Requena Nozal Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids José Requena Nozal
Requena Nozal in April 2015
Born	October 25, 1947 Zaragoza Spain
Nationality	Spanish
Known for	Painting, Encaustic, Sculpture
Movement	Abstract art and Tachisme
Spouse(s)	Concepcion Barraqueta Egea

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José Requena Nozal (born October 25, 1947, in Zaragoza, Spain) is a talented artist who taught himself how to paint. He uses many different art methods, like encaustic (painting with heated wax), oils, acrylics, and pastels. His artworks can be found in homes and galleries across Spain, Europe, and the United States. He has shown his art in many exhibitions for both the public and art experts.

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About José Requena Nozal

Requena Nozal working on one of his paintings in 2015

José Requena Nozal was born in a part of Zaragoza called El Arrabal. This was on October 25, 1947.

His very first art show by himself was in 1975. It took place at the Provincial Museum of La Rioja. In this show, he displayed paintings that showed everyday life using oil paints.

In 1982, he took part in a big art competition. It was called the "National Painting Contest for Young Artists." This contest was organized by the newspaper ABC.

In 1996, José Requena Nozal won a special award. He received the first prize at the "II Summer Salon of New York City." This award was given by the Goya Art Gallery in New York. He could not go to the ceremony, so someone else collected the prize for him.

Since 1997, he has been a member of the Spanish Association of Painters and Sculptors. This is a group for artists in Spain.

In 2016, the city of Dénia helped put on a special art show for him. It was called "Hemeroskopeion 1980-2015." This show looked back at his art from many years.

Art Techniques

El laberinto de la memoria (The Labyrinth of Memory) - Acrylic on canvas, 2018

Girls looking at the Yellowstone painting in 2016

A lot of José Requena Nozal's art uses a method called encaustic. This is an ancient way of painting where colors are mixed with hot wax. He likes to create big, detailed pictures with many things happening. His encaustic works often show different feelings and a strong sense of humanity. They mix real-life scenes with deep emotions.

Around 2004, his art style changed a lot. He started painting in a style called abstract expressionism or tachism. This means his paintings became more about shapes, colors, and feelings, rather than showing real objects. For these works, he uses encaustic, acrylic paints, and even gold leaf.