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Fernando Machiana

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THE FATE OF MAN

Fernando Machiana, a self-taught artist, is part of a group that includes the late Master Malangatana, who placed Mozambique on the map of world art. Born in the village of Matalana, in the district of Marracuene, he is proud of his profession as a painter, which he has turned into a true vocation for the dignity of mankind. As a founding member of the Matalana Cultural Center, he promotes activities in the field of visual arts and encourages young people with a passion for painting. The print, presented here, reflects these splendid qualities, but above all, it showcases the artist's talent to create a disquieting atmosphere on top of the dominant blue and dreamlike composition, bringing together mythical creatures, human beings, animals, and objects in a struggle for survival that ultimately represents the fate of man.

Maria João Fernandes - International Association of Art Critics (AICA)

Fernando Machiana

Born in 1939 in Matalana, Mozambique, this artist's artistic journey dates back to his homeland and beyond. As one of the founding members of the Matalana Cultural Center, created and directed by the painter Malangatana, he serves as a trainer. In 1965, he began his artistic career by creating ink, watercolor, and oil paintings. His works evoke scenes from the daily life of rural Mozambique and its traditions, with a focus on his hometown. In 1968, he held his first solo exhibition at the Matalana School and has since participated in various group exhibitions in Mozambique, South Africa, USSR, Italy, Nigeria, the Netherlands, and Portugal. Since 2006, he has been attending the workshop at the Portuguese Screen Printing Center in order to acquire the technique and pass on this knowledge to the working groups at the Matalana Cultural Center. His works can be found in the Mozambique Museum of Art, the Maputo Art Nucleus, as well as in several private collections.
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Artist

Fernando Machiana

Color

Ivory, Umber, White

Date

2014

Editor

Centro Português de Serigrafia

Format

Large

Image Size (in)

16.3 x 14.2 in

Total Size (in)

23.6 x 19.7 in

Orientation

Landscape

Paper

Fabriano Accademia 350gr Paper

Print Run

100

Style

Uncategorized

Framed

No