Art opening with Contrapunto

My Muse
Oil on Canvas
30" x 24"
2019

Art Opening: Surrealist Apparatus

New Painting: The Transition to a Vision

The Transition to a Vision

36" x 48"

Oil on Canvas

2017

Contrapunto Art Opening At the Aurora Theatre

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http://www.auroratheatre.com/…/2016-17-sign…/in-the-heights/

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Closing reception of Contrapunto art exhibit Fiesta style!

 You are all welcome to the Closing reception of the Contrapunto art exhibit Fiesta style. We are going to have live music and also The Venezuelan Folkloric Group " Tierra de Gracia" will be performing in the reception.
Sponsored by "Almas Latinas Cultural Center".
They we will be performing at 3:00 and 7:00PM
Reception for the Closing starts at 6:00 end 9:00PM

(770)231-7751 for more information

Saturday at 6 PM - 9 PM 4 days from now · 34–57° Sunny

4815b South Main Street, Acworth GA

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Art Exhibit: Blackness in Latin America

ARTISTS:
Jorge Arcos, Stanley Bermudez, Pedro Fuertes, Dora Lopez, Carlos Solis Alexis Mendoza, Jose Peña, Margarita Fresco Crespo, Carlos Barberena, Ismael Checo, Marco Razo and Reinaldo Vargas.

The idea for this project came from an investigation made by Carlos Solis (Contrapunto’s founder) as a result of this investigation Carlos created a painting based on the historical character Pedro Camejo. Pedro Camejo was born in San Juan de Payara in 1790 in Venezuela and died in battle in Campo Carabobo, Venezuela in 1821. Pedro Camejo, better known as Negro Primero or The First Black was a Venezuelan soldier who fought in the rebel army during the Venezuelan War of Independence, reaching the rank of lieutenant. The nickname of Negro Primero was inspired by his bravery and skill in handling spears, and because he was always in the first line of attack on the battlefield. The nickname is also attributed to Camejo’s being the only officer of color in Simon Bolivar’s revolutionary army.Carlos Solis and the members of Contrapunto discussed the African influence in Latin America and their own work and the possibility of creating an exhibition of artwork that focuses specifically on the African influence in Latin America and the Caribbean. Many of the artists of Contrapunto had already been creating artwork about the subject matter along those lines because the African influence is ingrained in the culture of many Latin American and Caribbean countries. This exhibition recognizes the long overlooked African history and influence present in Latin American countries. The exhibition illustrates a very real connection between Latin Americans and the massive contribution that Africa have made to music, food, dance, language, and art in the Americas as well as the Caribbean.

Art Talk

Art Exhibit: Latin American Art Group Contrapunto at 905 Juniper Studio

Contrapunto is going to exhibit at 905 Juniper

from March 18 to April 1
Artists:
Carlos Solis, Pedro Fuertes, Dora Lopez, Jorge Arcos and Stanley Bermudez.

Our regular hours are Friday and Saturday from 1pm to 7pm or you can make arrangement for a private viewing by calling 404-432-0073.

 Parking is available at public garages located on Juniper between 10th and 8th streets.  Parking is also available on Juniper Street weekdays from 9:30am to 3:30pm, and after 6:30pm.

 

Art Talk at Quinlan Art Center

Saturday at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

 

 

Quinlan Visual Arts Center

514 Green St NE, Gainesville, Georgia 30501

Art Gallery

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(770) 536-2575

info@quinlanartscenter.org

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JOIN US!
Meet the Artists: Discussion and Q&A session with the Latin group “CONTRAPUNTPO”

“CONTRAPUNTO” consists of Visual Artists living and working in Atlanta and the surrounding areas for the past four years. The group was started by Venezuelan Surrealist Painter Carlos Solis (www.carlosaugustossolis.blogspot.com). Current members are Peruvian Surrealist Abstraction Painter Pedro Fuertes (www.pedrofuertesb.com), Peruvian Figurative Abstraction Painter Dora Lopez (www.doralopez.com), Abstract Mexican Painter Jorge Arcos(www.jorgearcosart.com), Venezuelan Tropical Pop Artist Stanley Bermudez (www.stanleybermudez.com) .

One of the main missions of our group is to expose people in Georgia to the diversity and talent of Latin Artists. We also try to exhibit as a group at a variety of venues such as galleries and art centers as well as our own individual solo efforts. In many of our shows we sometimes include guest Latino artists and during our opening receptions try to include typical food and music from the different countries represented.

