Lio
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"Sea rush" Acrylic on illustration board 75 x 90 cm |
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Lio Faridani is an accomplished Canadian Artist with extensive professional merit. His work is found in collections in Canada, Italy, Switzerland, Iran, The United States, and The United Kingdom. Born in Isfahan, Iran among the Middle Eastern Architecture that is world renown, Lio's first desire to design, draw and paint was conceived.
This early interest drew him to Italy, where he earned his Doctorate in Architecture at the University of Florence and Academy of Fine Arts. Whilst in Italy he studied the works of Italy's famous artists and sculptures. These influences had a great impact on his life. Lio is a totally self-taught artist whose work reflects the influence of Italian artists whom he considers masters as well as mentors. Since moving to Canada 17 years ago, Lio has had several exhibitions where his work has received raving reviews.
Many of his earlier painting works of watercolor have been shown and sold in Canadian national and international exhibitions. Although Lio still dabbles in watercolor, his preferred medium at the present time is primarily acrylic and oils. His canvas' are larger and range from "realism" to "abstract".
