Francisco Merello

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Concept

Having developed throughout the past years a body of work , focused on figurative, informal and symbolic art. Taking into account the human figure , his roles and his surrounding...creating an image that transform , integrate and coverage the different visual stimulus , which does not pretend to be dogmatic but the opposite, allowing the power of transfer of what I "choose" according to what the piece guides me to create in it. My work as a visual artist ,more than a critic of today ́s contemporary society it is a confirmation of " the change " taking place: ...from an era of images creation to an era of manipulation of such, through out different emotional cultural signal. Aimed to provoque a question thought the image, generating a space for a dialogue necessary to the answer that come from the observer ( the expert or client ) according to his understanding capacity and his culture. And if you are in the mood to personalize an original artwork.This site give the option to commission your "Portrait´` Story" directly from the artist studio.

Concept

Having developed throughout the past years a body of work , focused on figurative, informal and symbolic art. Taking into account the human figure , his roles and his surrounding...creating an image that transform , integrate and coverage the different visual stimulus , which does not pretend to be dogmatic but the opposite, allowing the power of transfer of what I "choose" according to what the piece guides me to create in it.
My work as a visual artist ,more than a critic of today ́s contemporary society it is a confirmation of " the change " taking place: ...from an era of images creation to an era of manipulation of such, through out different emotional cultural signal. Aimed to provoque a question thought the image, generating a space for a dialogue necessary to the answer that come from the observer ( the expert or client ) according to his understanding capacity and his culture.
And if you are in the mood to personalize an original artwork.This site give the option to commission your "Portrait´` Story" directly from the artist studio.

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Find 7 original artworks & painters by Francisco Merello. Check out Francisco Merello's profile, artwork prices, exhibition information, and buy art online.

Series

“"Mediterranean Seasons"”

" The Forest" ( spring ) was inspired by the Alcornocales forest. " The Beach " ( summer) took as a reference Cala Sardina in Cadiz. " The Clift " ( Fall ) at the Deia Mallorca . " The Road ( winter ) a way to Guadiaro river in Andalucia.

"The Forest". ( spring).2019. Polyptich of six pieces each image. Acrylic on canvas. 120 cm x 160 cm.

USD 7,500.00 Year.2021 w160.00 x h129.00 x d2.00 cm

"The Road ". (winter) 2019. Polyptich of six pieces each one image. Acrylic on canvas ,120 cm. x 160 cm.

USD 7,500.00 Year.2021 w160.00 x h120.00 x d2.00 cm

" The Clift". (Fall). 2019. Polyptich of six pieces each image. Acrylic on canvas 120 cm. x 160 cm.

USD 7,500.00 Year.2019 w160.00 x h120.00 x d2.00 cm

"The Beach " ( Summer) . 2019 .Polyptich of six pieces each image. Acrylic on canvas , 120 cm, x 160 cm

USD 7,500.00 Year.2016 w160.00 x h120.00 x d2.00 cm

“Francisco Merello's Artworks”

"Golf Swing" A painting portraing a golf player looking at the ball , after a swing coup.

USD 7,500.00 Year.2006 w100.00 x h120.00 x d2.00 cm

"Buzz" (Coustom Character Serie) Private Collection , Sotogrande ,. Spain

Sold Out Year.2022 w20.00 x h30.00 x d0.10 cm

Mr.Ebus Family Portrait . Private collection. Wassennar ,The Netherland.

Sold Out Year.1995 w150.00 x h90.00 x d2.00 cm

Medium

#Painting

Price Range

USD $691 ~ $15,000

Biography

In 1972 he studied Techniques of Oil Paintings with the American Painter Thomas Daskan. In the meantime, he studied Design in Visual Communications at the University of Chile. In 1978 he travelled to USA where he worked as Art Director for two important advertising companies. In 1982 he went back to Chile and collaborated in the illustration of different magazine covers. In the same year he won a scolarship from the Italian Govermment for specialization in Design and Restoration at the International University of Art in Florence, Italy.
He also took part in group and personal exhibitions and has worked as a portrait artist in several European and American cities. His work is held in private and public collections. Since 1982 he has been living and working in Florence, Amsterdam and Los Angeles .
In 1996 he came back to Santiago and created a Design Agency in Chile. He also took part of a group “Otros Diseñadores” which dedicated itself to Design and participated at the Saint Etienne,Bienal Of Design .France
Actually is living and working in SPAIN

International Art Biennals

2019 XIII Florence Art Biennal , Florence , Italy
2000 Biennale Internationale Design 2000 . Saint -Etienne. France

Selected Solo Show

2013 “Mediterraneo “. Club Marítimo Sotogrande .Cadiz Spain.
2012 “Mediterranean Lanscapes” Cabrales Art Space. Mar del Plata, Argentina.
2008 “Sport scenes” Alcaidesa Golf Resort. Cadiz ,Spain.
2007 “Images ” ELA Espacio Latino Americano. Bruxelles. Belgium.
2004 “Portraits” Club Maritimo Sotogrande. Cadiz . Spain
1996 ” Human Figures” Art Americas . Miami Beach , U.S.A.
1995 “Portraits” The Indes Hotel . Den Haag. Holland.
1994 ” Images ” Dedato Gallery. Amsterdam . The Nederland
1990 ” Abstract Informal” Metz & Co , Amsterdam Holland
1989 ” Abstract Informal” Israel Linka Gallery . Amsterdam , Holland
1988 ” Polo Accions Series” Santa Barbara Polo Club, California , U.S.A.
1987 ” Presence ” Galleria La Pigna , Roma , Italy
1986 ” Drawings ” Cultural Center LÚpupa . Florence . Italy
1985 ” Personale” Kens Art Gallery . Florence. Italy
1985 ” Paintings ” Cultural Center AXA . Florence Italy
1981 ” Cityscapes” Galeria Zurbaran . Buenos Aires . Argentina

Selected Collective Show

2021 “Over the realms dreams X Edition”, Firenze. Italy.
2006 ” “Swing” Banca Monte Paschi. Bruxelles
2004 “Portraits” Casa Decor . Madrid. Spain
2000 ” Prints Edition Collection ” Borde Rio .Santiago. Chile.
2000 “Prototypes Designs ” Catolica University of Chile. Santiago.
1993 ” Neruda ” Instituto Italiano de Cultura , Amsterdam. Holland .

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