April 21 - 23, 2023
A program of Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá
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April 21 - 23, 2023
A program of Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá
A cultural program of:
Let's celebrate a decade of Salon Comunal
We are excited to invite all the artists who have been part of our history to a commemorative exhibition. Throughout these 10 years, we have witnessed an incredible journey, and now it is time to relive those special moments.
The Collective of the Decade aims to trace a chronological journey through our existence, paying tribute to each exhibition, artist and work that has left a mark on our path. Through a timeline that is intertwined with the very architecture of our house, we will highlight the exhibitions, the artists who have shared their vision and the works that have illuminated our gallery.
Within the framework of ARTBO FDS, our gallery will host the exhibition. It is a time to remember the first steps, processes and shared achievements. This exhibition is a testimony of how each artist has contributed to our identity.
This tour reveals the role that Salón Comunal has played in the sector, highlighting the commitment to the development of artists' research, creating a space conducive to exploration, experimentation and personal and professional growth.
Together, we will continue to build a future full of knowledge and collaboration!
Salón Comunal was conceived in 2013 in Bogotá by Colombian artists who envisioned a gallery that could exist in a family home in a traditional neighborhood. Since its inception, the gallery sought to contribute to the circulation, exhibition, production, training, and commercialization of contemporary art, as a reaction to the lack of institutional support for emerging artists in Colombia. The contemporary art gallery is understood as a meeting point and exchange of knowledge, time and energy for those interested in art. Access to our exhibitions is free. Thanks to an uninterrupted programming, more than 100 exhibitions have been held with the participation of renowned artists such as Eduardo Ramírez Villamizar, Antonio Caro, Beatriz Eugenia Díaz, Juan Mejía, Mario Opazo, Lucas Ospina, Carol Young, Gabriel Silva. The gallery represents Edelmira Boller, Mateo Cohen, Felipe González, Néstor Gutiérrez, Cecilia Ordóñez, Sergio Ferro and Bernardo Montoya.
Colombian artist born in Bogotá in 1936, known for geometric abstraction and the use of industrial waste in sculpture. Boller trained in the 1970s at the David Manzur School in Bogotá, Colombia. In 1979, she held her first individual exhibition at the Belarca Gallery, from then on she entered the professional art circuit, she participated with recognition in several National Artist Salons and Regional Salons. Her artistic work has been characterized by the use of scrap metal to create contemplative and utilitarian sculptures (furniture). She is an assiduous draftsman and eventually turns to painting. Edelmira Boller has been influenced by the local sculptural tradition embodied in male figures such as Eduardo Ramírez Villamizar and Edgar Negret, of which she preserves the geometric configuration of the space. Her work has been recognized with an honorable mention in the XXXII Annual Hall of Colombian Artists in 1989 and in the III Regional Hall of Visual Arts Tunja in 1980. He exhibited successfully on two occasions abroad, one in Venezuela and the other in Germany. . Her work is not yet part of the stories of art history in Colombia and Latin America. She will soon release "COUPLINGS", the first monographic book about the teacher which consists of an essay, a catalog of works and a chronology. Boller works with the Salón Comunal Gallery, since 2020, she has held 3 individual exhibitions at the gallery, she has participated in multiple collectives and in 3 versions of the Bogotá International Art Fair ARTBO. Edelmira Boller, with her versatile artistic career and her focus on sculpture, has left a significant mark on the Colombian art world. She lives and works in Bogotá.
Colombian ceramist born in Pamplona in 1949. Her life has been intrinsically linked to clay and fire, and her influence on Colombian ceramics is undeniable. She is a disciple of Beatriz Daza, she has undergraduate and graduate studies. Her passion for ceramics led her to become a professor at the School of Arts of the National University of Colombia, where she played an essential role for 28 years. In her time there, she promoted a career in ceramics and held important administrative positions. With more than 40 years dedicated to ceramics, Cecilia has taken risks and seized opportunities in her artistic pursuit. She has proven to be an alert artist, capable of connecting the past with the present through her work. Cecilia Ordóñez París' style in ceramics is unique and distinctive. Her creations reflect a deep connection with nature and tradition, which is combined with her technical skill to create exceptional pieces. Cecilia finds inspiration in clay and fire, elements that have been part of her life. during decades. Additionally, her long career as an educator has influenced generations of ceramic artists. Ordóñez exhibits in several art museums in Colombia and abroad. Her dedication and contribution to ceramics earned her membership in the International Academy of Ceramics. In 2022, the Art Museum of the Bank of the Republic of Colombia MAMU selected and incorporated "Montaña Blanca" one of her works into the collections. Ordóñez has held 2 individual exhibitions with the Salón Comunal Gallery, she has participated in multiple group exhibitions and in the Bogotá International Art Fair ARTBO. We are working on the first monographic book about the life and work of the teacher. Cecilia Ordóñez París is an influential figure in the world of Colombian ceramics and a master in the art of transforming clay into works of art. Her passion and her legacy will endure in the history of ceramic art and sculpture. She lives and works in Tenjo, Cundinamarca.
