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Andrés Alcántara
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Born (1960-11-22) 22 November 1960 (age 64)
Nationality Spanish
Education Complutense University of Madrid
Known for sculptor, engraver, painter

Andrés Fernández Alcántara, born on November 22, 1960, is a talented Spanish artist. He is known for creating amazing sculptures, detailed engravings, and beautiful paintings. He lives and works in Alcala de Henares, Spain.

About Andrés Alcántara

Early Life and Education

Andrés Alcántara was born in Torredelcampo, Jaén, Spain. From a young age, he loved working with his hands. He started sculpting in workshops that made things from wood and carved stone.

Later, he went to art school. He studied at the College of Fine Arts at the Complutense University of Madrid. He also attended the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid. These schools helped him become a skilled artist.

What He Creates

Andrés Alcántara is famous for three main types of art:

  • Sculpture: He carves sculptures directly from materials like stone. This is a special skill that not many artists use today.
  • Painting: He also creates wonderful paintings.
  • Engraving: He makes detailed prints using engraving techniques.

His Artworks

Sculptures

Andrés Alcántara is one of the few Spanish sculptors who still carves directly into materials. This means he shapes the stone or wood himself, without using molds. His early sculptures were very expressive. Over time, his style changed to a more "primitivist" look. This means his art became simpler and more natural, often showing figures from ancient cultures.

His sculptures have been shown in many places. He has had his own art shows in Spain, France, Portugal, and China. His work has also been part of group exhibitions in cities like Madrid, Murcia, Barcelona, and Paris. You can find his sculptures in famous galleries and museums. These include the Cuartel del Conde-Duque in Madrid and the Shanghai Sculpture Space in Shanghai.

Paintings and Engravings

Besides sculptures, Alcántara is also well-known for his paintings and engravings. For example, in 2005, he had an exhibition of portraits. This show was called "Cervantes and Don Quixote." It celebrated 400 years since the famous book Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes was published.

Art Shows and Exhibitions

Andrés Alcántara's art has been displayed in many places around the world.

Solo Exhibitions

These are shows where only his art is featured:

  • 1988: "First Stage" in Madrid.
  • 1992: "Alcántara" at Cuartel del Conde-Duque in Madrid.
  • 1994: "Alcántara Sculptor" in Alcalá de Henares.
  • 1997: "Alcántara" in Lisbon, Portugal.
  • 2005: "Cervantes and Don Quixote" in Alcalá de Henares.
  • 2008: "Eight bridges, Sculptures and Paintings" in Shanghai, China.
  • 2013: "Alcántara" in Alcalá de Henares.

Group Exhibitions

These are shows where his art is displayed alongside other artists' work:

  • 1986: Biennial Villa de Madrid at Cuartel del Conde-Duque.
  • 1991: Contemporary Map Gallery in Barcelona.
  • 1995: La Fenêtre Gallery in Paris.
  • 1998: European Young Sculptors at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Belgium.
  • 2011: "The Universes of Cervantes" in Alcalá de Henares.

Awards and Recognition

Andrés Alcántara has won many awards for his amazing art. Here are some of his achievements:

  • 1986: Won an award at the First Biennial of Sculpture in Murcia, Spain.
  • 1990: Received the First Prize at the 14th National Sculpture Contest in Madrid.
  • 1992: Won Second Prize at the 22nd Painting and Sculpture Contest in Quesada, Spain. He also earned a Silver Medal at the 20th National Art Competition.
  • 1995: Awarded First Prize at the International Sculpture Competition in Punta Umbria, Spain.
  • 1996: Won First Prize at the 19th International Sculpture Competition in Santisteban del Puerto, Spain.
  • 2006: Received the First Prize in engraved printing at Estampa '06 in Lisbon.
  • 2008: Honored with the "Gold Medal of Torredelcampo" in Jaén, Spain.
  • 2011: Received a prize from the Andalusian Association of Writers and Literary Critics.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Andrés Alcántara (escultor) para niños

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