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Exhibition catalog | WM Gallery, Amsterdam | Jun 2024 | Eng/Ned
Enrique Collar’s much-anticipated exhibition, “Stills: Volume II,” is set to grace Gallery WM from May 31st to June 29th, 2024. Collar, known for his prowess as both a filmmaker and a painter, presents a mesmerizing series of meta-realist and photo-realist duo-chrome oil paintings extracted from his acclaimed feature films “Novena” (2010) and “Costa Dulce” (2013). Delving into the intricate narratives of rural hardship and mythical allure, Collar’s works offer a profound exploration of human experiences.
“Stills: Volume II” by Rotterdam-based director and painter Enrique Collar invites viewers on a cinematic journey through the lens of painting. Drawing from his directorial (Guaraní-spoken) docufictions “Novena” and “Costa Dulce,” Collar intricately captures poignant moments and evocative landscapes in mesmerizing duo-chrome oil paintings. Collar’s artistic journey, shaped by his migration from Paraguay to his current residence in Rotterdam, has profoundly influenced his creative evolution. Living in different cultural contexts has exposed Collar to a rich tapestry of traditions, customs, and beliefs, broadening his understanding of the human experience and allowing him to explore the multifaceted aspects of identity and the fluidity of shared narratives.
Sebastian Rypson
Enrique Collar’s much-anticipated exhibition, “Stills: Volume II,” is set to grace Gallery WM from May 31st to June 29th, 2024. Collar, known for his prowess as both a filmmaker and a painter, presents a mesmerizing series of meta-realist and photo-realist duo-chrome oil paintings extracted from his acclaimed feature films “Novena” (2010) and “Costa Dulce” (2013). Delving into the intricate narratives of rural hardship and mythical allure, Collar’s works offer a profound exploration of human experiences.
“Stills: Volume II” by Rotterdam-based director and painter Enrique Collar invites viewers on a cinematic journey through the lens of painting. Drawing from his directorial (Guaraní-spoken) docufictions “Novena” and “Costa Dulce,” Collar intricately captures poignant moments and evocative landscapes in mesmerizing duo-chrome oil paintings. Collar’s artistic journey, shaped by his migration from Paraguay to his current residence in Rotterdam, has profoundly influenced his creative evolution. Living in different cultural contexts has exposed Collar to a rich tapestry of traditions, customs, and beliefs, broadening his understanding of the human experience and allowing him to explore the multifaceted aspects of identity and the fluidity of shared narratives.
Sebastian Rypson
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Features & Details
- Primary Category: Fine Art
- Additional Categories Catalogues
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Project Option: Small Square, 7×7 in, 18×18 cm
# of Pages: 42 - Publish Date: May 27, 2024
- Language English
- Keywords amsterdam, paintings, kunst, exhibition, art
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About the Creator
Enrique Collar
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Enrique Collar, was born in Paraguay in 1964. Began exhibiting in 1990. He later moved to Holland, where he currently lives in Rotterdam. A painter, photographer, writer and filmmaker, he took part in the exhibition “Dutch Art Now” New York, in the shorlist of the BP Portrait Award 2006, National Portrait Gallery, London, and has won several painting prizes. He is the author of films and scripts such as “Novena”. In 2010 he win the first prize in the International Figurative Award for Painting and Sculpture of the Fundació de les Arts i els Artistes, Spain.