The Ghosts From The Past and Future
Oil on canvas
24" x 30"
2019
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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Art Show: Blackness in Latin America- Andre Guichard Gallery, Chicago.
at 6:00pm - 10:00pm in CDT
Gallery Guichard
436 E 47th St, Chicago, Illinois 60653
ARTISTS:
Jorge Arcos
Stanley Bermudez
Pedro Fuertes
Dora Lopez
Carlos Solis
Alexis Mendoza
Jose Peña
Margarita Fresco Crespo
Carlos Barberena
Ismael Checo
Reinaldo Vargas
Carolina Rojas
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.
The members of Contrapunto; Jorge Arcos, Stanley Bermudez, Pedro Fuertes, Dora Lopez, and Carlos Solis would exhibit their work along several Afro Latino artists like Alexis Mendoza, Jose Peña, Margarita Fresco Crespo, Carlos Barberena, Ismael Checo and guest artists Reinaldo Vargas and Carolina Rojas. The range of media and techniques in this project goes from drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and installation.
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Saturday, April 18, 2015
New Painting: Music for the Heart and Soul
Title: "Music for the Heart and Soul"
40" x 30"
Oil on Canvas
2015
Oil on Canvas
2015
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Monday, July 7, 2014
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Art Exhibit: Spirituality
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What does “Spirtuality” mean? Spirtuality is personal. It is our soul. It is our connection with God, nature and our fellow human beings. Come and explore your Spirtuality through the eyes of local artist’s Monika Ruiz, Rey Vargas, Carlos Solis, Maria Lucia Sarmiento, Tamara Hyde, Larry Holland, Feliz Berroa, Jose Pena and Domingo Castro Olivero.
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Monday, November 4, 2013
New Painting: San Benito
San Benito de Palermo
Oil on canvas
30" x 24"
2013
Benedict the Moor, O.F.M., (Italian: San
Benedetto il Moro, 1526 – April 4, 1589) was an Italian Franciscan friar
in Sicily who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic[1] and Lutheran
churches.[2] Born of Moorish (or
African) slaves, he was freed at birth and became known for his charity.
As a young man he joined a Franciscan-affiliated hermit group, whose
leader he became. In 1564 he was sent to the Franciscan friary in
Palermo, where he continued good works.
Veneration of Benedict is spread throughout Latin America, from Mexico through Argentina. In Venezuela, particularly, his devotion is spread through the country's various states, and he is celebrated on many different dates, according to the local traditions.
Veneration of Benedict is spread throughout Latin America, from Mexico through Argentina. In Venezuela, particularly, his devotion is spread through the country's various states, and he is celebrated on many different dates, according to the local traditions.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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Monday, March 25, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
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