Jose luis corella biography of williams
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The art of representation. Throughout its trajectory, which began in June 2011, the MEAM has become a
reference center for contemporary figurative art, where exhibitions of nationally and internationally
renowned artists are presented. Over the years, the museum has enjoyed constant evolution and
overflowing activity, becoming a dynamic entity capable of generating synergies between the public and
artists, thus offering a space for those who believe in a new expression of contemporary art.
The reception of thousands of visitors along with great media coverage have made the MEAM one of
the most visited museums in Barcelona, consolidating itself as an undisputed attraction of the city.
However, throughout this trajectory, the museum has been able to observe a paradoxical relationship
between the reception of contemporary figurative art regarding visitors and the general unfamiliarity of
this artistic trend regarding the general public.
Contemporary figurative painting refers to th
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"A painting should be vivid, and not a mere composition of paint" - José Luis Corella.
Jose Luis Corella is a notable and prominent representative of Contemporary Spanish Realism.
The subtlety of the realism of his portraits encompasses the profound complexity of the human being, with everyday images transformed into wonderful works of art.
José Luis Corella was born in Valencia, Spain.
He describes his childhood like that of any other kid, within the parameters of normalcy.
A noticeable difference though, is that he spent most of his time engaged in painting, modeling or drawing.
All this done by his personal choice and freedom to do so.
Corella recalls that at age six, on the Day of Reyes (holiday where it is believed the Three Wise Men gave gifts to Jesus Christ on January 6), his parents gave him as a gift a wooden suitcase with paints, brushes, oils and some cardboard.
For Corella, this was the most appreciated treasure because it contained new materia
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William Brymner, CMG RCA (1855-1925) was a Canadian figure and landscape painter and educator.
In addition to playing a key role in the development of Impressionism in Canada, Brymner taught numerous artists who became leading figures in Canadian modern art.
Born in Greenock, Scotland, the son of Douglas Brymner the first Dominion Archivist and jean Thomson, Brymner moved with his family to Melbourne, Canada East in 1857.
In 1864, his family moved to Montreal, Canada East.
They later lived in the area of Ottawa, Canada West where Brymner attended the huvudstad i kanada Grammar School.
Following architectural studies, Brymner enrolled at the Académie Julian in Paris, France, in 1878, where his instructors were William-Adolphe Bouguereau and Tony Robert-Fleury.
Both of his teachers were famous exponents of 'Grand manner' naturalism.
During this period at the Salon Brymner became interested in the work of Jean-Louis Ernest Meissonier, who was already popular with the French p