Wednesday, 4 September 2019

The Curated Fine Arts of Antonio López García, now at Marlborough Gallery




If a trip to London is on your mind, then you must also have a long itinerary of all the places you want to see. But is the Marlborough Gallery a part of that list? If not, then you will be missing out on something spectacular. The Gallery, which was founded in 1946, is home to one of the finest art collections in the world. The Gallery hosts artworks from global artists, from famous stalwarts to underground artists who are trying to make a mark in the world of fine art.

On your visit to the gallery, there is one artist, in particular, you should watch out for - Antonio Lopez Garcia. If you are an art aficionado then you must have heard Garcia’s name is spoken with reverence. After all, he was called the “greatest realist artist alive” by Robert Hughes. The Spaniard is known for his realistic art which encompasses paintings and sculptures. Lopez has been celebrated in his native Spain, but it is only recently that the Western World has awakened to his brilliance. A large credit of this goes to hubs like the Marlborough Gallery who have curated a spectacular Antonio Lopez Garcia exhibition.

The exhibit houses some of Lopez’s most intriguing artworks. A part of this is ‘Man and Woman’, a polychrome wood sculpture of a man and a woman. These life-like works of art are detailed and precise and give viewers an uncanny feeling of looking at real people. ‘Sink and Mirror’ oil on wood painting displays an ordinary sink, with regular items. But its sheer brilliance lies in giving a magical appeal to these everyday items. The artist elevates all that is ordinary to extraordinary in his art. Further heightening the theme of realism is ‘View of Madrid from Torres Blancas’ which is an oil on panel. The work looks like a life-like picture of a road in Madrid. The image displays high-rises stretching onto the horizon of a city the artist calls home.

The beauty of Antonio Lopez Garcia’s paintings are how simplicity draws you in. The ‘every day’ of our lives is recreated on a canvas which when gazed upon will give you a new perspective. If you are in the mood for introspection or want to discover new artists, then Lopez’s works will not disappoint. So, soak in the aesthetic appeal of Lopez’s works on your visit to the Marlborough Gallery and treat your senses to the beauty of fine art.

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