Emilio Falero
Emilio Falero (born 1947 in
.Career
Emilio Falero was born in Sagua La Grande, Cuba in 1947. Falero began studying art under painters Juan Llera and Juan Luis Ruyan; their teaching included lessons in
Since graduating, he has gone on to achieve success in numerous high-profile exhibitions, win awards, and received praise from Cuban art scholars as well as significant media and literary coverage. He is a member of the Agrupación Católica Universitaria.[4][5]
Style
His work is known for its distinctly academic and intellectual approach, often with layered references to art history and theology. His common influences are rooted in
Art historian Dr. Lynette Bosch of the State University of New York says of Falero: "By drawing on imagery taken from a range of artistic styles and eras, he has blended the separate parts of his life into a united reality that reflects his diverse experience and faith."[8]
Exhibitions
Individual exhibitions
His most relevant solo shows include a 1974 exhibit at Inter-American Development Bank, Washington, D.C.; a 1974 exhibition at the Permuy Gallery[9] in Coral Gables, Florida that led to a subsequent 1976 solo exhibition;[10] a 1979 solo exhibit titled Emilio Falero. Paintings, Drawings and Works in Progress at the Forma Gallery in Coral Gables, Florida; the 1986 Correlations/Inversions: Recent Works by Emilio Falero show at the Acanthus Gallery in Coral Gables, Florida, and the 1987 Emilio Falero and Miguel Padura: Realism for the 1980s show at the Miami-Dade Public Library System's celebration of the 15th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month. The show was held at the West Dade Regional Library, Miami, Florida.
Collective exhibitions
Emilio has formed part of many collective exhibitions, such as the 1969 group show at Miami Dade Community College, North Campus, Miami, Florida; the 1976 exhibit at 18th Annual Hortt Memorial Exhibition at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; the renown 1983 Miami Generation Exhibition;[11] the 1988 Cintas Fellows Revisited: A Decade After show held at the Main Library, Metro Dade Cultural Center in Miami, Florida, and the noted 1997 group show titled Breaking Barriers: Selections from the Museum of Art’s Permanent Contemporary Cuban Collection also at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Recognition and collections
Emilio Falero is highly regarded in
His work can be found in numerous Cuban art collections such as the Agrupación Católica Universitaria, Miami, Florida; the Cintas Foundation Inc., New York City; the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida;[14] the Metropolitan Museum and Art Center, Miami, Florida; Saladrigas Art Gallery, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Miami, Florida; and the Miami-Dade Public Library System, Miami, Florida.
References
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- ^ "Homily: The Annunciation".
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- ^ "Cernuda Arte :: Artist :: Emilio Falero".
- ISBN 0853319073.
- ISBN 0853319073.
- ^ Santis, Jorge, H.; Damian, Carol (1997). Breaking Barriers: Selections from the Museum of Art's Permanent Contemporary Cuban Collection. Museum of Art (Fort Lauderdale).
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- ^ "Cernuda Arte :: Artist :: Emilio Falero".
- ^ "All Fellows by Year".
- ^ "Cernuda Arte :: Artist :: Emilio Falero".
- ^ "Emilio Falero – People Search – eMuseum | University of Miami".
- El Nuevo Herald, VALIO LA PENA ESPERAR ESTA MUESTRA DE EMILIO FALERO; October 25, 1986.(in Spanish)
- El Nuevo Herald, DE RONDA; January 18, 1995 (in Spanish)
- The Miami Herald, CUBA-USA; May 3, 1992
- El Nuevo Herald, ONCE PINTORES CUBANOS EN FORT LAUDERDALE, October 1, 1988 (in Spanish)
- El Nuevo Herald, PINTURA Y CINE EN PRIMER PLANO CESAR TRASOBARES Y 'LA QUINCEANERA' CONNIE LLOVERAS MARIA BRITO-AVELLANA MARIO BENCOMO; June 6, 1984 (in Spanish)
- El Nuevo Herald, CUBA EN EL CORAZÓN; May 18, 2002 (in Spanish)
- The Miami Herald, THE ART OF EXILE; February 13, 2005
- Naples Daily News, Minds over matter: Art by Cuban nationals, refugees, descendants is ambitious but veiled; April 26, 2001
- Star Tribune: Newspaper of the Twin Cities, A potent mix of cultural symbols, CUBA-USA show views are unique; February 2, 1992