For more than six decades, ?lvaro Blancarte has been mining the topography of Baja California and defining the artistic landscape of this region.
Inspired by the mythologies of the Kumiai culture, the light that shines on the mountains of Tecate, and the idyllic scenery described in Latin American literature, Blancarte experiments with textures, materials, and colors to depict the splendor of the deserts of Baja California.
Using sands and marble powder mixed with acrylic and enamel paints, he makes a primal mark on the canvas, leaving behind a trace of his presence. In Atavico II [Atavic II] (2014), Blancarte reveals the legacy of the land, making a cartographic incision that exudes a vibrant lapis lazuli, reminiscent of the streams that once traversed the mountains or the deep blue skies of the desert. In these works, we become aware of his legacy as a mentor of an important generation of Tijuana-based artists.
Admission/Cos: Free - $10
Location:
Museum of Contemporary Art
700 Prospect Street
La Jolla, CA
Dates and times:
Ongoing until Sunday - April 24, 2016
Thursday to Tuesday - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed Wednesdays
For more information, please visit: www.mcsad.org
Inspired by the mythologies of the Kumiai culture, the light that shines on the mountains of Tecate, and the idyllic scenery described in Latin American literature, Blancarte experiments with textures, materials, and colors to depict the splendor of the deserts of Baja California.
Using sands and marble powder mixed with acrylic and enamel paints, he makes a primal mark on the canvas, leaving behind a trace of his presence. In Atavico II [Atavic II] (2014), Blancarte reveals the legacy of the land, making a cartographic incision that exudes a vibrant lapis lazuli, reminiscent of the streams that once traversed the mountains or the deep blue skies of the desert. In these works, we become aware of his legacy as a mentor of an important generation of Tijuana-based artists.
Admission/Cos: Free - $10
Location:
Museum of Contemporary Art
700 Prospect Street
La Jolla, CA
Dates and times:
Ongoing until Sunday - April 24, 2016
Thursday to Tuesday - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed Wednesdays
For more information, please visit: www.mcsad.org
