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John Lie a Fo (1945)

John Lie a Fo (1945)

John LIE A FO (Paramaribo 1945)

Sculptor - Painter - Graphic artist

Education

John Lie A Fo attended the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and the Free Academy in The Hague.

Biography

The artist John Lie A Fo is in close contact with the nature and culture of his native region. In his work he brings to life the myths, mores and customs of the Maroons and Indians. The direct painting method seems primitive at first sight, but the symbolism of each part in his rendering must be seen as a fierce experience of the ritual mysticism between voodoo and reality. The wooden statues, the large murals, the serigraphs and the paintings that Lie a Fo makes reflect the special bond with Surinamese culture.

His artistic aspirations are fueled by a romantic desire to experience and display various aspects of this culture, in which the strong connection between man and nature still exists. He depicts people in a somewhat primitive way, with big eyes and mouths, clumsy limbs and outspread hands. All this is painted with a loose touch, so that man and his symbols cannot be distinguished exactly from each other. In his work John Lie A Fo not only depicts attributes used in voodoo rites, but he also tries to convey the spiritual experience of this form of animism. He uses a primitivist visual language in which color and form represent generally valid meanings. In this way Lie A Fo makes the viewer part of his attempt to penetrate the mythical world of his 'roots'.

Exhibitions and prizes

Art Rai '89, Amsterdam Chicago Art Fair, USA Gallery De Sluis, Amsterdam

ARTA Schone Kunsten Academie
Items on offer
12
sold items
466
Nationality
Dutch Dutch   Surinamer Surinamer   
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Buy John Lie a Fo - Lune blanc? Bid from 33!
John Lie a Fo (1945) Dutch Surinamer White moon
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 70 x 100 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
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Starting bid
€33
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Buy John Lie a Fo - Zeefdruk, titel, "Fodoe Povoe ".? Bid from 50!
John Lie a Fo (1945) Dutch Surinamer Silkscreen, title, "Fodoe Povoe ".
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 48 x 44 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Only in Passe-partout
Starting bid
€50
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Buy John Lie a Fo - Olieverf op doek: Go fishing - 1999? Bid from 799!
John Lie a Fo (1945) Dutch Surinamer Acrylic on paper - 1987
Technique Oil paint
Dimensions 100 x 120 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Canvas
Framed On stretcher
Starting bid
€799
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Buy John Lie a Fo - Bouteille Rouge? Bid from 200!
John Lie a Fo (1945) Dutch Surinamer Red Bottle
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 85 x 110 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€200
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Buy John Lie a Fo - zonder titel? Bid from 60!
John Lie a Fo (1945) Dutch Surinamer zonder titel
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 76 x 110 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
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Starting bid
€60
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Buy John Lie a Fo - Universeel tafereel - Zeefdruk? Bid from 55!
John Lie a Fo (1945) Dutch Surinamer Universal scene - Silkscreen
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 55 x 73 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Starting bid
€55
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Buy John Lie a Fo - - Obia -? Bid from 55!
John Lie a Fo (1945) Dutch Surinamer - Obia -
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 50 x 70 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
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€55
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Buy John Lie a Fo - gouache op papier | 'Intruder' | 1987 (UNIEK WERK)? Bid from 400!
John Lie a Fo (1945) Dutch Surinamer gouache on paper | 'Intruder' | 1987 (UNIQUE WORK)
Technique Gouache
Dimensions 103 x 83 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
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Framed Framed
Starting bid
€400
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Buy John Lie a Fo - handgesigneerde zeefdruk | 'Obia' | 1990? Bid from 75!
John Lie a Fo (1945) Dutch Surinamer hand signed silkscreen | 'Obia' | 1990
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 43 x 61 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
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Framed Only in Passe-partout
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€75
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Buy John Lie a Fo - handgesigneerde zeefdruk | 'Leda en de slang' | 1989? Bid from 80!
John Lie a Fo (1945) Dutch Surinamer gouache on paper | 'Intruder' | 1987 (UNIQUE WORK)
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 70 x 100 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Starting bid
€80
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Buy John Lie a Fo - handgesigneerde zeefdruk | 'La dance du...' | 1999 (GROOT WERK)? Bid from 100!
John Lie a Fo (1945) Dutch Surinamer hand signed silkscreen | 'La dance du...' | 1999 (LARGE WORK)
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 89 x 62 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Only in Passe-partout
Starting bid
€100
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Buy John Lie a Fo - zonder titel? Bid from 60!
John Lie a Fo (1945) Dutch Surinamer without title
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 70 x 74 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
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€60
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