There are over 1,000 prints of garcia including selfportraits, paintings of him practicing with other members of the band and some shots of him performing on stage. Studio with three doors, antonio lopez garcia, pencil, x. Spanish artist antonio lopez garcia gets his due in this excellent art book catalogue that accompanied a farranging exhibit of his work at the boston museum of. Temporality and deterioration of his material are concepts which define his hyperrealist style. I also am extremely thankful to my friend, tony, for painting a personalized country scene as a surprise retirement gift for me. Interior scenes of dining tables, bathroom sinks, toilets. He is criticized by some art critics for what they consider neoacademism, but praised by others, such as robert hughes, who consider him a master realist. The spanish painter, draughtsman and sculptor antonio lopez garcia is so widely celebrated for the staggering exactitude of his painterly realism that its sometimes easy to neglect the magical, delicate atmospheres he conjures through his technical abilities. The drawings and paintings of antonio lopez garcia by. The book was the inspiration for marc jacobs 2007 arabian nights event.
His paintings of what in anyone elses hands would seem the blandest subject matter imaginablea blank wall, a coat hook, a kitchen. Antonio lopez garcia art monographs and museum exhibition. Jerry garcia was known not only for his music, but for his relaxed, hippie personality. Antonio lopez garcia paintings, sculptures and drawings 19651986.
From the book i was about to finish my accounting studies in order to find a job in an office or a store in town, but i was becoming increasingly interested in drawing. This book, the only comprehensive work on lopez available in english. As the olive tree emerged, those lines moving over the paper hypnotized me. Antonio lopez garcia, the window, 1966 spanish painter and sculptor. An century handillustrated page from an ottoman turk dental book showing a. And we must keep this in mind because the majority of people usually mistake it for traditional figurative painting, as it was interpreted during the extensive historical period in which classicism prevailed, particularly from the beginning of the renaissance, between the 15th and. Jose luis garcia lopez original and limited edition artcollect the highly stylized art by this wellknown comic book illustrator. The jerry garcia family launches online art gallery. We must remember again that the term realism as applied to art was completely uncommon before our time. Artists working was created by antonio lopez garcia in contemporary realism style. The jerry garcia family has unveiled a new digital art gallery featuring the artwork of grateful dead guitarist jerry garcia. Sundown services 4u, hill country landscaping, christmas decor by rain or shine landscaping, hittman construction services, matinez yard service.
Room in tomelloso, pencil three drawings by antonio lopez garcia. The spanish artist antonio lopez garcia is revered worldwide not only for the extreme realism he brings to his paintings and drawings, but because he conveys through this extreme realism a wonderful sensitivity to light, color and space, enabling each to breathe with a tranquility that allows for the encroachments of everyday life. Antonio lopez garcia paintings, sculptures and drawings 19651986 marlborough gallery on. F calvo serraller the spanish artist antonio lopez garcia is revered worldwide not only for the extreme realism he brings to his paintings and drawings, but because he conveys through this extreme realism a wonderful.
The exhibition, although it contained also important earlier work, concentrates. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. We also have many abstract and whimsical jerry garcia photographs to consider. A must have for those who are fans of the work of the greatest living realist. Antonio lopez garcia spanish realist painter, born in 1936 guide to pictures of works by antonio lopez garcia in art museum sites and image archives worldwide.
Oct 23, 2012 explore globalartincs board antonio lopez garcia, followed. A gallery of joan garcias paintings in oil and acrylic. The collected artwork is a profusely illustrated showcase of, and appreciation for, jerry garcias art, life, and creative spirit. An excellent overview of antonio lopez garcia drawings with beautiful reproductions and a refreshingly down to earth and rare essay by antonio lopez himself.
Current additions to my gallery, are plein air paintings of the tampa bay area including lowry park zoo and skippers smokehouse. He is criticized by some art critics for neoacademism, but praised by others, like robert hughes, who consider him a master realist. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover antonio. Considered by many as bourgeois, passe, and incapable of engaging contemporary issues, it has often been relegated to the sphere of the academic art. View antonio lopez garcias profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Text by francisco calvo serraller, antonio lopez garcia. Find more prominent pieces of genre painting at best visual art database. I had already seen a few of lopezs works when i lived in madrid but in the thyssen museum i was able to see all together important pieces between paintings, sculptures and drawings. Antonio lopez garcia was born in 1936, a remarkable figure of spanish magic realism and contemporary realism. Analysis of antonio lopez garcia art surname1 name. I am proud and happy to have bought the painting titled,the sweet taste of freedom by the talented. The price is also very reasonable for a book of this quality. Jose luis garcia lopez original and limited edition art.
Drawings by lopez garcia, antonio and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Francisco calvo serrallers essay discusses themes in lopez s magical realism, many of which can be traced to his later realism. Long held in high esteem in spain he has come to be regarded as one of the most significant artists of our times. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. The spanish artist antonio lopez garcia is revered worldwide no. Still life at the mfa, spains antonio lopez garcia captures an uncannily motionless world. Mujer quemada burnt woman, 1964 oil and polychrome wood. The spanish artist antonio lopez garcia is revered worldwide not only for the extreme realism he brings to his paintings and drawings, but because he conveys.
She cautions me that her translation might not be perfect but i think its good enough to share. The lines moved gracefully across the paper, expressive and harmonious. Antonio lopez garcia paintings, sculptures and drawings. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Other groups of work include a series of scroll drawings each measuring 15 feet in length, a group of lifesize figure drawings, the 1001 body parts series, and a group known as the headless torso. The book includes many large images and closeups of lopezs drawings, paintings, and sculpture. Jerry garcia was known for being the lead guitarist and vocalist of the popular band the grateful dead, a band which rose to fame in the 1960s. Opening with a foreword by mickey hart, the collection features more than 100. Spain he is an artist who seeks everyday aspects in the reality surrounding him, paying an incredible attention to detail.
Francisco calvo serrallers essay discusses themes in lopezs magical realism. See available works on paper, photographs, and prints and multiples for sale and learn about the artist. Antonio lopez garcia museum exhibition catalogues, monographs, artists projects, curatorial writings and essays i still remember a drawing of an olive tree. Choose from lifelike images of him or more eclectic scenes from some of his memorable performances. Spanish artist antonio lopez garcia gets his due in this excellent art bookcatalogue that accompanied a farranging exhibit of his work at the boston museum of. Looking at antonio lopez garcias portrait of maria. Subjects range from florida landscapes and wildlife to botanicals of orchids. Throughout the autumn of 1990, the artist antonio lopezgarcia faces the challenge of painting the quince. Risultati immagini per antonio lopez garcia drawing drawing sketches, art drawings. Panzeras oeuvre also includes allegorical paintings, including the.
A book on the career of antonio lopez, antonio lopez. Spanish realist paintersculptor antonio lopez garcia, born in 1936, taps the secrets latent in everyday scenes or objectsa backyard, a subway, a woman in a. A group of 25 artists from the different creart partner cities participated in it. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Hire the best landscaping companies in san antonio, tx on homeadvisor. The book includes many large images and closeups of lopez s drawings, paintings, and sculpture. Analysis of antonio lopez garcia art surname1 name institution course code date analysis of antonio lopez garcia antonio lopez garcia was conceived in. Roberto rosenman realism has been a problematic style in the 20th century.