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Rufo Criado, Variations 1999
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Rufo Criado, "Variaciones No. 16"
Description:
Step into the abstract world of Rufo Criado's "Variaciones No. 16," an intriguing composition that merges geometric forms with a play of light and photography. The artwork, created in 1999, showcases Criado's unique artistic language, which finds inspiration in constructivism while incorporating elements of photography and light. The abstract nature of the piece invites viewers to explore and interpret the geometric shapes and the interplay of mixed media elements within the composition.
Artist:
Rufo Criado, a Spanish artist born in 1952, has established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary art. His artistic journey has been marked by national and international exhibitions held in prestigious institutions and art galleries. Criado's work has contributed to the cultural revitalization of Burgos, positioning the city within the realm of Spanish contemporary art. Notably, he played a pivotal role as the director of the CAB (Centro de Arte Caja de Burgos), where he curated exhibitions featuring renowned artists, showcasing his dedication to both his own artistic production and the promotion of contemporary art.
Medium, Dimensions, and Condition:
Criado's "Variaciones No. 16" is executed in mixed media, allowing for a diverse range of materials and techniques to be incorporated into the artwork. The dimensions of the piece measure 40 x 30 cm (15.7 x 11.8 inches), offering an intimate yet impactful scale. The artwork is in overall good condition, preserving the artist's original vision and ensuring its continued appreciation.
Notes and Significance:
On the verso of the artwork, you will find the artist's signature, the date of creation (1999), and the title "Variaciones No. 16." These notations authenticate the piece and provide valuable context for understanding its place within Criado's body of work. As a constructivist artist, Criado has garnered recognition within the contemporary art sphere. His presence on the online platform "Geoform" and his participation in prestigious art fairs like ARCO (Spain) and Art Colonia (Germany) further demonstrate his artistic significance and reach.
Criado's artistic contributions have been acknowledged through various publications and archives. His work is featured in "100 Spanish Artists," published by EXIT Publications, and is included in the Documentary Archive of Artists of Castilla y León (ADACYL) at MUSAC in León. These acknowledgments further solidify his position as a notable artist within the Spanish art scene.
"Variaciones No. 16" by Rufo Criado offers viewers an immersive experience into the realm of constructivism, photography, and light. The abstract geometric composition invites contemplation and interpretation, encouraging a dialogue between the artist's intentions and the viewer's personal response. Through his artistic endeavors and contributions, Criado has left an indelible mark on the contemporary art landscape, bridging the realms of form and expression in the realm of Spanish contemporary art.
Professional career
Criado is a painter who has generated his own language between constructivism, photography and light. His professional activity as an artist has been developed by holding both national and international exhibitions in institutions and art galleries. He is a cultural promoter who has contributed to revitalizing the city of Burgos and positioning it in Spanish contemporary art.
Director of the CAB, he was the main architect in the start-up of the museum. He not only directed the museum, but also organized the program with exhibitions by renowned artists. He has also curated exhibitions. Once the institution was consolidated, he left directing in 2006 to concentrate on his own artistic production.
As a constructivist artist he appears on the online platform "Geoform", active since 2005, specialized in collecting international artists working in the field of form in contemporary art.
Participate in international contemporary art fairs such as the Spanish ARCO fair in multiple editions, ArteSantander, Art Colonia in Germany, etc.
His work appears in the publication "100 Spanish artists" of EXIT Publications, and in the Documentary Archive of Artists of Castilla y León (ADACYL) of the MUSAC in León.
Exhibitions
Solo exhibitions (Selection from 1992)
1994 Mainel Gallery. Burgos.
1995 AELE Gallery - Evelyn Botella . Madrid. House of Culture. Aranda of Duero.
1996 Rita Garcia Gallery. Valencia "From the earth, from silence". Official Association of Quantity Surveyors. Burgos.
1997 "Of the silence". Janus Avivson Gallery. London
1998 Public University of Navarre. Carlos III Room. Pamplona “Fragments of an order”. AELE-Evelyn Botella Gallery. Madrid. Duero Cultural Center. Burgos Box. Duero Aranda
1999 “Konstruktionen” Adriana Schmidt Gallery. Stuttgart “Ombres d´Automne. Avison Gallery. Paris
2000 “Memory of forms”. Siboney Gallery. Santander (with Néstor Sanmiguel) “Possible dreams”. Lourdes Carcedo Gallery. Burgos "Water that climbs". AELE-Evelyn Botella Gallery. Madrid “Blue-earth”. The Ship Gallery. Valencia “Landscapes of rationality. 1990-2000”. Amos Salvador Room. Logroño 2001-2002 “Metallic Glass (Purple) Traveling exhibition through Castilla y León.
