Elena Blasco facts for kids
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Elena Blasco
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Elena Blasco at the 2019 ARCO Art Fair
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| Born | 1950 (age 74–75) Madrid, Spain
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| Alma mater | Complutense University of Madrid |
| Occupation | Artist, teacher |
| Employer | School of Arts and Crafts of Madrid |
Elena Blasco was born in 1950 in Madrid, Spain. She is a talented Spanish artist who works with many different art forms. Elena uses photography, painting, and special art setups called installations.
Her art often looks at everyday objects and places in a unique, sometimes funny, way. She creates art that shows her own personal style. Sometimes, her work also talks about important topics like social injustice and fairness.
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Elena Blasco's Art Journey
Early Life and Education
Elena Blasco studied at the Complutense University of Madrid. She finished her studies in Fine Arts in 1974. She chose to focus on painting during her time there. She also studied Photography and Decoration at the Madrid School of Plastic Arts.
First Exhibitions and Growing Popularity
Elena had her very first art show in 1976. This was a time when artists were trying new ideas and expressing political views. Some artists were also returning to painting to show their feelings and ideas.
In the 1990s, more people started to notice Elena's art. Her works were bought by art collections and museums. This helped her become more well-known.
Her Unique Artistic Style
Elena Blasco's art mixes many different styles and techniques. She loves to play with colors and combine photography, painting, and installations. Her art often looks fun and lively.
However, her artworks also have deep and serious meanings. She often questions common ideas in society. Many of her pieces explore ideas about gender and fairness.
Elena once said that women in art, and in general, were not always given enough attention. She believes this is changing and will not be the same anymore. She felt that while much progress has been made, there is still more to do for true equality.
Important Exhibitions and Teaching
In 2012, Elena had a big art show called "Millones y abundantes razones" (Millions and Abundant Reasons). It was held at the Sala Alcalá in Madrid. This show featured hundreds of her works. It really showed off her special and original artistic style.
Since 2002, Elena Blasco has been a teacher at the School of Arts and Crafts of Madrid. She is also a member of the Association of Women in the Visual Arts (MAV). This group supports women artists.
Selected Art Shows
Elena Blasco has had many individual art shows throughout her career. Here are a few examples:
- 1976: "En el estudio. Estandartes y collages I" in Madrid.
- 1986: "Todo se me hace poco para ti" at Galería Angel Romero, Madrid.
- 1991: "Al deseo lo meneo" at Galería Angel Romero, Madrid.
- 1994: "No os asustéis, ya estoy aquí yo" at Galería Angel Romero, Madrid.
- 2002: "ytúúúuuuuqueteeeecreíííííiaselrey/adetoooodoelmuuuundoooooo" in Málaga.
- 2012: "Millones y abundantes razones" at Sala Alcalá 31, Madrid.
- 2016: "Por alegrías" at Galería Alegría, Madrid.
See also
In Spanish: Elena Blasco para niños
