Edna Cantoral Acosta Profile Picture

Edna Cantoral Acosta

Zapopan, Mexico
Artist (Painting, Drawing)
Born unknown date

Biography

Edna Cantoral Acosta was born in Mexico City.  She studied in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, where she currently works. In 1996 she obtained the Sogem diploma in literary creation. She undertook undergraduate studies in plastic arts at the University of Guadalajara. (1998-2001). She took classes with artists and in the engraving workshop of Herculano Álvarez during the period between 2002-2003. She was granted a scholarship to study at the ENSAD, Paris, during the period from October 2004 to August 2005.
She has participated in 25 collective exhibitions in Guadalajara, Mexico city, Argentina, Spain, and
N.Y., and carried out 8 individual ones, one of them being the Signature of the artist book “Homenaje a Juan Gelman /Hommage à Juan Gelman” at the Hune Brenner Gallery in Paris. “Ventana Compartida” (Shared window), at Galería Ajolote (Gallery Axolotl), Contemporary Art
in Guadalajara, is her latest individual exhibition.

She took part in the book “Arte Euroamericano" volumes 3 and 4 and in the art magazine Casiopea # 12 ()

She is represented by Agora Gallery, Chelsea, New York City. ()
and also by GALERÍA AJOLOTE, Contemporary Art, Guadalajara, Mexico.

She is a member of the International Miniart Exchange group since 2007 and she will take
part in the 2008 edition () as well as in the exhibition: “Your Documents Please” International Identification Document exhibition which will be opened in April, 2008.

Discover contemporary artworks by Edna Cantoral Acosta, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: contemporary mexican artists. Artistic domains: Painting, Drawing. Account type: Artist , member since 2007 (Country of origin Mexico). Buy Edna Cantoral Acosta's latest works on Artmajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist Edna Cantoral Acosta. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.

Edna Cantoral Acosta Profile Picture Large

Artist Value, Biography, Artist's studio:

View full profile

Follow

16 artworks by Edna Cantoral Acosta (Selection)

Download as PDF

Tramoya • 16 artworks

Explorar si ¿ existen límites para la conciencia?, las fronteras entre uno mismo y los otros, la dualidad[...]
Explorar si ¿ existen límites para la conciencia?, las fronteras entre uno mismo y los otros, la dualidad son algunas de las ideas que motivan está serie.
La mayoría de los personajes de la serie, son personajes de circo. El circo es el pretexto para reflexionar, ¿existen los límites entre la realidad y el sueño?, son lo mismo?, ¿qué es la realidad sino la consecuencia de nuestras percepciones y creencias?, ¿ la vida, es como una obra de teatro que interpretamos según los parámetros personales?. El circo, también como la representación de nuestra condición errante, la realidad de estar de paso por este mundo.
En varios cuadros está el tema de la migración, el desarraigo, la búsqueda del equilibrio, la integración de nuestra dualidad, la búsqueda de sentido.
Los opuestos, los contrastes, ¿son la cara de la misma moneda? La búsqueda de unión en nosotros mismos, y también el anhelo de salir del límite de nuestro ser y encontrarnos con otro ser humano.
Las obras de marionetas son preguntas, reflexiones acerca de la libertad, la esclavitud, ¿estamos encerrados en patrones sociales, buscamos salir de los esquemas auto impuestos, de las creencias aprendidas? ¿Somos creadores de nuestro propio destino? ¿Hay algo más aparte de los límites de nuestra conciencia humana que nos modifica, nos da sentido y dirección a nuestras vidas? ¿Hasta dónde llega nuestra capacidad de tomar decisiones, nuestra capacidad de control?.