Please join us for this free event at the Quinlan January 24th, 1 PM – 3 PM. Free admission. No RSVP required. For more info call us 770-536-2575 or visit our website QVAC.ORG


A big thank you to Fajitas Mexican Restaurant located at 1210 Thompson Bridge Rd. Gainesville, GA 30501. For sponsoring refreshments at this event! Call them for your next big party or catering needs!
770-534-7222
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Contrapunto: Art Exhibit at Quinlan Visual Arts Center

Art Exhibit: Latin American Art group "Contrapunto."

First Thursday Downtown Art Walk
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When:
April 3, 2014 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location:
Rialto Center for the Arts
80 Forsyth Street Northwest
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30303
USA

Contact:
Rialto Center for the Arts404-413-9849E-mailEvent website

Come join us on the First Thursday of each month on a self-guided tour and experience the magnificent art being featured at various venues in historic Downtown Atlanta. The Rialto Visual Art Series transforms the Rialto lobby and mezzanine into an exhibition space for projects organized by Karen Comer Lowe. Exhibitions relate to Rialto Center performances or city-wide arts initiatives including Atlanta Celebrates Photography.

Weekday Exhibition Hours: Monday – Friday, 10am – 4:30pm.

Contrapunto Exhibition Dates: March 20 – June 2, 2014

Participating Gallery Information and Walk Map: www.downtownfirstthursdays.com

April 3rd and May 1st - Contrapunto is a group of Latin American Visual artists working and living in Georgia. The group was founded by Venezuelan surrealist painter Carlos A. Solis back in 2009. Its members are Mexican Abstract painter – Jorge Arcos, Venezuelan Pop Artist – Stanley Bermudez, Peruvian Surrealist Abstract painter – Pedro Fuertes and Peruvian Abstract painter – Dora Lopez
Artist bios may be found on their websites:

Carlos Solis carlosaugustossolis.blogspot.com

Dora Lopez www.doralopez.com

Jorge Arcos www.jorgearcosart.com

Pedro Fuertes www.pedrofuertesb.com

Stanley Bermudez www.stanleybermudez.com

New Painting: El Dorado

El Dorado

Oil on Canvas

60" x 48"

2013

Art Exhibit: "Raices"

Carlos Solis youtube video

Art Exhibit_Group Contrapunto: Bloomingdales, Lennox Mall.

Art Talk

ARTIST TALK(in conjunction with the exhibition "Contrapunto")

Saturday May 19, 3-5 PM
Please join us for an informal conversation with four of the artists as they discuss their work, the creative process and share some perspectives on issues in Latin American Art

"Artists from Latin America have consistently and imaginatively forged their own centers ably moving between Europe, the United States, the Caribbean, Central and South America and often instigating, igniting, and cross fertilizing some of the twentieth century’s most far reaching and significant artistic movements and practices, from cubism and surrealism to constructivism and abstraction".

Left to Right: Carlos Solis, Jose Pena, Pedro Fuertes and Stanley Bermudez Photo: Jeff Orr

“Contrapunto: Six Contemporary Latin American Artists” presents the work of six artists of Latin heritage who have settled in the United States and have lived or live in the Atlanta area.

The works in the exhibition span a range of modern and contemporary art practices - from early modernism to classical surrealism, to pop, to abstraction to color field, and photography. Artists represented are Aixa Caldera, Alexis Mendoza, Carlos Solis, Jose Pena, Pedro Fuertes and
Stanley Bermudez.

The exhibition runs thru May 31. Gallery Hours are Thurs-Sat noon-6 pm and other times by appointment.


See Photos of Opening
Read article in Visionary Artistry Magazine
Read article in Mundo Hispanico

Art Partners Presents High Arts Day

Size: 12" x 10" Medium: Oil on canvas

I'm happy to announce that I'm going to have the opportunity to show one painting at the High Museum this October.

What: Breakfast & shopping, Luncheon, Home Tours and Exhibit

When: Sunday, October 24, 2010 6:00PM to 9:00PM

Monday, November 15, 2010

Where: High Museum of Art

Audience: Supporters of the Arts

2009 Leading Support: Georgia Power

Cost:  $150 per person for 1 ticket to High Arts Day
$ 500 for Gold Petron includes 2 tickets to Gold Patron Party and 1
ticket to High Arts Day