Graciela Rodo Boulanger (Bolivian, b.1935)

Graciela Rodo Boulanger was born in 1935 in La Paz, Bolivia, Graciela Rodo Boulanger was raised in an artistic environment. She studied piano with her mother, and it was at the age of 25, after having studied music in Chile, Austria, and Argentina, that she decided to devote herself to her creative expression, which is painting. Since her first one woman show in Vienna in 1953, she has worked with a variety of media including: oil, etching, lithography, water color, pastel, sculpture and tapestry. Boulanger works with a brilliant palette to create bold, colorful compositions that brighten any room. Her high-spirited works are most often focused on the subject of children at play evoking a mood of joy and happiness. 

More than 150 exhibitions of works by Boulanger have been held around the world. In 1979, Boulanger was designated by UNICEF as the official artist for the International Year of The Child poster. In 1993, the World Federation of the United Nations chose one of her oil paintings to illustrate a stamp issue and accompanying limited edition print with the theme of endangered species. Works by Boulanger are collected by many prominent institutions including: the Museum of Modern Art of Latin America, Washington, D.C.: the Bibliot que Nationale, Paris; the Museum of Modern Art, La Paz; and the Modern Art Center, Zurich.

American Fine Art Editions, Inc. represents this internationally acclaimed master whose unique works invite our inner child to come out and play, whether it be riding a tricycle, playing an instrument, or playing with animals. In addition to Boulanger, the gallery hosts a multitude of other world renowned artists including: Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Joan Miro, Andrew Wyeth, LeRoy Neiman, Salvador Dali, Marc Chagall, Marcel Mouly, Thomas Pradzynski, and more.Visit our 12,000 sq. ft. showroom in Old Town Scottsdale, AZ or call one of our International Art Consultants today. Our website is offered only as a limited place to browse or refresh your memory and is not a reflection of our current inventory. If you need to learn more about collecting, pricing, value or any other art information your International Art Consultant will assist you and give you the one on one attention you deserve. We hope you find our website helpful and look forward to seeing you in Scottsdale soon