William Malucu
Forty-six years ago, painter William Malucu burst into this world. In Rio de Janeiro to be more precise. The city’s beauty, danger, chaos, corruption, colours, live life to the max as if there were no tomorrow, are the foundation of his explosive work. Although the above is still very visible in his breathtaking paintings, William chose a safer residence and place of work eleven years ago. Why Eindhoven? “In Rio I was approached by Bram Reijnders of AbrahamArt. He partially lives in Rio with his wife and child and is a painter himself. By now he’s not only a good friend but also my sales agent, coach and mentor. I’ve never really had any formal training you know, at least not as a painter. I just have the irresistible need to express myself. I’m a free spirit. I’ve been an architect before, now I’m a painter. All
food on the table and I can have my occasional beer
self-taught. Bram takes care of the business side of
or whiskey I’m fine. I love whiskey. Been to Scotland,
things. I’ve had several expositions, here of course,
just for that. But I have a family to consider. Like any
but also in Germany and Switzerland for instance.”
father, I want the best for my children. I’m very glad Bram takes care of that part.”
‘I'm a free spirit’
Where can we buy your paintings? “Go to AbrahamArt! Some, I would say modestly, are very affordable, others are a bit more expensive. Not to worry, you can also rent my work with an
Are you enjoying life in Eindhoven?
option to buy.”
“In all aspects, it’s a massive change from the Copacabana, but I like Eindhoven. The people here
Text: Joost Pool
are very good to me. To be honest, for the past
Photos: Eddie Mol
eleven years I was only here for six months a year. Spent the other, colder months with my wife and children in Rio. Fortunately, all the documents are in order now and my wife, 16-year old son and 5-year old daughter will be joining me here next year. From then on, each year we’ll holiday for a month in Brazil and live here the rest of the time.”
So the business has been kind to you? “Basically, if I can buy my paint supplies, there’s
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