Violet Moon, 2024

Jose Luis De la Barra Bellido  

Artist Statement:

Basically my works are creations that has as main base the human figure, in a magical world full of fantasy, I define myself in the imaginary "Realism", my process is very methodical and quality of my work as bill, I am passionate about the creation since I was a child and I can say that I have achieved my purpose in the ART. I try to give beauty in a dreamlike world of imagination. My experience of having lived in New York and participating in various galleries gave me the motivation to continue working on what I'm passionate about. I currently live in Lima, Peru where i have my workshop in a valley outside of the city..

Education:

Degree Escuela Nacional Superior de Bellas Artes, Lima, Perú (1984).

Desing Architectura, Instituto Metropolitano (1976).

Presidente de la Asociación Nacional de Artistas plásticos - Perú. ANART-Peru.

Awards & Distinctions:

"International Art Contest SOHO" 1998, sponsored by Agora Galley, New York, USA.
The Best of 123 SOHO 2006 Award, New York. 2006.
First Place "Human Figure" Guild Art Guide, Florida, 2008.

Exhibitions:

International Art Fair "ART REVOLUTION TAIPEI" 2013,14,15,16,18, Taiwan, www.arts.org.tw.
Art Gallery America 92, "Arte Peru", 2017, lima,Perú.
 

Professional/Teaching Experience:

Independent art teacher, professional advisor to artists in improving their artistic process techniques, since 2003.

Artistic Influences:

Chagal, Paul Klee...