Francisco Fernandes (Xicofran) - Momentum

Francisco Fernandes XICOFRAN

Francisco Fernandes, known as Xicofran, is considered to be one of the greatest talents of his generation in the art world.

Known as “the jazz painter”, he was born in Luanda, Angola, in 1969.

In 1994, he graduated from “Escola Superior de Artes Decorativas (ESAD)” with a degree in Interior Design. During this time, the artist took part in several exhibitions and painting courses.

In 2002 Xicofran was lucky to cross his path with António Inverno. This humble and wise master passed on to him important techniques and knowledge, which Xicofran still uses in his work today, such as the balance of his canvas or the magnificent points of light.

When Xicofran paints, he is able to show all his passion for the simple things of everyday life, creating true masterpieces that rise from a pure place in our subconscious, provoking an intense curiosity that ends with an uncontrollable smile.

One of the most important and well-known characteristics of his work is the way this artist portraits the movement of a musician’s silhouette, especially that of a Jazz musician, showing, in his canvas, the dragging of the movements and the vibration of the instruments. This is a theme that the artist masters and his technique and trace are renowned throughout the world.

With a promising future and a memorable past, Xicofran’s work is part of collections owned by pure Art lovers in Portugal and abroad. His talent has been distinguished with several awards, both national and international. Due to his hard work and determination, he has established a strong and consolidated position in the art world.

Ballerinas 1 Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 80 x 40 cm 2021

Ballerinas 2 Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 120 x 65 cm 2021

Ballerinas 3 Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 120 x 65 cm 2021

Ballerinas 4 Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 120 x 65 cm 2021

Ballerinas 5 Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 120 x 65 cm 2021

Ballerinas 6 Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 120 x 30 cm 2021

Ballerinas 7 Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 150 x 100 cm 2021

Ballerinas 8 Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 120 x 30 cm 2021

Ballerinas 9 Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 120 x 100 cm 2021

Ballerinas 10 Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 120 x 65 cm 2021

Ballerinas 11 Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 90 x 70 cm 2021

Ballerinas 12 Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 140 x 40 cm 2021

Betty Carter Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 120 x 100 cm 2020

Brad Mehldau Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 60 x 50 cm 2021

Charles Mingus Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 160 x 120 cm 2020

Charlie Haden Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 60 x 50 cm 2021

Chick Corea At The Party Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 130 x 130 cm 2021

Contrabass Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 140 x 70 cm 2020

Jazz Musician Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 2021

Jazz Painting On Old Door Acrylic and oil pastel 2020

Joe Pass Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 160 x 120 cm 2020

John Coltrane Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 2021

Louis Armstrong Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 100 x 100 cm 2020

Ray Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 100 x 80 cm 2020

Sam Rivers Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 60 x 50 cm 2021

Tribute To Contrabass (Diptych) Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas, 175 x 140 cm each, 2020

Sonny Rollins Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas, 80 x 120 cm, 2016

Ella Fitzgerald Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 120 x 100 cm 2018

Earl Hines Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas, 120 x 200 cm, 2016

Sarah Vaughan Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 120 x 90 cm 2018

Ray Charles 2 Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 150 x 90 cm 2020

Night Of Improvisation Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas, 120 x 200 cm, 2015

Billie Holiday Acrylic and mixed media on canvas 60 x 50 cm 2020

George Benson Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 60 x 50cm 2020

Silhouette Of Jazz Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 100 x 70 cm 2016

Opening For Jazz Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas, 100 x 170 cm, 2018

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