Octavio was born on 28 february 1943 in celaya, guanajuato, mexico. List of works featured works 7 all artworks by date 110 36 all artworks by date 101 36. Part of a series of practical, inspirational and luxurious flame tree sketch books combining highquality production with magnificent fine art, the co. Surrealist painter octavio ocampo creates amazing optical. In high school, ocampo painted murals for the preparatory school and. Octavio ocampo is a mexican art director, surrealist painter and sculptor. The most unique art prints of metamorphic, optical illusion, religious, surrealistic, and fantasy art prints and posters. Octavio ocampo was born on february 28 th, 1943 in celaya, a city in the state of guanajuato, mexico.
As a member of an artistic family, he started studying art from a very early age. At first i was looking really close at it and could only see the flowers. Octavio rodriguez works at the art department at pixar. Octavio ocampo artist octavio ocampo was born in celaya, guanajuato, mexico on february 28, 1943. Art brokerage is the first online fine art brokerage. In high school, ocampo painted murals for the preparatory school and the city hall of celaya. He currently works primarily in the metamorphic style using a technique of superimposing and juxtaposing realistic and figurative details within the images that he creates. Education octavio ocampo studied art from early childhood. He was educated at the fine art institute, mexico city and the san francisco art institute, graduating in 1974. His mother was a homemaker with artistic skills, an actress and did elaborate knitting. I think that it is amazing that he would be able to create two paintings in one. Metamorphic art by arte metamorfico, 9783283012120, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Metamorphic art, as its called, is the specialty of child prodigy octavio ocampo, a prolific artist whos works has stunned thousands, if not millions of observers, and has become an icon at the forefront of the mexican art scene.
Octavio ocampo was born on february 28, 1943 in celaya, guanajuato, mexico. He believes loaded images to be his tools as an artistan idea that became manifest in his 2011 exhibition the painters equipment. Solitude is the profoundest fact of the human condition. Octavio ocampo, one of mexicos most prolific artists optical illusion paintings authentic hand painted canvas art famous oil paintings free shipping link below. Octavio ocampo born in 1943 in celaya, guanajuato, mexico flowers painting style.
Christs face is heavy with sorrow as he takes on the sins of the world and makes his incredible sacrifice on the cross. Metamorphic art book online at best prices in india on. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Quotations by octavio paz, mexican poet, born march 31, 1914. Everyone from the art connoisseur to businessmen and professionals are thrilled by the reactions they get when one of his pieces is on their walls. See more ideas about octavio ocampo, illusion art and illusion paintings. Metamorphic paintings mexican art by octavio ocampo pondly. Jun 27, 2014 1943 mexican optical illusion painter. Artistes mexicainsdessin illusion effet optiqueart surprenanttromperiepeinture dessinvisagesympacomment. See more ideas about illusion art, octavio ocampo and optical illusions. Though the book itself and, of course, the art within it is gorgeous, the text and translation fail to.
Every piece of art by octavio ocampo is an illusion to the eyes and a trick to the mind. Join facebook to connect with octavio ocampo and others you may know. See more ideas about octavio ocampo, illusion art and optical illusions. While attending art school, ocampo revealed his manual dexterity by making paper mache crafts. See the art of octavio ocampo at visions fine art gallery, sedona arizona. Octavio ocampo is represented in the united states by the visions fine art. Metamorphic art sa far du ett mejl nar boken gar att kopa igen. Octavio ocampo, one of mexicos most prolific artists. Art is an invention of aesthetics, which in turn is an invention of philosophers. Octavio ocampo born 28 february 1943 in celaya, guanajuato, mexico. Adolfo married socorro romero garcia on month day 1975, at age 45 at marriage place. A beautiful collection of the metamorphic art of one one of mexicos most prolific artists octavio ocampo works primarily in the metamorphic style, using a technique of superimposing and juxtaposing realistic and figurative details within the images that he creates. Octavio ocampomexican surrealist painter artpeople.
Participate in developing a biography for octavio ocampo. Surrealism i chose this piece because it is a great example. Octavio ocampo born february 28, 1943, mexican painter. Manuel ocampo composes his paintings using motifs from popular western iconography, religious symbols, filipino kitsch, art history, and literature.
Octavio ocampo is represented in the united states by the visions fine art gallery in sedona, arizona. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Octavio ocampo born 28 february 1943 in celaya, guanajuato, mexico is a mexican surrealist painter. There will be book festivals, workshops, ceremonyworkshops, a sacred nature retreat day, and some events in the netherlands. Now ocampo works and resides in tepoztlan, north of mexico city. Octavio ocampo was born in celaya, guanajuato, mexico on february 28, 1943. Faces come into focus at a distance and metamorphose into something else entirely in close up. His father, rafael angel ocampo, was an engineer, mechanic and electrician. Octavio ocampo artist biography for octavio ocampo. Growing up in a family of designers, he first studied art as a boy. Discover the intricate beauty of his metamorphicstyle art work in this collection.
Octavio ocampo historical records and family trees. Family of birds the longer one looks at his work, the more that is revealed. He grew up in a family of designers, and studied art from early childhood. At art school, ocampo constructed papier mache figures for floats, altars, and ornaments that were used during carnival parades and other festivals. Metamorphic art by arte metamorfico online at alibris. He has worked on coco, incredibles 2, monsters university and many other films. Art, philosophy, religion, and the history of the world converge as paz celebrates the richness of mexico in these fourteen dazzling essays. Flowers become faces, mountains speak to each other, and mourners over a coffin become the face of christ. Around the world millions of people have become enthralled with his innovative style. Creating biographies or improving upon them is a work in progress, and we welcome information from our knowledgeable viewers.
Calvary by octavio ocampo 4 sizes available calvary is a painting of hope. Art the easiest way to buy and sell art online safely. Ruth rivera, daughter of artist and muralist diego rivera, and maria luisa mendoza encouraged him to attend the school of painting and sculpture of the national. The mexican painter octavio ocampo produces compelling, masterfully composed images that are testament to the idea that a pictures meaning is constituted at least in part by the observer. Octavio rodriguez cano scribbles sketch art book pixar. Through the face of jesus suffering, we can see the crucifixion which is the sacrifice christ made for all humanity. The talents of octavio are not limited to painting and sculpture, but also extended to acting and dancing. Octavio paz lozano was a mexican writer, poet, and diplomat, and the winner of the 1982 neustadt international prize for literature and the 1990 nobel prize for literature for impassioned writing with wide horizons, characterized by sensuous intelligence and humanistic integrity. Printed by the artist in very limited quantity these books are very tough to find these days. Adolfo octavio gaston ocampo alfaro was born circa 1930, to octavio ocampo and cora alfaro. Several collections in mexico contain his work, and individual works of his have been commissioned for former president jimmy carter, jane fonda, cher, and cesar chavez.
Ocampo, who pursued a film and theatre career for some time alongside his art studies, uses the term metamorphic to describe his art, which is also often described as surrealist. Buy a cheap copy of essays on mexican art book by octavio paz. Artists not classified as american in our database may have limited biographical data compared to the extensive information about american artists. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Octavio ocampo is one of mexicos most prolific artists. Octavio ocampo optical illusions and metamorphic art.
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