Sol Dorado-Art Gallery
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Guadalupe Gaos Ballester
You can start your own Collection of fine etchings from the renowned Mexican artist Guadalupe Gaos Ballester.
The technique
"The development of engraving in copper is a technique which dates back to the fourteenth century, Guadalupe explains the process:
"Start to a copper plate coated with varnish, which traces the design using a metal tip. After the plate is immersed in an acid solution that bites the metal, and recording the picture in low relief. The plate is cleaned and ready to be inked.
"The inking technique requires great manual dexterity and sense of color. The copper plate was engraved apply printing inks of different colors using their fingers, toothpicks and rubber rollers. Then place the wet paper on the inked plate and passes through a press. This technique produces a series of inked prints individually, but of similar design, makes each piece of art is unique and singular. "
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| The collection consists of beautiful representations of marine life, landscapes, still life and folkloric scenes of Mexico, with a particular perception of color and sense of composition that the artist brings to each of her creations. |
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| Her work, presented in diverse formats, stand out for its richness of details as well as for the perfection and delicacy of its manufacture. |
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| Born in Mexico City in 1951. It is the third generation of family artists from Valencia. |
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| His passion for art led her to begin training for eight years of age in the engraving Ballester, founded by her mother and aunt. |
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| there took his first steps inked prints by artists such as Maria Teresa Toral, Guillermo Silva and Santamaría Vicente Gandía. |
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| During four years he studied drawing and painting with masters such as Enrique Zapata and Judith Jacobson. Guadalupe is a biologist by profession, a graduate of the UNAM, where, in addition, studied skill. |
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| Since then, his inclination toward nature has been reflected in his works that invite the viewer to dive into the depths of the oceans, or to make a tour of the most beautiful landscapes in different parts of the world. |
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| His work |
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| Guadalupe Gaos has participated in exhibitions in Mexico, United States and Canada, including the following: Thirteenth Biennial art of Baja California, solo show at Gallery One (Jalisco) |
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| V Symposium of Latin American photography: exhibition of the series "The Sor Juana dream "with photo etchings co-produced with photographer Victor Leon (Havana, Cuba). |
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| Guadalupe But not only enjoys creating each of his works during 17 years has taught courses and workshops in drawing and printmaking. |
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| With a spark in the eyes and an air of satisfaction, says it is never too late to find the true vocation of man. |
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| Now runs her own gallery and studied administration, believing that learning is a continuous process. |
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| Guadalupe belongs to the third generation of family of Valencia artist. |
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| She received her artistic education at the prestigious “Taller de Grabado Ballester”, founded by her mother Rosa and her aunt Josefina Ballester in Mexico City in 1968. |
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| A workplace for renowned artist such as Guillermo Silva Santamaria and Vicente Gandia. |
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| Her artistic vision is enhanced by a master degree in plant ecology, Vochysiaceae. Guadalupe Gaos, Flora de Veracruz 4, Vochysiaceas. |
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| At her Studio in Ensenada, Baja California, Guadalupe employs elements from the ancient etching technique such as burins, varnish, acid and copper plates on which she engraves her drawings. Then hand-inks it before printing them on cotton paper using a hand press. |
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| Editions are limited, numbered and signed by the artist. |
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| The artwork of Guadalupe Gaos Ballester is exhibited in exclusive art galleries of Mexico. |
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