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 Vallarta Living | Art Talk | November 2006 
Meet the Artists at Galeria Dante
 PVNN
| | Gallery owners Joe and Claire Guarniere invite you to "Meet the Artists" every other Wednesday evening from 6-10 pm at Galeria Dante, Basilio Badillo 269. To see some of the art on display, visit their website at GalleriaDante.com. |
Galeria Dante owners Claire and Joe Guarniere have been presenting sculpture and paintings in Vallarta’s largest gallery and sculpture garden for more than 10 years, and this year is no exception!
The Landslide Winner in the “Best Gallery in Vallarta” category of Virtual Vallarta's 2006 Reader's Choice Awards, Galleria Dante features the works of Mexican and International artists in an indoor-outdoor space that invites art lovers to totally immerse themselves in the Puerto Vallarta art scene.
This year, their “Meet the Artists Night” events will be held twice monthly on Wednesday evenings, giving you the chance to talk to the artists and view their newest works on display.
Throughout the season, there will be many artists attending these events - some of the internationally acclaimed artists that have been with the gallery for years, and some talented new artists that Claire and Joe are proud to introduce to Vallarta.
Galeria Dantes' first “Meet the Artist Night” of the season will take place from 6-10 pm on November 15th. The artists who plan to attend the opening cocktail are:
Tellosa – Beloved artist & friend to all, Tellosa has exhibited his works in Vallarta for more than 35 years. His colorful paintings and metal sculptures are the focal point in many villas. Every day someone inquires after him, as this year, at the age of 70, he fulfilled his dream to relocate to Vera Cruz. He will be in Vallarta the month of November, so please stop by to say hello.
Edgar Martinez – Young and very talented are two words to describe Edgar. No one re-invents himself each year more than he. He feels he is letting down his collectors if he does not give them something extra each season. His latest creations of marble powder mixed with oil could compete with the works of the masters of Florence, Italy.
Bill Megrail – His landscapes are an extension of where he lives, as Bill paints plein air. We currently exhibit banana plantations, cactus fields, floral gardens with a view of the ocean and garden scenes of San Miguel. His commitment to detail shows in his finished masterpieces which you feel you can walk into.
Luis Espiridion – In town this week for the unveiling on his latest monument, Vaca Loca at La Peninsula. Luis has exhibited with Galleria Dante for more than 10 years. His thin figures and animals, always personalized with his signature graffitti, are always playful, bringing a smile to your face.
Lee Chapman - We welcomed this fall, but Lee is certainly not new to Vallarta. Aside from his fun Lencho style, he also paints more seriously under his given name , but still with such a flare for humor. Lee has a great following of clients for his paintings, as well as his children’s books.
James Knowles – Hails from Kent, England, but has been living in Mexico more than 20 years. He is very prolific and we currently exhibit mostly his floral paintings, which are best described as sensual. Since the birth of his son almost 2 years ago, he has been more experimental with new ideas and subject matter, everything from beach scenes to markets.
John Anderson – Copper fountains, pelicans, herons and wildlife are John’s forte. The sound of water falling has been a big draw to get people into the sculpture garden area of the gallery. The light dances off the copper and as the light hits them, they shine.
Peter Spataro – New to the gallery this year. He often asked: “Why do the locals not paint this beautiful city?” So that is just what he did. This week we received light filled beach and river scenes, mostly of the Conchas Chinas and Rio Cuale areas. Thank you Peter.
David Leonard – Glass tables, beds, chairs, room dividers, serving bowls, flower vases, mirrors... David keeps busy. If you have frequented the restaurant, Vite-A, you will have seen his tables and chairs. David just returned from a show in Lincoln Center in New York, and is anxious to fill many orders.
Bill White – If you have seen Bill’s portraits, you know how talented he is. He has spent several years painting the famous Xuitla dancers. He is currently working on a huge commission, capturing with his brush the unique characters of the priests from the local parishes. But he will soon be delivering a group of small gems, portraits of charras & charros.
Cherie Sibley - When she is not selling real estate and giving painting classes, she is traveling the world to photograph material for her own paintings. This year she traveled to Ecuador and Morocco. She also made her mark on the local art scene by painting famous people’s cats – everything from Andrew Lloyd Weber, Marilyn Munroe to Jack the Ripper’s cat.
Rogelio Diaz – Has a unique style, but has definitely been influenced by Picasso and Basquiat. Rogelio believes that we all have something of a child within us. The older we grow, the closer we come to returning to the innocence of childhood. You either like or dislike his paintings, he leaves little room for middle ground. But collectors who would have never considered his works in years past have now become fond admirers of his work.
Dana O’Donnell – Working in stone, marble and alabaster, her works have an inner light. She also experiments with metals, both bronze & iron. Dana has worked in studios in Mexico, Colorado, Pietrasanta and Volterra. She has an enthusiasm for sculpture that attracted us to her work, as we are passionate about sculpture.
Javier Lampreabe – Hails from Argentina. Javier used to paint large murals and worked in theatre. Most of his paintings are 3-dimensional. They all have a dream-like quality. There are many hidden elements in his works. The paintings have a peacefulness, as does the artist.
Richard Baker – At age 80, he started painting oils. For years many collectors fell in love with his watercolors, but he has also gained recognition for his oils. In the watercolors, his use of the white paper amazes professionals, as well as art teachers. His oils have a softness in is brush stroke and use of color.
Open Mon-Fri from 10 am-5 pm, Galeria Dante is located at Basilio Badillo 269 in Puerto Vallarta's Romantic Zone. For more information, call 222-2477, or send an email to info@galleriadante.com. To see some of the art work on display at Galeria Dante, visit GalleriaDante.com. |
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