We are pleased to present the renowned works of Bolivia’s Graciela Rodo Boulanger.  Shaded and often textured, neutral backgrounds, inspired by the landscapes of Bolivia, allow a simplistic slate on which the vibrant colors, influenced by the colorful clothing passed down by the Incan culture rest. These bold colors portray children snuggling their favorite pets and swinging through the warm breeze of summer, while some are active cycling, playing football or dancing gracefully in a ballet recital and others enjoy the pleasures of nature.

Celebrating the joy and vibrance found in the lives of children, the works of Graciela Rodo Boulanger exude a universal feeling.  Philip Heying, in Graciela Rodo Boulanger: Recent Work 1997 – 1998, states, “…her works expresses a playful, spontaneous, inventive, uninhibited, energetic, unprejudiced, generous, affectionate, curious and enthusiastic youthfulness, to which viewers of her work can recognize, share and aspire.”  These feelings are only achieved by using various mediums and techniques that she continues to develop by working with artists around the globe in different genres. Her techniques and color are unmatched and are described by Heying as, “…lyrical, ranging from shimmering opalescence to bold saturated primaries.  She uses line with a dancer’s grace. The geometries of her compositions are rhythmic, interlacing and both rigorous and spontaneous…”