ANDRÉS CELIS OSSOTT
Born in Caracas in 1969, Andrés Celis Ossott has devoted himself to art since 2007. His art form is self-taught and has been developed based on color, form and recycling. It has the virtue of “resuscitating” musical instruments that have fallen into disuse. With his hands he is capable of redoing the body of an instrument, recovering its inner vibration, and changing its aspect for one that is full of color. “I have restored cuatros, mandolins, bandolas, acoustic guitars, violins, cellos, and electric guitars,” he explains. For him, music is an inspiration because it helps him to clear his mind, elevate his spirit, and create.
He works effortlessly on wooden supports and iron sheets. His artistic abilities are a natural gift and the only courses he has taken have been in painting and color preparation geared to the motor vehicle. “For me, color is everything. I seek to convey feelings and positive states of mind through a gamut of bright, joyful hues,” he comments.
He is a modern artist who creates pieces full of color and seeks to generate feelings of happiness in those who contemplate his work. “My works are versatile and can adapt to any environment. In some of them I include recycled elements, such as parts of musical instruments that have been discarded, giving the creation a touch of originality,” he clarifies. Perfection in the application of color and the finish of his works is one of his characteristics. “For me it’s a challenge to transform the irregular, rough, porous surface of the wood or metal into a surface that is soft, shiny and smooth to the touch,” he explains.
In his series entitled “Garabatos” (Doodles) he expresses the power of the elements of nature and creates sculptures that simulate the movement of the flames of fire, water’s waves, and the blowing wind. Musical instruments, fruits, and metal sculptures have a prominent place among his works. “I enjoy the creation of every one of my works. My satisfaction starts from the moment I imagine what the final result is going to be. Art is my passion,” he comments.
He believes that artists can be a positive reference for society because they reflect what the work, effort, achievement and dedication of a human being represent. For Andrés Celis completing his inner work with social work is vitally important, which is why, whenever he has the opportunity, he collaborates by donating his works of art to nonprofit organizations.
His work is on exhibition in Venezuela at major Caracas galleries such as Galería Freites, Galería Arte Innovador, Ideal Art Centro de Arte, and Soho Art Gallery, and also at Canale-Diaz Art Center and Astrageous Gallery in the United States. He is planning to continue expanding the showing of his art shortly to other parts of Venezuela and also internationally.
EXHIBITIONS
2022 - “A beneficio de los chiquitos”. First Edition. Benefit auction for the “Fundana" International Foundation. Donation of the work “Relative”. Miami, USA.
2020 - Viennale Miami. Miami Art Space. Miami, Florida. USA.
2019 - Art Expo New York. DATG Concept. New York, New York. USA.
2019 - European Design and Art Gallery. DATG Concept. West Palm Beach, Florida. USA.
2019 - Art Palm Beach International Art Fair. 22nd Edition. DATG Concept. West Palm Beach, Florida. USA.
2018 - Art Expo Las Vegas. DATG Concept. Las Vegas, Nevada. USA.
2018 - Art Santa Fe. DATG Concept. Santa Fe, California. USA.
2018 - “Por amor al arte y a los niños venezolanos”. Fourteenth Edition. Benefit auction for the “Fundana" Foundation. Donation of the work “x”. Caracas, Venezuela.
2018 - Red Dot. DATG Concept. Miami, Florida. USA.
2018 - Art Expo New York. DATG Concept. New York, New York. USA.
2018 - “Art Hub”. DATG Concept. Miami, Florida. USA.
2017 - Spectrum Miami Art Show. DATG Concept. Miami, Florida. USA.
2017 - Benefit exhibition for the “Asoprogar” civil association. Caracas, Venezuela.
2017 - Art Basel Parallel Exhibition 2017. Art Center Miami. MIArt Space, Wynwood. Miami, Florida. USA. 2017 - “El arte se subasta por una sonrisa” (Art is auctioned for a smile). Sixth Edition. Benefit auction for the “Amigos del Hospital San Juan de Dios” Foundation. Caracas, Venezuela.
2017 - “Amor para dar”. Thirteenth Edition. Benefit auction for the "Fundana" Foundation. Caracas, Venezuela.
2016 - Benefit exhibition for the “Asoprogar” civil association. Caracas, Venezuela.
2016 - “Pintando futuro”. Twelfth Edition. Benefit auction for the "Fundana" Foundation. Caracas, Venezuela.
2016 - “Abriendo caminos”. Benefit exhibition for the "Lar Padre Joaquim Ferreira" Foundation. Caracas, Venezuela.
