Monica Cantillana

Monica Cantillana

Sculptor, painter and ceramist of Chilean origin.

She works and lives in Liege, Belgium.
Since 1985 she has participated in solo and group exhibitions.
The work of the earth and all the techniques of the art fire and loves the passionate side of the oil paint and pastel.
His work on the land has been recognized and rewarded.

Studies

During the Arts Crafts Hainaut, Georges Destrebecq in Mons.

Humanity and his origins in South America are the focus of her inspiration. "It is as if, for shaping and firing techniques borrowed from the ancient traditions, she had managed to make a sustainability which without it would have been sketched, ephemeral, fleeting and momentary that If the fire sanctifies, gentleness essential, integral part of its creation - is still ...
In all his work, its origins appear. You can feel the wind came from beyond the Andes and the heavy shadows of raptors, taken off their glide down reluctantly to do. "
Jo VERBBRUGGHEN international art critic

All her work is imbued with its origins in South America where people are at the center of his inspiration. Besides her favorite material, the earth, she worked glass, whose technique is for her a new source of inspiration. In addition, side painting, she is particularly fond of painting in oil and pastel.
Her work on the land has been recognized and rewarded.

"... Over the years, with numerous solo and collective metamorphosis, as happens to many artists, unconsciously guide to the simple forms; groups, figures, bronze lost wax quite stylized. In addition, ceramic, She often uses the "raku" ancient technique of cooking and glazing used in japonet which is to immerse the sculpturedans sawdust in the oven; perilous technique which gives results remarquables.La Monica Cantillana femininity is expressed in all his work. " Genevieve DAVOISE

Exhibitions (among others)

•     4 Roses Art Gallery, Saint Trond
•     Gallery Alta Falesia, Houffalze
•     Gallery of the Pont Neuf, Malmedy
•     Artémos Art Gallery, Bastogne
•     International Exhibition of Art Libramont
•     City Hall, Huy
•     Val-Saint-Lambert, Seraing
•     Saiv'Art, International Exhibition of Sculptures
•     Art Gallery strong dreamer, Ixelles
•     Exhibition of Latin American artists, Wijnegam-Antwerp
•     Exhibition "Meeting" Salon Azul, Chilean Embassy, ​​Brussels.

 
Awards

•     International Gold Medal of the International Academy of Contemporary Arts d'Enghien (1988).
•     First Prize in the 3rd Sculpture International Exhibition of Art Libramont-Chevigny (1990).
•     Price of the Embassy of Spain Contest "Christopher Columbus" (1992).
•     2nd prize in sculpture at the Millennium contest in the city of Olne, (2005).

 
Solo Exhibitions

• 1990 - House Savior, Parc des Sources, Chaudfontaine.
• 1990 - Trine Gallery, Cork
• 1991 - Art Gallery and Plants, Liège
• 1995 - Centre Culturel "Les Chiroux" Liege.
• 1996 - La Maison du Conte, Tertre.
• 1997-4 Roses Art Gallery, St. Trond.
• 1998 - The journey of the first Artists, Trooz.
• 1999 - second course of Artists, Trooz
• 2000 - 3rd Course of Artists, Trooz.
• 2001 - Théâtre de la Place, Liege.
• 2001 - 4th Course of Artists, Trooz.
• 2002-4 Roses Art Gallery, St. Trond.
• 2002 - 5th Course of Artists, Trooz.
• 2003 - 6th Course of Artists, Trooz.
• 2004 - 7th Course of Artists, Trooz.
• 2005 - 8th Route Artists Trooz
• 2006 - 9th Course for Artists Trooz
• 2007 - 10th Course for Artists Trooz
• 2008 - 11th Course for Artists Trooz
• 2008 - "Salon Azul" Chilean Embassy, ​​Brussels

Exhibitions 2010

• Salon Azul at the Embassy of Chile, November 20, 2009 to February 12, 2010. - 106, rue des Aduatiques of 10hrs to 17hrs Monday to Friday.
• Space Gallery Venta Street off Castle, 90 / 4000 Liège
• Artists of the 13th Course of Commons Chaudfontaine, Sprimont and Trooz. - 2 Birch Street / 4870 Trooz the weekend of 22,23, and 24 and 29 and May 30
• Exhibition of monumental sculptures in Castle languages, from May 29 to 26 - in September. 136, Chaussee de Liège / Hamois 5360.

 
Monica Cantillana
2, Birch Street
4870-PERY TROOZ
04/3517932
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