Con que las obras estén laminadas en plástico quiero recalcar que las obras no están limitadas por un marco, como si flotarán en el espacio, como una conclusión , no , no existen límites, fronteras para la conciencia.
Painting titled "Tramoya" by Edna Cantoral Acosta, Original Artwork
Tramoya - Painting, 23.6x19.7 in ©2014 by Edna Cantoral Acosta -
"Tramoya"

Painting | 23.6x19.7 in

On Request
Painting titled "Suspendida función" by Edna Cantoral Acosta, Original Artwork
Suspendida función - Painting, 25.2x1.6 in ©2014 by Edna Cantoral Acosta -
"Suspendida función"

Painting | 25.2x1.6 in

On Request
Painting titled "Aliada sombra" by Edna Cantoral Acosta, Original Artwork
Aliada sombra - Painting, 18.5x12.2 in ©2014 by Edna Cantoral Acosta -
"Aliada sombra"

Painting | 18.5x12.2 in

On Request
Painting titled "Andar siamés" by Edna Cantoral Acosta, Original Artwork
Andar siamés - Painting, 24.8x18.9 in ©2014 by Edna Cantoral Acosta -
"Andar siamés"

Painting | 24.8x18.9 in

On Request
Painting titled "Funámbulo" by Edna Cantoral Acosta, Original Artwork
Funámbulo - Painting, 18.9x12.2 in ©2014 by Edna Cantoral Acosta -
"Funámbulo"

Painting | 18.9x12.2 in

On Request
Painting titled "Hora luna" by Edna Cantoral Acosta, Original Artwork
Hora luna - Painting, 19.7x25.2 in ©2014 by Edna Cantoral Acosta -
"Hora luna"

Painting | 19.7x25.2 in

On Request
Painting titled "¿Titiriteros?" by Edna Cantoral Acosta, Original Artwork
¿Titiriteros? - Painting, 18.5x12.2 in ©2014 by Edna Cantoral Acosta -
"¿Titiriteros?"

Painting | 18.5x12.2 in

On Request
Painting titled "Camino esfera" by Edna Cantoral Acosta, Original Artwork
Camino esfera - Painting, 20.1x25.2 in ©2014 by Edna Cantoral Acosta -
"Camino esfera"

Painting | 20.1x25.2 in

On Request
Painting titled "Liberación" by Edna Cantoral Acosta, Original Artwork
Liberación - Painting, 23.6x18.9 in ©2014 by Edna Cantoral Acosta -
"Liberación"

Painting | 23.6x18.9 in

On Request
Painting titled "Migración" by Edna Cantoral Acosta, Original Artwork
Migración - Painting, 24.8x18.5 in ©2014 by Edna Cantoral Acosta -
"Migración"

Painting | 24.8x18.5 in

On Request
Painting titled "Madejared" by Edna Cantoral Acosta, Original Artwork
Madejared - Painting, 24.4x15.8 in ©2014 by Edna Cantoral Acosta -
"Madejared"

Painting | 24.4x15.8 in

On Request
Painting titled "Tramoyista" by Edna Cantoral Acosta, Original Artwork
Tramoyista - Painting, 13.4x0.8 in ©2014 by Edna Cantoral Acosta -
"Tramoyista"

Painting | 13.4x0.8 in

On Request
Painting titled "Suspendida función" by Edna Cantoral Acosta, Original Artwork
Suspendida función - Painting, 1.6x25.2 in ©2014 by Edna Cantoral Acosta -
"Suspendida función"

Painting | 1.6x25.2 in

On Request
Painting titled "Polizones" by Edna Cantoral Acosta, Original Artwork
Polizones - Painting, 18.5x12.2 in ©2014 by Edna Cantoral Acosta -
"Polizones"

Painting | 18.5x12.2 in

On Request
Painting titled "Cadena" by Edna Cantoral Acosta, Original Artwork
Cadena - Painting, 27.6x24.4 in ©2014 by Edna Cantoral Acosta -
"Cadena"

Painting | 27.6x24.4 in

On Request
Painting titled "Tríada" by Edna Cantoral Acosta, Original Artwork
Tríada - Painting, 19.3x25.2 in ©2014 by Edna Cantoral Acosta -
"Tríada"

Painting | 19.3x25.2 in

On Request
Filters
Order by:
Contact Edna Cantoral Acosta
Send a private message to Edna Cantoral Acosta

Artmajeur

Receive our newsletter for art lovers and collectors