Fernando is pleased to announce a new relationship with Cambridge based dealer, David Lolly Gallery.
Fernando is now represented by David Lolly Gallery and working on his solo exhibition “In the beginning” May 2019. More details to follow …
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Ruh Nabati: The plants soul, 50 x 120 cm, oil on canvas, 2018
Om Parvat is the second of a very large format series of 5 that I am working on. Om Parvat, The Sacred Om Mountain … The most fascinating characteristic of this peak is the unbelievable impression of “OM” naturally formed with the deposition of snow against the black background of the mountain. Its appearance is distinctly similar to Mount Kailash in Tibet.
Earth vibrates at 7.83 Hz and so does OM. The primordial vibrations of molecules and atoms are thus represented by OM. Additionally, OM resonates with the Earth’s heartbeat of 7.83 hertz.
The mountain is considered sacred by Hindus and it represents a revered pilgrimage place for many people around the world. They visit to witness the snow deposition pattern which resembles the sacred symbol of ”Om”.
This is the inspiration behind “Om Parvat”, Oil on canvas, 150 x 300 cm, 2018.
Fernando will be participating in the “Flux” exhibition at the Chelsea College of Arts. The exhibition takes place between 11th – 15th April 2018, with the Private View: April 11th 18.00 – 21.00.
FLUX Exhibition is London’s leading exhibition to discover the most talented, dynamic painters, sculptors and performance artists. FLUX has established itself as the platform for contemporary artists to be discovered and to be part of an exceptional, inspirational art event. Hosted by Chelsea College of Arts in London and curated by Lisa Gray, the founder of FLUX, this fifth, much anticipated edition brings 100 artists to the fore. Gray has hand selected the very best emerging and established artists for a five-day event.
Read more on the FLUX Website.
Location – 16 John Islip St, Westminster, London SW1P 4JU
Nearest Tube : Pimlico
Opening Hours
11th April 18.00 – 21.00 Private View (ticketed)
12th April 11.00 – 20.00
13th April 11.00 – 20.00
14th April 11.00 – 19.00
15th April 10.00 – 15.00
Fernando will be participating in the international exhibition “United” at the Gologorski Gallery in Krakow. The exhibition takes place between 05.01.18 and 05.02.18.
Liaising with the very best of local Polish contemporary artists since the early 80s, the Gologorski Gallery is hailed as one of the longest-running and most prestigious privately owned exhibition spots in Kraków. It can be located in its hidden position beneath the neo-classical frontispieces on busy Grodzka Street, displaying a wealth of portraiture, sculpture, jewellery and design or hosting more avant-garde performance art pieces and multimedia works.
For over 30 years of its existence, the gallery has promoted leading artists, such as Eugeniusz Mucha, Jerzy Panek, Zbysław Marek Maciejewski, Jacek Sroka and many others.
Luca Curci talks with the artist Fernando Velazquez during CONSCIOUSNESS of ANIMA MUNDI festival 2017 in VENICE.
Fernando took part in ANIMA MUNDI in Venice, which consists of 3 main events, RITUALS, CONSCIOUSNESS and VISIONS, and the collateral events ELEMENTS – FROM SHAPE TO SPACE and Venice Experimental Video and Performance Art Festival. Fernando’s work featured in the CONSCIOUSNESS event and in this interview, he talks about his involvement.
Read the full interview on the It’s Liquid website.
Fernando is very pleased to have a painting in the National Youth Arts Trust online Art Auction. His painting Tide is listed in the silent auction.
The National Youth Arts Trust work to make the Arts accessible to all – regardless of family wealth or where you are born. Sadly though, many talented young people are prevented from following their passions by a lack of financial support, with the performing arts becoming less and less diverse as a result.
NYAT is working hard to change this.
Your support will help more young people realise their potential in the Arts. Please bid generously!
Fernando has been selected to exhibit at the ANIMA MUNDI festival, curated by Luca Curci and Andrea Chinellato. The festival will be presented in Venice at the Palazzo Ca’ Zanardi, one of several prestigious and historic venues to be hosting showcase exhibitions from May to November 2017 within the stunning backdrop of the iconic cityscape.
ANIMA MUNDI consists of the special event, ‘ELEMENTS,’ and three principal exhibitions, ‘RITUALS,’ ‘ CONSCIOUSNESS,’ and ‘VISIONS.’
Fernando is part of the “Conciousness” exhibition, alongside other recognised International artists.
The festival focuses on the concept of ANIMA MUNDI, that according to several historical cultures, religions and philosophical systems, is an intrinsic connection between all living entities on the planet, relating to the world in a similar way as the human soul is connected to the human body.
Plato expressed his thought about the ANIMA MUNDI in the Timaeus, “this world is indeed a living being endowed with a soul and intelligence… a single visible living entity containing all other living entities, which by their nature are all related”.
ANIMA MUNDI is the invisible energy behind all natural and artificial elements that allow life to generate on the planet. Thanks to the hidden connections of ANIMA MUNDI, all the ecosystems of the Earth, before and after the appearance of mankind, found their equilibrium, their ways to live and to develop themselves, to transform and to evolve. All the beings of the planet; plants, minerals, animals, are permeated by an esoteric force that has always stimulated human thought and research.
The festival aims to discover these multiple forms of hidden connections between the soul and the body, mankind and nature, natural environments and man-made cities. Artists are invited to show their reflections about the various ways in which the ANIMA MUNDI expresses the relationships among all the existing entities and the natural and cultural systems, and to represent by their artistic works the processes of the evolution of the world in which we all live. Artists, designers and architects are invited to talk about ANIMA MUNDI through photo reportage of cities, hidden places, photographic documentaries and personal experiences, presenting their works of photography, painting, sculpture/installation, design and architecture, video-art and live performance.
Location
Palazzo Ca’ Zanardi (Cannaregio 4132, Venice) is a residential palace dating back to the 16th century which, over the centuries, has been added onto by various noble Venetian families and is one of the most evocative and beautiful palaces in the city of Venice. Sumptuous and possessing particular charm, Ca’ Zanardi is located in a most peaceful setting and has its own delightful private garden as well as a magnificent terrace full of sun and colour. Ca’ Zanardi is located close to the Ca’ D’Oro, the splendid 15th century gothic palace along the Grand Canal. It is easily reachable by foot, after a two minute walk from the Ca’ D’Oro water bus stop, or by boat using the palazzo’s private pier positioned along the fetching Santa Caterina canal. The refined elegance of the palazzo’s halls and common areas and the delicacy of its original 16th century furnishings create a fascinating setting.
Read more on the Anima Mundi website.
Fernando has been selected to exhibit at the Summer Show at the Atkinson Gallery in Millfield, which runs between 26 June – 4 August 2017.
You are invited to the Private View of the Summer Show on Monday 26 June, between 7 – 9pm.
Established in 1992, the Atkinson Gallery is nationally recognised and holds major contemporary art exhibitions which are open to the general public. It aims to support young, aspiring artists and bring high caliber, international art to the South West region.
Directions:
MILLFIELD • STREET • SOMERSET BA16 0YD
Upon arrival at the north car park (Butleigh Road) cross the road at the zebra crossing. Enter the school via the Gatehouse by the main school gate. Entrance through the foot gate is not permitted and all visitors must sign in at the Gatehouse.
Open Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 5pm • Closed Sundays
Tel: 01458 444322
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