his roots, Paulo has developed a distinctive visual language that blends Angolan culture, tradition, and personal experience. His paintings are rich in vivid colours, expressive forms, and intuitive techniques, reflecting the rhythm and resilience of everyday life in Angola.

Through his work, Paulo becomes a visual storyteller, sharing narratives of identity, history, and human emotion. His pieces speak of the land he loves — its people, its struggles, and its beauty — while offering viewers an intimate window into contemporary Angolan life.

Paulo Formiga continues to evolve as a powerful voice in African contemporary art, creating works that resonate beyond borders and connect through their emotive authenticity and cultural depth.

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