Alonso Cuesta - Tierra caliente - XL

Rodrigo Alonso Cuesta (Burgos, 1982). Based in Spain.

This holder of a B.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Salamanca and in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Burgos has had a distinguished academic formation, complemented by experiences abroad thanks to Erasmus scholarships he undertook in Portugal and Belgium.

His artistic activity focuses mainly on oil painting, acrylic, watercolor, digital art and paper, where he creates paintings, drawings and collages. His style is characterized by a rich, vivid, expressive color palette, as well as a plastic compositional style with dynamic and unusual perspectives, influenced by his passion for analog photography.

The themes he explores in his work are “landscapes, still lifes and portraits…that’s all,” following the famous phrase of David Hockney. Although his work starts from figurative representation, he has recently begun to experiment with geometric abstraction, always in large and expansive formats.

This artist has participated in numerous exhibitions at the national level, with a special focus on the north of Spain. For more than 20 years, he has showcased his work in various towns, such as Burgos, Teruel, Vitoria and Salamanca, where his work is especially recognized. He has also won painting prizes at both national and international levels, demonstrating his talent and recognition in the art world.

Recently he won the prize of the III Motril Art Contest. 2024.

In addition to his presence in exhibitions, his works form part of multiple private collections around the world. This shows that his work is not only appreciated by the general public but also by collectors and art lovers who value his unique style and technical skill.

In summary, this graduate in Fine Arts and Audiovisual Communication has developed a prominent artistic career, focused on oil painting, acrylic, digital art, paper and watercolor. His work is characterized by a rich color range, a plastic compositional style and unusual perspectives. With numerous national and international exhibitions and awards, his work forms part of private collections around the world.

You can visit his Instagram: @alonsocuesta_arteng

The artwork is delivered unframed (professional packaging, rolled in a tube).

The indicated measurements are those of the painting once stretched and mounted on a frame. The actual canvas dimensions are larger to allow mounting on a stretcher of 2 cm width or less.