Gabriel Macotela

-Paisaje (deshuesadero y crucifixiones)-
Oil on linen
488 x 732 cm (192 x 288 in)

Biography

Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, 1954.

Studies:

National School of Painting, Sculpture and Engraving "La Esmeralda", INBA, Mexico City.

National School of Visual Arts, ENAP, UNAM, Mexico.

Individual Exhibitions (selection):

2009            Aventura de la mirada, Indianilla Station Cultural Centre, Mexico City.

2007            The Cross Sculpture, Los Cabos, B.C., Mexico.

2006            Mujer chimenea, monumental project at the closed factory of Cemento Tolteca, Mexico City.

2003           Apariencia y transfiguración, López Quiroga Gallery, Mexico City.

1990            El personaje y su sombra, Centro Culturel du Mexique, Paris, France.

1986            Ciudad rota (Broken City), Museum of Modern Art, Mexico City.

1983            Diario horizonte, Carrillo Gil Art Museum, INBA, Mexico City.

1976            Casa del Lago, Mexico D.F.

Awards (selection):

1997            Re-entry to the National System of Creators, FONCA, Mexico.

1987            Honors, I Cuenca Biennial, Ecuador.

1980            Acquisition Award, National Salon of Painting, INBA, Mexico City.

1977            Second Prize for Painting, XII National Contents for Painting and Sculpture Students, Aguascalientes, Mexico.