DANIEL RODRIGUEZ COLLAZO: CIUDADES

on view February 11th - March 6th, 2021

Location: 6448 Hwy 290 E., Suite A102, Austin, TX 78723

Limited Edition Exhibition Catalog

This perfect bound soft cover catalog is limited to an edition of 50. Sized 9" x 6", with 46 full color pages. Contents include: 

• Photos of all artworks in the exhibition

• Photos of the exhibit installed

• Artist Statement

• Abbreviated Artist biography

• Artist’s CV

Cost of $25.00 each.

Purchase the catalog online HERE or contact the gallery.

The impeccably detailed creations of Daniel Rodríguez Collazo often straddle the line between photorealistic architectural documentation and surrealist futuristic visions. Working in a variety of mediums including charcoal, graphite, acrylic, ink, drywall and more, Daniel’s artworks are consistently inspired by built urban landscapes, often of his hometown of Havana, Cuba.

The Ciudades exhibition presents artworks by Daniel from three visually distinguishable series; Ciudades Infinitas (Infinite Cities), Espacios Inestables (Unstable Spaces), Resonancias (Resonances). In addition to being stylistically unique, each series also presents a distinct approach to appreciating and representing architecture, to rendering contrasts and shapes, and to use of materials.

Exploring his favorite subject matter with his signature stylistic flare, Daniel often develops futuristic structures with superimposed shapes or lines, while other times he explores sculptural materials to reference fragments of building facades, and occasionally he incorporates color to represent abstract architectural realities.

To truly appreciate how these artworks respond to each other, take a moment to visit CAMIBAart Gallery in person to see the Ciudades exhibit installed.

About the three series presented in this exhibit:

~ Ciudades Infinitas (Infinite Cities) ~

Begun during an artist residency in Peru, Ciudades Infinitas explores the duality of pre-Hispanic Inca civilizations and the footprint of European colonization. In addition to architectural imagery, the series also explores Nazca line drawings and pre-Hispanic Inca objects. These artworks respond to the connection between architecture and humankind: the relationship between materials, humans, and the significance of stones.

~ Espacios Inestables (Unstable Spaces) ~

The Espacios Inestables series is indicative of Daniel’s obsession with architecture and the desire to create altered representations of buildings.  In this instance, the buildings are considered energy continents. Inspired by real buildings, Daniel renders the structure to scale but also deconstructs it with shapes, lines, and shades all superimposed, creating an abstract surreal photogenic drawing with stunning visual richness and movement.

~ Resonancias (Resonances) ~

Created by painting and then carving drywall, the sculptural works presented from the Resonancias series are primarily black and white with an occasional hint of craft paper exposed.  According to Daniel, this monochromatic character provides a reality not seen in everyday life and allows the viewer to focus on the negative and the positive relationship created by the arrangement of lines and forms.  This relationship creates stark contrasts and results in optical illusions that enhance the viewers impression of the abstracted three-dimensional architectural facades.

About the Artist:

Daniel Rodríguez Collazo studied in Havana Cuba at the Academia de Artes Plasticas Eduardo Abela with an emphasis on Engraving.  His artwork has been featured in solo and group exhibits in many galleries and venues around the world including Lima, Peru; Madrid, Spain; Berlin, Germany; Turin, Italy; Miami, Florida; New York, New York; Los Angeles, California; Austin, Texas; and of course, his home of Havana, Cuba.  Among his many recognitions, he received the First Place award at Arte Sur Batabanó in Mayabeque Cuba in 2012 and in 2013 the Drawing Prize from Salón Playa in Havana Cuba.  Daniel continues to create architecturally inspired artworks in his studio in Havana.

See available artworks by Daniel Rodríguez Collazo and download his Artist Statement & CV on his artist page here.