Artist Information:
Gonzalo Contreras Del Solar
Calera de Tango,
Chile
Member Since: May 2004
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Artist Statement:
Late 1955 my eyes peeped in to
this world. Since then, they
have learned by capturing
flashes from the masters, but
the influence of Vincent Van
Gogh and Ansel Adams work has
forged my technique.
For the past 25 years I have
chased “Water” throughout the
world in its different states.
Water gives life and is life,
as photography is to me.
When I capture the images, all
my senses are at work,
enjoying every moment. To view
the finished work, I replace
sounds and aromas with Rock
music and a glass of red wine.
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Artist Exhibitions:
1984 Göette Institute. Theme:
Water [Bolivia].
1996 Instituto Chileno
Norteamericano. Title: AGUA
(Water) [Chile].
2001 Corporación Cultural de
Las Condes. Title: ES SOLO
AGUA (It’s only Walter)
[Chile].
2003 Corporación Cultural de
Las Condes. Title: Aguas a
Secas (Water as is) [Chile].
2004 Galería M2. ...
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Artist Reviews:
The Life Aquatic
Each of Gonzalo Contreras del
Solar’s photographs is a
variation
on a theme.
By Stephanie Xenos
Water is notoriously difficult
to photograph. The qualities
that make it appealing
as a subject—motion,
translucence,
depth, reflection—also make it
challenging to capture on
film. Couple
the technical ...
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Gonzalo Contreras Del Solar's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Gonzalo Contreras Del Solar's Portfolio.
Late 1955 my eyes peeped in to this world. Since then, they have learned by capturing flashes from the masters, but the influence of Vincent Van Gogh and Ansel Adams work has forged my technique.
For the past 25 years I have chased “Water” throughout the world in its different states. Water gives life and is life, as photography is to me.
When I capture the images, all my senses are at work, enjoying every moment. To view the finished work, I replace sounds and aromas with Rock music and a glass of red wine.
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