Shiloh Langwell
Painting 1
Molly Zimmer
10/13/2017
Omar Ortiz
Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico in 1977, Omar Ortiz started his art career as a Graphic Designer. After graduating from a Design for Graphic Communication program, Mr. Ortiz found himself drawn to hyperrealistic oil paintings in 2002, and has been painting ever since. One of the most considerable influences, as his teacher, to his work is the painter Carmen Alarcon. He continues to dedicate himself to his work. Predominantly featuring the human figure coupled with full textures and vibrant fabrics. I was drawn to his work for the amazing detail, and the amazing skin tones he achieves. Mr. Ortiz has stated that he greatly enjoys “the challenge of reproducing the skin tones with natural light and the nuances it gives us, particularly in bright environments”(Ortiz). Mr. Ortiz has had his work in many exhibits, publications, runs seminars on hyperrealism, and sells his speciality skin pigment mixtures. Below I will show some images from his oldest published paintings, as well as his newest. I would highly recommend taking a look at his website to see the amazing artistic transformation he has undergone. All of Omar Ortiz’s work can be found at his website at: http://www.omarortiz.com.mx/
Exhibits
2016 "Realism and its Consequences" - Torres Bicentenario Museum - Toluca, Edo Mexico, Mex
2015 "New Values" - Galeria Arte Libre - Zaragoza Spain
2014 "2nd Portrait Competition - ModPortrait" - Galeria Arte Libre / MEAM - Zaragoza Spain
2013 "La Femme" - Gallery Divart - Polanco Mexico City
2012 "Individual Exhibition" - Actinver building - Ciudad Santa Fe DF Mex
2012 "Summer Show" - Rarity Gallery - Mykonos Greece
2012 "Art Revolution Taipei" - World Trade Center, X Power Gallery -Taipei Taiwan
2011 "Winter Show" - Plus One Gallery - London UK
2010 "Collective" - Plus One Gallery - London UK
2010 "In your face" - Blackheath Gallery - London UK
2010 "Summer Exhibition 2010" - Blackheath Gallery - London UK
2010 "Petals and Thorns" - Regional Museum of Guadalajara- Guadalajara Jalisco Mex
2009 "christmas exhibition 2009" - blackheath gallery - London UK
2009 "The figure" - Blackheath Gallery - London UK
2009 "Summer exhibition 2009" - Blackheath Gallery - London UK
2009 "lijst-in gallery" - Roosendaal Netherlands
2008 "Something more than realism" - Zaragoza Spain
2005 "Contemporary Plastic Artists of Guadalajara" - Culiacan Sinaloa Mexico.
2005 "Petals and Thorns" - Espacio del Arte Televisa - Guadalajara Jalisco Mex
Publications
2012 "Calendario 2013 Actinver" - Mexico DF
2012 “Libro Anuario Artelibre” Arte y Libertad VII – Zaragoza España
2012 “ART.INVESTMENT” – Taiwan Taipei
2012 “7080″ (Chinese Contemporary Art News) – Taiwan Taipei
2012 “ART.INVESTMENT” – Taiwan Taipei
2011 “Splendido” Revista – Mexico DF
2011 “Libro Anuario Artelibre” Arte y Libertad VI – Zaragoza España
2010 “Poets & Artists” – Chicago Ilinois USA
2010 “Libro Anuario Artelibre” Arte y Libertad V – Zaragoza España
2009 “Libro Anuario Artelibre” Arte y Libertad IV – Zaragoza España
2008 “Libro Anuario Artelibre” Arte y Libertad III – Zaragoza España
2008 Revista “GRAFILIA” – Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico
2007 “Libro Anuario Artelibre” El Arte y la Palabra – Zaragoza España
Paintings
White/Oil on Canvas/190x160cm/2003
The Bather/Oil on Canvas/190x160cm/2003
The Dancer/Oil on Canvas/140x180cm/2016
To Rome/Oil on Canvas/140x180cm/2016
Leap of Faith III/Oil on Canvas/140x180cm/2016
Frida Kahlo/Oil on Canvas/100x80cm/2016
The Sunset of the Will/Oil on Canvas/110x140cm/2017
The Ice Sea/Oil on Canvas/100x140cm/2017
On top of being really great at mixing skin tone palettes, Ortiz also handles texture masterfully. You really get a sense for all the wrinkles or smoothness of the skin as it contrasts with the environment.
ReplyDeleteThe variance in whites in the last painting of the figure on the couch in the landscape is stunning! I think the cross composition, and limited use of red draws the eye into the figure instead of getting lost in the whitescape behind. Great work on compiling your images, listing the image information, and also your description of the artist's interest in skin tones. How did you encounter this artist?
ReplyDeleteI first encountered this artist through Instagram. I was searching through looking at some artists over the summer, and he really caught my attention.
DeleteThe first painting with the fabric is very beautiful, because its so simple, yet has so much detail. I like it.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting that he was originally interested in Graphic Design instead of painting. Especially, because his works are so hyperrealistic I would just expect to see his painting style being more of a Pop Art style, but this paintings are so beautifully composed and detailed.
ReplyDeleteI love the design choice. I like how vibrant the colors are, and the expressive of the people particularly of the couple.
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