Olavo Amado
About:
Olavo Amado (Sao Tome) is surrounded by his colorful paintings he calls the labyrinths of life. At the heart of the story is the gallery where he works, Teia D’Arte has been the heart of the community of Santomean artists.
Olavo makes strong statements because the labyrinths he paints are also the the story of life. Yes, why not give it try – do your best make your dreams come true. Life has it’s mysteries and challenges and labyrhints in his painting express those difficulties. This strong aspiration, when becoming an artist, is often the only thing you have. Discovery of one’s artistic capabilities is not enough, the backbone of you success in the art world will be your stamina and never giving up.
Olavo has studied art in Paris and traveled for a few to times to the Netherlands to study with other artists but always returns as his loves his island, and says that’s the best place for him.