I am no longer looking for myself, I know that art is part of me and nourishing it feeds my soul as much as a good plate of food feeds my organism. I confirmed this yesterday, since I arrived in Chile, I have had several encounters with the art world, each one with details that make it stand out, from exhibitions to fairs. However, this past Monday, June 24, my heart felt at home again.
I went to a conversation with the Chilean artist Carlos Ampuero, about his exhibition: The Angel of History, it was like a retrospective, since he started in this world, how was his inspiration, the migratory process as a student, then as a teacher and now his creative process for this immersive exhibition.
Listening attentively to artists talk about the development of a work is something that always catches my attention and this time was no exception. First, I was surprised by the size of his canvases, then, the lighting he achieves in his paintings. The detail work he does is worthy of a professional consecrated as a teacher. My admiration and respect increased when I listened to him so moved and polite answering all the questions.
But, what caught my attention the most was the practicality of his way of thinking, I really applaud it because I have long been cleaning the image of the irresponsible artist, trapped in the "illusory bohemia". Carlos Ampuero is an artist with his feet on the ground, but he knows that the mysticism of his talent is educated, but it only depends on him to paint every day and not on a magic cloud.
I came out of this experience very moved, first because it was a challenge for me to go out alone, because, yesterday, it was one of the coldest days, also because being my only free day I had other things to do, but I honored Julia Cameron's book: Art Must Be a Habit and Not a Luxury. And, if I'm already on this path, I might as well give it the attention it deserves. I identified with the words of the artists present, the more adult ones to be specific. However, I am pleased to have a different and still somewhat young crusade (laughs).
As one of the sacred books says: "Man does not live by bread alone". As much as you can, make your art a habit, having experiences different from the usual, some that remind you of your beginnings, where you want to go. I was in that room and I felt again the curious spirit of being the exhibitor, because if I am sure of something and I confirmed once again, is that we all have a story to tell and what better way to do it than through our art.
Thanks hivers, for your attention, at the end I leave the links to the gallery and the artist, so you have more detail. The photos are my own record with redmi note 13. Edited in Canva. May the art be with you, and may you be the ones to visit the muse and invite her to work, you will thank her later.
Carlos Ampuero
Hola Afrika. Que forma tan linda de ver el arte, y que bueno que hayas tenido la posibilidad de visitar esta muestra. Las obras son muy lindas, seguramente fue conmovedor.
Gracias por compartir tu día en Daily Blog. Te mando un saludo 💕
Laura gracias a ti por la inspiración y el espacio 🌹☕
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