2003 “Boxes of light” AELE-Evelyn Botella Gallery. Madrid
2004 "Displacements". Minimal Contemporary Art Gallery. Port. Portugal
2005 "Reflections". Fernando Silio Gallery. Santander
2006 The Ship Gallery. Valencia
2007 “Speed over water”. AELE-Evelyn Botella Gallery. "The Bridge of Vision". Santander Museum of Fine Arts. Eastern Market. Santander “Ojos de agua”. Church of Santa Eulalia of the Catalans. Cervantes Institute. Palermo. Italy
2008 "Eyes of water". Church of San Biagio Maggiore. Naples. Italy "Like who wears a glow." Adora Calvo Gallery. Salamanca
2009 "Eyes of water". Cervantes Institute. Warsaw. Poland "Ojos de agua". Instituto Cervantes. New Delhi. India "Ojos de agua". Cervantes Institute. Tokyo. Japan.
2010 "In the green distance". CAB, Caja de Burgos Art Center. "When sounds dream". Evelyn Bottle Gallery. Madrid “Sounds of light”. Juan Silio Gallery. Santander
2011 "Places of passage". PhotoEspaña 2011. Evelyn Botella Gallery. Madrid.
"Resonances" Adora Calvo Gallery. Salamanca. 12
"33 tears of silence". Patio Herreriano Museum. Valladolid
2012 “Ur soinuak. Sounds of water.Sounds of water” Sala Rekalde. Bilbao “April 2012”. Evelyn Bottle Gallery. Madrid.
2013 “Mountain in the water” With Julián Valle. Río 10 Gallery. Quintanilla Vivar (Burgos). “April 2012”. House of Culture. Aranda de Duero (Burgos).
2014 "Ornamental Counterpoints". Alcobendas Art Center. Madrid.
Collective exhibitions (selection)
His work is part of the most relevant collective abstract art exhibitions such as the IVAM in 2009 in the abstract art exhibition entitled "La Línea roja"
Description:
Step into the abstract world of Rufo Criado's "Variaciones No. 16," an intriguing composition that merges geometric forms with a play of light and photography. The artwork, created in 1999, showcases Criado's unique artistic language, which finds inspiration in constructivism while incorporating elements of photography and light. The abstract nature of the piece invites viewers to explore and interpret the geometric shapes and the interplay of mixed media elements within the composition.
Artist:
Rufo Criado, a Spanish artist born in 1952, has established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary art. His artistic journey has been marked by national and international exhibitions held in prestigious institutions and art galleries. Criado's work has contributed to the cultural revitalization of Burgos, positioning the city within the realm of Spanish contemporary art. Notably, he played a pivotal role as the director of the CAB (Centro de Arte Caja de Burgos), where he curated exhibitions featuring renowned artists, showcasing his dedication to both his own artistic production and the promotion of contemporary art.
Medium, Dimensions, and Condition:
Criado's "Variaciones No. 16" is executed in mixed media, allowing for a diverse range of materials and techniques to be incorporated into the artwork. The dimensions of the piece measure 40 x 30 cm (15.7 x 11.8 inches), offering an intimate yet impactful scale. The artwork is in overall good condition, preserving the artist's original vision and ensuring its continued appreciation.
Notes and Significance:
On the verso of the artwork, you will find the artist's signature, the date of creation (1999), and the title "Variaciones No. 16." These notations authenticate the piece and provide valuable context for understanding its place within Criado's body of work. As a constructivist artist, Criado has garnered recognition within the contemporary art sphere. His presence on the online platform "Geoform" and his participation in prestigious art fairs like ARCO (Spain) and Art Colonia (Germany) further demonstrate his artistic significance and reach.
Criado's artistic contributions have been acknowledged through various publications and archives. His work is featured in "100 Spanish Artists," published by EXIT Publications, and is included in the Documentary Archive of Artists of Castilla y León (ADACYL) at MUSAC in León. These acknowledgments further solidify his position as a notable artist within the Spanish art scene.