2016 - “Intimo y Cotidiano” (Intimate and Everyday). Venezuelan Plastic Artists Association - AVAP. Caracas, Venezuela.
2016 - “Cambiando vidas”. Benefit exhibition for the “Buena Voluntad” civil association. Caracas, Venezuela.
2016 - “El arte se subasta por una sonrisa” (Art is auctioned for a smile). Fifth Edition. Benefit auction for the “Amigos del Hospital San Juan de Dios” Foundation. Caracas, Venezuela.
2016 - “Pop Matters”. Canale Diaz Art Center. Miami, Florida. USA.
2016 - Art Palm Beach International Art Fair. Nineteenth Edition. Canale Diaz Art Center. West Palm Beach, Florida. USA.
2015 - “El arte se subasta por una sonrisa” (Art is auctioned for a smile). Fourth Edition. Benefit auction for the “Amigos del Hospital San Juan de Dios” Foundation. Caracas, Venezuela.
2015 - “Por amor al arte”. Eleventh Edition. Benefit auction for the “Fundana" Foundation. Donation of the work “Lips”. Caracas, Venezuela.
2015 - “Consequences”. Canale Diaz Art Center. Miami, Florida. USA.
2014 - “El arte se subasta por una sonrisa” (Art is auctioned for a smile). Third Edition. Benefit auction for the "Amigos del Hospital San Juan de Dios" Foundation. Caracas, Venezuela.
2014 - “Ro-dando”. Benefit exhibition for the “Buena Voluntad” civil association. Caracas, Venezuela.
2014 - “De corazón” (From the heart). Benefit auction for the “Parque de los Sueños” Foundation. Caracas, Venezuela.
2013 - International Art Fair (FIAAM). Tenth Edition. Arte Innovador Gallery. Maracaibo, Venezuela.
2012 - International Art Fair (FIAAM). Ninth Edition. Arte Innovador Gallery. Maracaibo, Venezuela.
2012 - “Al Arte le dan Sabana". Galería Los Galpones. Caracas, Venezuela.
No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.Oscar Wilde
ANDRÉS CELIS OSSOTT
Nace en Caracas en 1969 y, desde el 2007, se dedica al arte. Desarrolla una propuesta de manera autodidacta basada en el color, la forma y el reciclaje. Tiene la virtud de “resucitar” instrumentos musicales en desuso. Con sus manos es capaz de rehacer el cuerpo, recuperar la vibración interna y cambiar su aspecto externo por uno lleno de color. “He restaurado cuatros, mandolinas, bandolas, guitarras acústicas, violines, violonchelos y guitarras eléctricas”, explica. Para él, la música, es inspiración porque lo ayuda a despejar la mente, a elevar el espíritu y a crear.
Trabaja con soltura sobre soportes de madera y láminas de hierro. Su capacidad artística es natural y únicamente ha realizado cursos de pintura y preparación de color enfocados hacia el campo automotriz. “El color para mí lo es todo, a través de la gama de tonalidades brillantes y alegres, busco transmitir sentimientos y estados de ánimo positivos”, comenta.
Es un artista moderno que elabora piezas cargadas de colorido y busca generar emociones de alegría en aquellos que contemplan su trabajo. “Mis obras son versátiles, adaptables a cualquier ambiente. En algunas de ellas incluyo elementos reciclados, como partes de instrumentos musicales que han sido desechados, dándole un toque original a la creación”, aclara. La perfección en cuanto a la aplicación del color y el acabado de las obras, es una de sus características. “Para mí es un reto transformar lo irregular, áspero y poroso de la madera o del metal, en una superficie de textura lisa, suave y brillante”, señala.
En su serie titulada “Garabatos” expresa el poder de los elementos de la naturaleza y crea esculturas que simulan el movimiento de las llamas de fuego, las ondas del agua y el soplar del viento. Entre sus piezas destacan instrumentos musicales, frutas y esculturas de metal. “Disfruto de la creación de cada una de mis obras. Mi satisfacción comienza desde el momento en que imagino cómo va a ser el resultado final. “El arte, es mi pasión”, comenta.
Cree que los artistas pueden ser una referencia positiva para la sociedad porque reflejan lo que representa el trabajo, el esfuerzo, el logro y la dedicación de un ser humano. Para Andrés Celis, es vital completar su obra interna realizando labor social por eso, cada vez que tiene oportunidad, colabora donando sus piezas a organizaciones sin fines de lucro.
