Contrapunto Art Exhibit

Art Reception at The Rialto

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."

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