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Raul de la Torre

Raul de la Torre

Raul de la Torre, a Barcelona-born artist residing in Los Angeles, embarked on his artistic journey at Massana Art School Barcelona, where he delved into the world of abstract paintings, canvas, embroidery, mixed media, organic shapes, colorful lines, texture, and dimension. His creative exploration led him to experiment with diverse materials, textures, and techniques, unveiling captivating discoveries within each artwork. His original artworks have garnered global recognition, with exhibitions spanning influential art hubs like New York, Los Angeles, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and his mesmerizing paintings now grace esteemed private collections worldwide.

Within his groundbreaking Fils I Colors series, he skillfully merges various elements to uncover the elusive third dimension, employing a fusion of canvas or paper, and mixed media such as acrylic paint and cotton thread to transcend traditional boundaries. De la Torre's deliberate slicing technique symbolizes his fervent pursuit of heightened dimensionality. He masterfully weaves color-matching cotton thread across the horizontal incisions, adorning and concealing these exposed areas. By incorporating embroidery, he introduces an additional layer, casting intricate shadows through the interplay of organic shapes.

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Raul de la Torre: Fils I Colors DLIII

Fils I Colors DLIII

Raul de la Torre

37 x 30 in

94 x 76 cm

US$ 2,100
Raul de la Torre: Fils I Colors DXXIII

Fils I Colors DXXIII

Raul de la Torre

30 x 22 in

76 x 56 cm

US$ 1,700
Raul de la Torre: Fils I Colors DCXIII

Fils I Colors DCXIII

Raul de la Torre

30 x 24 in

76 x 61 cm

US$ 1,850
Raul de la Torre: Through This Window, Thin Rivers

Through This Window, Thin Rivers

Raul de la Torre

30 x 24 in

76 x 61 cm

US$ 2,500
Raul de la Torre: Fils I Colors DCXXIII

Fils I Colors DCXXIII

Raul de la Torre

30 x 23 in

76 x 58 cm

US$ 1,700
All artworks by artist


Raul de la Torre's artistic journey is characterized by his adventurous spirit, exploring diverse materials, textures, and techniques in each of his paintings, which serve as a source of continuous discovery and a significant aspect of his creative process. In his Fils I Colors series, he skillfully incorporates a third dimension by experimenting with various materials. Born in Barcelona in 1964, Raul de la Torre is an alumnus of the Massana Art School, where he honed his artistic skills.

Initially, he removed paint from his artistic process by slicing his works and combining canvas and paper with other selected materials. Gradually the slicing gained more importance and became a reflection of his increased desire to add more dimension. Embroidery provides another layer as it creates thick shadows with organic shapes. De la Torre makes horizontal cuts on the canvas or paper and covers these open areas using color-matching cotton thread.

The interaction between the artist, gravity, and the paint is important for the final result. The technique permits the paint to be a major architect of the final result, giving it a life of its own. It results in infinite and timeless color combinations. The different layers of color each represent a state of mind, time, places, and people.
Raul de la Torre's artistic journey is characterized by his adventurous spirit, exploring diverse materials, textures, and techniques in each of his paintings, which serve as a source of continuous discovery and a significant aspect of his creative process. In his Fils I Colors series, he skillfully incorporates a third dimension by experimenting with various materials. Born in Barcelona in 1964, Raul de la Torre is an alumnus of the Massana Art School, where he honed his artistic skills.

Initially, he removed paint from his artistic process by slicing his works and combining canvas and paper with other selected materials. Gradually the slicing gained more importance and became a reflection of his increased desire to add more dimension. Embroidery provides another layer as it creates thick shadows with organic shapes. De la Torre makes horizontal cuts on the canvas or paper and covers these open areas using color-matching cotton thread.

The interaction between the artist, gravity, and the paint is important for the final result. The technique permits the paint to be a major architect of the final result, giving it a life of its own. It results in infinite and timeless color combinations. The different layers of color each represent a state of mind, time, places, and people.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2017   The Other Art Fair, Brooklyn, NY

2016   Spotte Art, New York, NY

2015   Matthew Rachman Gallery, Chicago, IL

2014-15 Petrossian, West Hollywood, CA

2013   Fresh Paint, Culver City, CA

2012   Launch, Los Angeles, CA

2010   City of Fontana – Art Depot – Experimenting the Color

            LACMA – Art Rental Sales Gallery

2009   Seyhoun Gallery - Fils I Colors - West Hollywood, CA

2009   Arthaus 66 Gallery - Ciutats - Albuquerque, New Mexico

2008   Bluebird Art House - Ciutats - Whittier, CA

2007   Bluebird art House - Vermell I negre - Whittier, CA

2006   Infusion Gallery - Mans i textures - Los Angeles

            Assunta Fox Gallery - Santa Ana, CA

 

