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DOZENS OF WORKS NEVER SEEN BY THE PUBLIC: THE EXPRESSIONIST ART OF RAMON
LAPAYESE - Website: www.ramonlapayese.com
Madrid, May 7, 2004-The Expressionist Art of Ramon Lapayese Website covers
the artistic production of this plastic artist, known at first as a sculptor
but who also painted and produced print series and drawings throughout his
whole career. There is also a wide section of bullfight scenes tauromaquia-
along with other themes and a biographic note, reviews and comments by
several authors. Literally dozens of his art pieces were never exhibited and
are here for you to discover.
Anthologically planned, and spanning all his artistic periods, The
Expressionist Art of Ramon Lapayese Website covers the artistic output of
this Artist, noted member of Spanish Figurative and Abstract Expressionism
of the 20th Century; works made through a variety of techniques and formats:
oil on canvas, sculpture (carved stone and wood, lost wax-cast bronze and
iron, ranging from life-size format to small pieces), prints (lithography
and engraving), ceramics, etc. There is an interesting collection of
thumbnailed pictures, exhibition reviews, bio, bibliography and an
introductory text by Spanish art critic Javier Rubio. All texts in English
and Spanish.
In addition the www.ramonlapayese.com Website has suffered a major update,
and you can visit now the new Bullfight Scenes Section. Big Online
Exhibition, with almost 90 artworks of this artist, 30 of them inspired in
the world of bullfighting. Both figurative and abstract Expressionism
examples. Aficionados throughout the World won't be disappointed.
Plastic artist Ramon Lapayese (Madrid, 1928-Miami, FLA 1994), as stated
before, expressed his creativity through painting, sculpture, prints, mixed-
media, pottery, and pencil and ink drawings. Ramon Lapayese featured more
than 150 group shows and 70 solo shows. His artwork can be seen in public
and private collections at Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland,
Italy, The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, United Kingdom, USA, Argentina,
Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Japan, Morocco...
Among others, here is what some critics said about Ramon Lapayese artwork:
"Lapayese displays a figurative expressionist style that is personal, strong
and interpretive. Emphasizing the composition, on the canvas he sometimes
paints Spanish subjects of bullfighters or guitar players, other times
stylized fish and cats, almost primitive..."J. Norval, New York, 1961
"Only eight of his paintings at this show depict the bullfight. Even Picasso
proves to be conventional. Nobody has learned to paint the game between man
and animal like R. Lapayese has." K. F. Hannoversche Rundschau, 1966
Awards obtained
1950.- Sculpture Award. Círculo de Bellas Artes, Madrid.
1955.- Sculpture Award. National Competition of the Spanish Federation of
Soccer.
1957.- III National Exhibition of Fine Arts Medal. Sculpture.
1962.- "New York" Award for Painting, Paris.
1963.- Special Gold Medal (Sculpture). II Biennial of Saragosa.
1969.- City Hall Award. VII Painting Contest. City of Tarrasa.
1970.- Barón de Güell Painting Award. Artesport, Bilbao.
II Sculpture Award. National Exhibition of Contemporary Art, Madrid.
http://www.ramonlapayese.com/ (Home Page)
http://www.ramonlapayese.com/tauro1.htm (New Bullfight Scenes Entrance)
http://www.ramonlapayese.com/eng.htm (English Entrance)
http://www.ramonlapayese.com/contact.htm (Download PDF docs with reviews and
Interviews. More to come soon!)
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