Hugo Fontela Art Exhibit “Gulf of Mexico Days”

Posted on Sunday, October 18

Hugo Fontela Art Exhibit “Gulf of Mexico Days”

Between the coast of the Mexican Gulf and his New York Studio in Soho, Hugo Fontela (Asturias, Spain 1986) has been developing his new artistic projects. In this show, the Spanish artist, settled in New York five years ago, introduces us to works of art that set aside the urban scenery to go deeper into a more tropical, naturalistic and oriental painting; These pure paintings, where the dead palms stuck along the beaches of Florida gain absolute prominence in big canvas and delicate pieces, will bring to Chicago the best and newest work of this young artist.

Hugo Fontela – This young, Asturian painter is considered to be one of the most prestigious among current Spanish artists. Fontela earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts at the School of Art of Oviedo. In 2004, he joined The Art Students League of New York. Fontela has received numerous awards, such as the Award of Extraordinary Merit in the Arts, which is granted to the most outstanding of pupils, and in November, 2005, he was given the BMW Award in Painting, one of the most prestigious in Spain.

Instituto Cervantes Gallery
31 W Ohio

FREE & open to the public
Until February 1, 2010