Fernando Solano Sold at Auction Prices

Fernando Solano has had numerous one man exhibitions as well as joint exhibitions in NSW and Queensland, and Regional Galleries and also international exhibitions in USA, Noumea, Taiwan and 4th Artnet International Exhibition. His work is represented in collections at St Ignatious College, Sydney, NSW. James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Redcliffe City Council, Queensland, Marymound College, Gold Coast, Queensland, Gold Coast City Art Collection, Queensland and private collections in Italy, USA, and Australia. Bibliography information in Artists & Galleries of Australia & New Zealand - Max Germaine 1979,1984,1990 editions and CD>ROM 1997. “In Search of Gold” - Fran Consodine 1988. “Windows to the Soul” –AFA Inc. 1997.

“Sun, Sea & Shadows” – Stella Curran 1998. “My work is my expression – of visual observation, dreams and the subconscious mind. I look for the essence of energy, special vitality and mysticism. My colours on canvas and paper create a sort of mutual interaction neither obvious nor trivial. I hope to communicate through my work to the keen observer. The more you let your imagination run free, the closer you come to enjoy the spontaneity of my work. To paint a picture is like writing a letter to a friend – through this communication, we both share the joy of understanding through my visual message.” Fernando Solano’s debt to the Cubists (and to Italian Futurism in particular) remains constant and he wears their mantle with quiet restraint and dignity. He has learned to “listen” to his own creations and in so doing, he responds in a highly personal and intuitive way to the inherent problems of pictorial composition and unity with increasing conviction and ability.