Su trabajo se exhibe en Venezuela en importantes galerías de Caracas como: Galería Freites, Galería Arte Innovador, Ideal Art Centro de Arte, Soho Art Gallery y, en Estados Unidos, Canale Díaz Art Center y Artrageous Gallery. A corto plazo se plantea continuar expandiendo su arte dentro del país y ampliar su exposición internacional.
EXPOSICIONES
2022 - “A beneficio de los chiquitos”. First Edition. Benefit auction for the “Fundana" International Foundation. Donation of the work “Relative”. Miami, USA.
2020 - Viennale Miami. Miami Art Space. Miami, Florida. USA.
2019 - Art Expo New York. DATG Concept. New York, New York. USA.
2019 - European Design and Art Gallery. DATG Concept. West Palm Beach, Florida. USA.
2019 - Art Palm Beach International Art Fair. 22nd Edition. DATG Concept. West Palm Beach, Florida. USA.
2018 - Art Expo Las Vegas. DATG Concept. Las Vegas, Nevada. USA.
2018 - Art Santa Fe. DATG Concept. Santa Fe, California. USA.
2018 - “Por amor al arte y a los niños venezolanos”. Fourteenth Edition. Benefit auction for the “Fundana" Foundation. Donation of the work “x”. Caracas, Venezuela.
2018 - Red Dot. DATG Concept. Miami, Florida. USA.
2018 - Art Expo New York. DATG Concept. New York, New York. USA.
2018 - “Art Hub”. DATG Concept. Miami, Florida. USA.
2017 - Spectrum Miami. DATG Concept. Miami, Florida. USA.
2017 - Benefit exhibition for the “Asoprogar” civil association. Caracas, Venezuela.
2017 - “Parallel 17”. Miami Art Space. Miami, Florida. USA.
2017 - “El arte se subasta por una sonrisa” (Art is auctioned for a smile). Sixth Edition. Benefit auction for the “Amigos del Hospital San Juan de Dios” Foundation. Caracas, Venezuela.
2017 - “Amor para dar”. Thirteenth Edition. Benefit auction for the "Fundana" Foundation. Caracas, Venezuela.
2016 - Benefit exhibition for the “Asoprogar” civil association. Caracas, Venezuela.
2016 - “Pintando futuro”. Twelfth Edition. Benefit auction for the "Fundana" Foundation. Caracas, Venezuela.
2016 - “Abriendo caminos”. Exposición a beneficio de la Fundación Lar Padre Joaquim Ferreira. Caracas, Venezuela.
2016 - “Intimo y Cotidiano” (Intimate and Everyday). Venezuelan Plastic Artists Association - AVAP. Caracas, Venezuela.
2016 - “Cambiando vidas”. Exposición a beneficio de la Asociación Civil Buena Voluntad. Caracas, Venezuela.
2016 - “Pop Matters”. Canale Diaz Art Center. Miami, USA.
2016 - Feria Internacional Art Palm Beach. 19na. Edición. Canale Diaz Art Center. West Palm Beach, Florida. Estados Unidos.
2015 - “El arte se subasta por una sonrisa”. 4ta. Edición. Subasta a beneficio de la Fundación Amigos del Hospital San Juan de Dios. Caracas, Venezuela.
2015 - “Por amor al arte”. 11va. Edición. Subasta de la obra “Lips” a beneficio de Fundana. Caracas, Venezuela.
2015 - “Consecuencias”. Canale Diaz Art Center. Miami, Florida. Estados Unidos.
2014 - “El arte se subasta por una sonrisa”. 3ra. Edición. Subasta a beneficio de la Fundación Amigos del Hospital San Juan de Dios. Caracas, Venezuela.
2014 - “Ro-dando”. Exposición a beneficio de la Asociación Civil Buena Voluntad. Caracas, Venezuela.
2014 - “De corazón”. Subasta a beneficio de la Fundación Parque de los Sueños. Caracas, Venezuela.
2013 - Feria Internacional de Arte (FIAAM). 10ma. Edición. Galería Arte Innovador. Maracaibo, Venezuela.
2012 - Feria Internacional de Arte (FIAAM). 9na. Edición. Galería Arte Innovador. Maracaibo, Venezuela.
2012 - “Al Arte le dan Sabana". Galería Los Galpones. Caracas, Venezuela.
Ningún gran artista ve las cosas como son en realidad; si lo hiciera, dejaría de ser artista.Oscar Wilde