Siron Franco

Gessiron Alves Franco, known as Siron Franco, was born in Goiás Velho, Goiás, in 1947. He is a renowned painter, sculptor, illustrator, draftsman, printmaker, and art director.

In 1950, Siron Franco moved to Goiânia, where he began studying painting with artists D. J. Oliveira and Cleber Gouvêa in 1960. At the same time, he was an auditor student at the School of Fine Arts at the Catholic University of Goiânia. Between 1969 and 1971, he attended the studios of Bernardo Cid and Walter Levy in São Paulo, where he joined the group that participated in the "Surrealism and Fantastic Art" exhibition at the Seta Gallery.

In 1975, Franco received an award for a trip abroad, allowing him to reside between European capitals and Brazil. In 1979, he initiated the "Ver-A-Cidade Project," carrying out various urban space interventions in Goiânia.

Between 1985 and 1987, Siron Franco worked as an art director for television documentaries, including "Xingu," conceived by Washington Novaes, which won a gold medal at the Seoul International Television Festival. Since 1986, he has created public monuments based on the social reality of Brazil.

From 1992 to 1997, Franco illustrated several books, including "O Desafio do Branco" by Antonio Carlos Osório, "O Forasteiro" by Walmir Ayala, and "Contos que Valem uma Fábula: História de Animais Animados" by Katia Canton. His work is recognized for its depth and social relevance, reflecting contemporary issues and Brazilian cultural identity.

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