Kamalky Laureano
Kamalky Laureano (born 1983) is a Dominican-born Mexican hyperrealist painter.[1][2] Living in Mexico City since 2006, he has made his life and work in that country.
Education[edit]
In 2002 Laureano attended the National School of Fine Arts. Then was later accepted into Altos De Chavon School of Design in the Dominican Republic in 2004.[3]
Laureano continued to produce work in Mexico and was able to win scholarships to continue supporting the Faculty of Arts and Design of the National Autonomous University of Mexico.[4]
Artworks[edit]
Laureano’s paintings look like high-resolution photos at first glance. These large detailed portraits include textures such as skin, freckles, and pores.[5] He can depict faces clearly while also including shading and blurs.[6] These photo-realistic portraits and landscapes which are large-scale acrylic on canvas.[7] These works are motivated by Laureano’s experiences in life.[8] He uses art to communicate the conscious living of the world around us.[9]
Portraits[edit]
Most recognized work is the hyper-realistic portraits, made with incredibly strong details in eyes, skin, and hair textures in acrylic.[9][10]
Exhibitions[edit]
Group Exhibition[edit]
An Island on Another Map[edit]
Since Laureano has been creating art in Mexico. He was one of five Dominican artists that were offered to participate for an exhibition aiming to present the collaborating cultures and the Dominican contemporary art that was being produced in Mexico.[4] This exhibition included other artists that were living and producing art in Mexico, America Rodriguez, Daysi Baes, Niurka Guzman, Madeline Jimenez, Dorit Weil, Jose Francisco Baez Ferreira, Javier Reyes, and Mexican guest Jose Luis Bustamante.[11]
Other[edit]
Laureano’s work has been showcased in different countries, including Italy, Argentina, France, and Mexico. He was featured in the Paul Mahder Gallery in the past and his work has been offered at auctions multiple times.[12] He continues to work as an artist located in Mexico City since 2006.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ Uptas, Aušrys (2019-01-09). "This Artist's Paintings Are So Realistic, You'll Probably Think They Are Photos (50 Images)". Demilked. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ "Laureano Kamalky". Africultures (in French). Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ Expósito, Francisco G. (jueves, 25 de agosto de 2016). "Por amor al arte: Kamalky Laureano". Por amor al arte. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b Jornada, La. "'Una isla en otro mapa', exposición de artistas dominicanos en México". www.lajornadamaya.mx. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ "Clancy Tucker's Blog, page 49". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ Maik (2019-01-10). "Malerei: Kamalky Laureano". LangweileDich.net (in German). Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ "Paintings by Kamalky Laureano". Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ "Kamalky Laureano - Art for Sale". Pixels. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ a b c "▷ Kamalky Laureano | Achat d'Œuvres et Biographie - Artsper". ▷ Artsper | Achat tableaux et œuvres d'Art Contemporain (in French). Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ "Precise and Highly Detailed Paintings". Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ Jornada, La. "'Una isla en otro mapa', exposición de artistas dominicanos en México". www.lajornadamaya.mx. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ https://www.mutualart.com/Artist/Kamalky-Laureano/CC2AD6C684412532.
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