"Variaciones No. 16" by Rufo Criado offers viewers an immersive experience into the realm of constructivism, photography, and light. The abstract geometric composition invites contemplation and interpretation, encouraging a dialogue between the artist's intentions and the viewer's personal response. Through his artistic endeavors and contributions, Criado has left an indelible mark on the contemporary art landscape, bridging the realms of form and expression in the realm of Spanish contemporary art.
Professional career
Criado is a painter who has generated his own language between constructivism, photography and light. His professional activity as an artist has been developed by holding both national and international exhibitions in institutions and art galleries. He is a cultural promoter who has contributed to revitalizing the city of Burgos and positioning it in Spanish contemporary art.
Director of the CAB, he was the main architect in the start-up of the museum. He not only directed the museum, but also organized the program with exhibitions by renowned artists. He has also curated exhibitions. Once the institution was consolidated, he left directing in 2006 to concentrate on his own artistic production.
As a constructivist artist he appears on the online platform "Geoform", active since 2005, specialized in collecting international artists working in the field of form in contemporary art.
Participate in international contemporary art fairs such as the Spanish ARCO fair in multiple editions, ArteSantander, Art Colonia in Germany, etc.
His work appears in the publication "100 Spanish artists" of EXIT Publications, and in the Documentary Archive of Artists of Castilla y León (ADACYL) of the MUSAC in León.
Exhibitions
Solo exhibitions (Selection from 1992)
1994 Mainel Gallery. Burgos.
1995 AELE Gallery - Evelyn Botella . Madrid. House of Culture. Aranda of Duero.
1996 Rita Garcia Gallery. Valencia "From the earth, from silence". Official Association of Quantity Surveyors. Burgos.
1997 "Of the silence". Janus Avivson Gallery. London
1998 Public University of Navarre. Carlos III Room. Pamplona “Fragments of an order”. AELE-Evelyn Botella Gallery. Madrid. Duero Cultural Center. Burgos Box. Duero Aranda
1999 “Konstruktionen” Adriana Schmidt Gallery. Stuttgart “Ombres d´Automne. Avison Gallery. Paris
2000 “Memory of forms”. Siboney Gallery. Santander (with Néstor Sanmiguel) “Possible dreams”. Lourdes Carcedo Gallery. Burgos "Water that climbs". AELE-Evelyn Botella Gallery. Madrid “Blue-earth”. The Ship Gallery. Valencia “Landscapes of rationality. 1990-2000”. Amos Salvador Room. Logroño 2001-2002 “Metallic Glass (Purple) Traveling exhibition through Castilla y León.
2003 “Boxes of light” AELE-Evelyn Botella Gallery. Madrid
2004 "Displacements". Minimal Contemporary Art Gallery. Port. Portugal
2005 "Reflections". Fernando Silio Gallery. Santander
2006 The Ship Gallery. Valencia
2007 “Speed over water”. AELE-Evelyn Botella Gallery. "The Bridge of Vision". Santander Museum of Fine Arts. Eastern Market. Santander “Ojos de agua”. Church of Santa Eulalia of the Catalans. Cervantes Institute. Palermo. Italy
2008 "Eyes of water". Church of San Biagio Maggiore. Naples. Italy "Like who wears a glow." Adora Calvo Gallery. Salamanca
2009 "Eyes of water". Cervantes Institute. Warsaw. Poland "Ojos de agua". Instituto Cervantes. New Delhi. India "Ojos de agua". Cervantes Institute. Tokyo. Japan.
2010 "In the green distance". CAB, Caja de Burgos Art Center. "When sounds dream". Evelyn Bottle Gallery. Madrid “Sounds of light”. Juan Silio Gallery. Santander
2011 "Places of passage". PhotoEspaña 2011. Evelyn Botella Gallery. Madrid.
"Resonances" Adora Calvo Gallery. Salamanca. 12
"33 tears of silence". Patio Herreriano Museum. Valladolid
2012 “Ur soinuak. Sounds of water.Sounds of water” Sala Rekalde. Bilbao “April 2012”. Evelyn Bottle Gallery. Madrid.
2013 “Mountain in the water” With Julián Valle. Río 10 Gallery. Quintanilla Vivar (Burgos). “April 2012”. House of Culture. Aranda de Duero (Burgos).
2014 "Ornamental Counterpoints". Alcobendas Art Center. Madrid.
Collective exhibitions (selection)
His work is part of the most relevant collective abstract art exhibitions such as the IVAM in 2009 in the abstract art exhibition entitled "La Línea roja"
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