About Me

LORENA ISLA Rebel Artist

Born: June 22nd, Mexico City

 

Painting is like oxygen to me. Without it I wither, with it, I journey to a special place - nirvana, an open window into my subconscious soul. I don’t need rules - I was born with my own style and viewpoint. I follow my heart into the mystic. I venture where my mind and brush take me.

 

Born in Mexico City, a traveler of this world, and the parallel universe where all creativity lies. For me the sky is the limit. Dream big but be humble. I’ve seen the poor and the destitute of India and Africa, and I’ve lounged in the lap of luxury in New York, Paris and Rome. As Joni Mitchell said, I’ve looked at life from both sides

 

The mouth, lips, communication fascinate me. The eye is a reminder I’m always searching for life’s essence, within myself, and in the outer world that envelops us all. I use color to add spirit, and bring vibrancy to my art. I’m moved by love in all its manifestations. I’m touched by children, and want to do all I can to help those who have been abused, as I am one of them.

 

I am blessed to have friends and admirers all over the world, and by my personal relationship with God. To all those who tilt at windmills, I’m with you. I believe we are only limited by our imagination, and my imagination isn’t limited at all.

 

May 2008

 


STUDIES


PAINTING
PSICOLLOGY
LOGOTHERAPY SPECIALITY
TANATHOLOGIST
ANALIZE DREAMS BY JUNG
FASHION DESIGN
TEXTIL DESIGN
FASHION MODEL

1999 LORENZO DI MEDICI SCHOOL,
FLORENCE ITALY

2000-2001 ACADEMY OF SAN CARLOS
U.N.A.M WITH MASTER
LUIS NISHIZAWA
MEXICO DF.

INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITS

2000 LORENA ISLA
MARIA ISABEL SHERATON HOTEL
INAUGURATED BY MASTER LUIS NISHIZAWA
MEXICO DF.

2002 AFRICANS
OSCAR ROMAN GALLERY
MEXICO DF.

2003 SOFAS AND CHAIRS
OSCAR ROMAN GALLERY
MEXICO DF.

2004 ASIA WHERE
OSCAR ROMAN GALLERY

COLECTIVE EXHIBITS

2000 METHAMORPHOSIS ART
ARGENTA CENTER
MEXICO DF.

2001 YOUNG PAINTERS IN MEXICAN ART
SENATORS CHAMBERS
CENTRO HISTORICO
MEXICO DF.

2001 FEDERAL COMISION OF ELECTRICITY
TECNOLOGICAL MUSEUM
MEXICO DF.

2002 CONTEMPORARY EX-VOTOS
OSCAR ROMAN GALLERY
MEXICO DF.

2003 CASTAS CONTEMPORANEAS,
OSCAR ROMAN GALLERY
MEXICO DF

2003 MEXICAN RED CROSS
MONTERREY NUEVO LEON
MEXICO

2003 EXTINTED NATURE
OSCAR ROMAN GALLERY
MEXICO DF.

2004 NATIONALISM
OSCAR ROMAN GALLERY
MEXICO DF.

2005 PERCEPTIONS
OSCAR ROMAN GALLERY
MEXICO DF.

2005 LIVE ART
AIDS MEXICAN FOUNDATION
MEXICO DF.

2006 CANVAS RUPTURE
OSCAR ROMAN GALLERY
MEXICO DF.

2006 GUADALUPANAS VIRGENS
ESCALENUS GALLERY
MEXICO DF.

2006 WISHING
OSCAR ROMAN GALLERY
MEXICO DF.

2007 FLASHING FLESH
MONKDOGZ URBAN ART GALLERY
CHELSEA NEW YORK
NEW YORK USA

2008 CHAPINGO BIENAL
TEXCOCO
MEXICO

 

 

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