About me

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Biography:

Alexander Franco was born in Palmira Valle, Colombia as the youngest of seven siblings. He has spent over 37 years on his journey to capture the intangible energy of his passion.
Alexander’s catalogue of work can be traced back to an initial spark when, at five years of age, his grandfather invited him to paint the furniture that he made. He sold his first painting at age six; at age eight he won an award for his artistic prowess, and from there his course was set.
After a tragic loss at the age of 21, Alex moved to Manhattan, and used the natural energy and distractions of the city to salve his pain.
This led him to discover new ways to express abstraction. Alexander began molding acrylic on canvas. We began to see his attempts to capture the essence of the soul with bold colors and unending lines. These paintings act as a portal to a different world of color, form, balance and perception. These images plead with us to run from what our senses have known, and transport us to another dimension.
“When I'm painting, I enter into a trance, where the world around me disappears, and a connection forms between myself and my canvas. I cannot explain how the finished product forms. The ideas and images come to me, the painting tells me the colors and the forms it needs to reach its fullest expression.”
Alexander has a firm belief that painting is not only something we can see but also is something we can feel. This connection can help the soul become peaceful and open to the greater connections and energy of the universe. He strives to find the synchronous melody that aids those he connects with to become more, enjoy more and share that positive energy with others.
Alexander continues to pursue this elusive energy through his paintings. He feels that his art is part of a never ending evolution. He is inspired by love, nature, and the people who have left their mark on the world.
Today, Alexander Franco's art is experienced and enjoyed in more than fifty countries worldwide.
Alexander dedicates 10% of all profits to help the elderly.

Expositions

• Exposición luz, Salamina Colombia, 2013

• Alex Galley, Manizales Colombia, 2013

• Mundo Art Gallery, Medellin Colombia, 2012

• Los Fundadores Manizales Colombia, 2011

• Verita Advanced Wellness, Singapore.

• Public Librares, Las Vegas, Nevada

• D'mario Gallery de Art, Las Vegas Nevada, 2006

• First Friday, Las Vegas Nevada, 2005

• Casa de la Cultura Salamina Colombia, 2005

• Boulder City Fine Festival de Arte, Boulder City Nevada, 2004

• Collective with  Fernando Botero, Las Vegas Museo de Arte, 2004

• Gallery China, China, 2001

• Broadway Gallery Miami Florida, 2000

• Casa de la Cultura Manizales  Colombia, 1999

Collectors

•Quentin Abramo, Las Vegas NV.

• Matthias Horch, Las Vegas, Nevada.

• Gordie Brown, Las Vegas, Nevada.

• Carrot Top, Las Vegas, Nevada.

• China Art Gallery, China

• Broadway Art Gallery, Miami, Florida.

• Mr. Bon Fox, Singer Las Vegas, Nevada.

• Mr. Adrien Brody, Oscar Winner.

• Mr. Jorge Reynoso, Mexican Industrail.

• M. Lee Pearce, M.D. Miami Beach Florida.

• Mr. Isai Morales, Actor, Los Angeles California.

• Singapore.

Memberships

• Clark County Art Commission

• Las Vegas Art Guild, Las Vegas NV, 2014

Education

• UNLV, Las Vegas, NV. 2009-2012

• The New School of Art, Miami FL. 1999-2001

• Bellas Artes Manizales Colombia. 1998

• Sanford Meisner, William Esper Studios. New York, NY. 1996

• Kean University. New Jersey, NJ 1996

Bibliography

• Extragolf & Reisen (Magazine) Scottsdale, Winter 2015 

• La Patria (Newspaper) “From the Metaphysics to the canvas” Manizales Colombia; February 2015

• La Patria (Newspaper) “ The evolution of an artist” Manizales Colombia; August 05 2011

• Mi Gente (News Paper) “ The journal of an artist” Manizales Colombia, August 02 2011.

• Art & Style (newspaper) “Appealing to the senses” Summerlin news, July 11-17 2008

• El Tiempo (Newspaper) "Alexander Franco",by Fernando Manizales Colombia; April 15 2005.

• Perfiles; Salamina TV CH 10. "Colombian Artist", Salamina Colombia; April, 6 2005.

Related Professional Experience

• Cd cover, Hal Savar, Singer Las Vegas, Nevada. 2016

• Cd cover, Von Fox, Singer Las Vegas, Nevada. 2006

• Community volunteer, Art Teacher; Cambridge Recreation Center Las Vegas, Nevada 2002

• Cd cover, Love & Harmony productions, Los Angeles California, 2001

Exhibitions

•Savidan art gallery, november 15, 2019 las vegas nv.

•Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2017

• City Hall, Las Vegas Nevada, 2015-2016

• The Crepe, Summerlin, Nevada, 2015

•  Skin City Body Painting, Las Vegas Nevada, 2014

• Art Fusion Galley, Miami Florida, 2014

• Ace art Gallery, Los Ángeles California, 2014

• Museo de Arte Moderno, Cali Colombia, 2013