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2022   Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA

2021   825 Gallery, West Hollywood, CA

            Pamela Walsh Gallery, Palo Alto, CA

2019   Julio Valzez Project, Affordable Art Fair New York

            Merritt Gallery, Baltimore, MD

            Julio Valdez Project Space, New York, NY

Art Project Paia, Maui, Hawaii

2018   Building Bridges Gallery, Santa Monica, CA

            Michael Warren Contemporary, Denver, CO

            The Other Art Fair, Brooklyn, NY

            Merritt Gallery, Baltimore

            Batch Showroom, San Francisco, CA

2017-18Denver International Airport

2017   The Project Space, New York, NY

            Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA

            Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong

            AAF New York, NY

            Slate Art, Oakland, CA

            Affordable Art Fair Battersea, London, GB

            Art Palm Springs, CA

2016   Affordable Art Fair New York, NY

            Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA

            FP Contemporary, Culver City, CA

            825 Gallery, West Hollywood, CA

            Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong

2015   Art Project Paja, Maui, HI

            Affordable Art Fair Singapore

            FP Contemporary, Culver City, CA

            Off Ramp Gallery, Pasadena, CA

            Love Art Fair Toronto, Canada

            Affordable Art Fair New York, NY

Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, CA

            LA Art Fair, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA

2014   Red Dot Art Fair – Artspace Warehouse – Miami, FL

            Houston Fine Art Fair – Artspace Warehouse – TX

            Art Toronto, Artspace Warehouse

            Love Art Fair Toronto, Artspace Warehouse

            AAF New York – Artspace Warehouse - NY

2014   LA Art Fair – Los Angeles, CA

2013   825 Gallery – Out There 2013 - West Hollywood

            Bluprint Green Gallery – Modernism - Palm Springs, CA

            Gallery Y – Collaboration of Circles and Lines – Los Angeles, CA

2012   825 Gallery – Out There 2012 - West Hollywood, CA

            Artspace Warehouse – Los Angeles, CA

             Bruce Lurie Gallery – Los Angeles, CA

            Launch – Artpad San Francisco, CA

            825 Gallery – GEM 2012- West Hollywood

            Launch – Los Angeles Art Show 2012

            825 Gallery – Versus – West Hollywood

2011   Artspace Warehouse - Colors – Los Angeles

            Venice Art Walk and Auction – Venice Beach, CA

            Cobalt Studio – In Stitches – Chicago, IL

            Launch – Merry Karnowsky Gallery – Solid Stripes - Los Angeles, CA

2010   825 Gallery - Aurora - West Hollywood, CA

            Fresh Paint Gallery - Gathering - Culver City, CA

            Jon Frum Art Foundation – The Strongest of the Strange  - Los Angeles, CA

            825 GALLERY - OUT THERE - West Hollywood

            VENICE ART WALK AND AUCTION - Venice Beach, CA

            825 GALLERY - GEM 2010 - West Hollywood

            GALERIA GERALDES DA SILVA - Colectiva de artistas espanhois - Porto, Portugal

            ARENA-1 GALLERY – Santa Monica, CA

            INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR PURO ARTE - Vigo, Spain

2009   ART VERSUS WALLS - Berlin, Germany

            ARENA-1 GALLERY - Santa Monica, CA

            GODO GALLERY - Highly Toxic - Glendale, CA

            SEYHOUN GALLERY - EUROPE NOW

            ROBERT DANIEL GALLERY - Tacoma, Washington

            Curator of the show "Europe meets America", Seyhoun Gallery

            SEYHOUN GALLERY - FREE IRAN – Los Angeles

            825 GALLERY - OUT THERE - West Hollywood

            SEYHOUN GALLERY - Los Angeles

            EL SEXTO CONTINENTE -  Barcelona, Spain  

            Hangar Gallery - Santa Monica, CA

2008   Hangar Gallery - Santa Monica, CA

2007   Bluebird art House- Whittier, CA

             Hangar Gallery - Santa Monica

             20/20 shows in Palm Springs organized by Blue Bird

2006   Bluebird art House – Whittier, CA

2005   Galerie Roland Hubsch - Luxembourg

             Galerie Bonarelli - Narbonne, France

             Galerie Friedricks - Kranenburg , Germany

 

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