March 18, 2024 0 Exhibition Belinda ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: JUAN CARLOS CAMACHO. PAINTINGS FOR SALE PAINTINGS FOR SALE BY WATERCOLOUR MASTER INSPIRED BY LIGHT AND ARCHITECTURE Juan Carlos Camacho is a distinguished Costa Rican watercolour artist, renowned for his fascination with the fusion of light, shadow, and architectural elements within his evocative paintings. Explore his paintings for sale at MÍRAME Fine Art. VISIT MÍRAME FINE ART LEARN MORE ABOUT JUAN CARLOS CAMACHO AND HIS PAINTINGS FOR SALE. FOLLOW FOR MÍRAME FINE ART UPDATES Una Tarde Por Ahí, 2013, Watercolour on paper ABOUT JUAN CARLOS CAMACHO “Paintings are like an architectural design, with the same concepts of composition, proportion and harmony.” Camacho, 2022 Camacho's artistic journey was shaped by his studies at the University of Costa Rica, where he gained expertise in drawing, painting, and architecture. Drawing from this multidisciplinary background, Camacho integrates manmade structures into his compositions of lush Costa Rican landscapes, enriching the country’s watercolour tradition. Orilla, 2021, Watercolour on paper Camacho skillfully manipulates strong contrasts of light, shadow and spatial relationships, infusing his architectural elements with depth and personality. Through expressive brushstrokes that sometimes delve into abstraction, Camacho captures fleeting moments of Costa Rica, transcending mere representation. The paintings for sale on MÍRAME showcase this approach to painting, whether he's captured manmade structures he comes across, a particular moment of sunlight or the expanse of Costa Rica's oceans. His structures take centre stage as he brings them to life with an injection of personality, evoking human presence and lived experiences. Whether he paints houses, agricultural buildings or the ocean, Camacho captures explores the interconnectedness between human worlds and the landscapes we occupy. Tarde En Rojo, 2019, Watercolour on paper DON'T MISS CAMACHO'S CURRENT WATERCOLOUR EXHIBITION IN SAN JOSÉ AND HIS PAINTINGS FOR SALE. Having exhibited widely worldwide, including in countries such as Spain, Italy, France, Mexico and the United States, Camacho has also won the prestigious “Aquileo J. Echeverría” prize, which was awarded in conjunction with the Costa Rican Association of Watercolor Artists and the Ministry of Culture. His latest collection of work is currently on show at San José’s Club Unión, which is on until 25 April 2024. The title of the exhibition is “Anthropology of Light” as the paintings are inspired by the manifestation of light in various landscapes, from nature to water and defunct objects. The paintings on display are a poignant showcase of Camacho's way of using watercolour to manipulate light, shadow and architectural forms, exemplifying his techniques and the Costa Rican subjects. Club Unión offer guided tours of "Anthropology of Light" on Thursdays. It will cost 10,000 colones and will be at 3 pm (group tours can be more flexible on times). If you wish to reserve your space, please call 2257-1555, ext. 201. VISIT CLUB UNIÓN BROWSE CAMACHO’S AVAILABLE PAINTINGS FOR SALE WITH MÍRAME FINE ART Juan Carlos Camacho Juan Carlos Camacho in his studio, 2023 (Photography by Julio Sequeira) 1962 Born in San José Lives and works in San José Education 1989 Bachelor’s degree, Architecture, University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica Study of the English Language, North American Costa Rican Cultural Center, San José, Costa Rica Studies in Art History, School of Fine Arts, University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica 1980 BA, Drawing and Painting, Castella Conservatory, Heredia, Costa Rica 1975 Secondary Studies, Castella Conservatory, Heredia, Costa Rica Aside from showing across Costa Rica, Camacho has also exhibited extensively around the world in countries such as Spain, Italy, Mexico and the United States. In 2012, he won the prestigious "Aquileo J. Echeverría" prize, awarded in conjunction with the Costa Rican Association of Watercolor Artists and the Ministry of Culture. He also received recognition at the XI International Watercolor Biennial Prize at the Alfredo Guati-Rojo Museum in Mexico City. Don't miss the chance to buy his paintings for sale at MÍRAME Fine Art as Camacho's prestige continues to grow.
