Luis Rincón
Luis Eduardo Rincón (born November 5, 1981) is a Colombian artist[1] based in Spain.[2][3] He is known for his drawings and paintings.[4][5]
Early life and education
Rincón was born in Aguachica, a town in Colombia, on November 5, 1981.[2][6][7] During the period known in Colombia as "La Violencia (The Violence)", he and his family moved frequently across the country. At the age of four, he showed an early interest in painting and often drew on various surfaces, including his school notebook.[8]
When he arrived in Bogotá, Rincón began studying under Colombian painter Ómar Gordillo, a recognized artist originally from Neiva. He later continued his training in the studio of Franklin Ramos, a fine arts instructor.[2][8] In 2017, he attended the Mikhailov Academy in Russia and subsequently pursued formal studies in Fine Arts at the Universidad Miguel Hernández (UMH) in Altea, Spain,[4] completing coursework in 2021 and 2022.[2]
He has also taken lessons with professors from the Repin Fine Arts Academy in Saint Petersburg.[2]
Artistic career
Rincón's first solo exhibition took place in Russia in 2016. The Gallery of Battles, featuring five historical events, including the Battle of Gaira, the Siege of Cartagena, the Last Battle of the Inca Empire against the Spanish, and the death of Gregory Rasputin.[8][9]
He has participated in solo and group exhibitions in countries including Venezuela, Russia, and Colombia.[1]
Solo exhibitions
- History and battles. Saint-Petersburg, Russia (2016)
- Women on the war. Saint-Petersburg, Russia (2017)
- Homonymous exhibition: Luis Rincón. Saint-Petersburg, Russia (2018)
- Heroes and villains. Santa-Marta, Colombia (2018)
- Eclecticism: Harmony Between Divergent Positions. Santa-Marta, Colombia (2018)
- The visible that disappears. Altea, Spain (2021)[10]
- Drawn the Sculpture of Giulio Antonio Acquaviva in the 'Giardino Ducale of Sorricchio'. Atri, Italy (2025)
Group exhibitions
- Joint Freedom, Embassy of Colombia, Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela (2006)
- Fourth World Meeting of Body Art, PDVSA Art Center La Estancia, Caracas, Venezuela (2008)
- Fair "Art-Festival-2016", Loft Project “Etagi,” Saint Petersburg, Russia (2016)
- Open Workshop, Art Center FUNDAM, Santa Marta, Colombia (2016)
- Expo Mar, Museum of the University of Magdalena, Santa Marta, Colombia (2018)
- Alabaster: The Undeniable Presence of the Spiritual in Sculpture, Altea, Spain (2019)
- 12 Hours in Calp, House of Culture of Calp, Calpe, Spain (2021)
- Efesto, Arts Center Palau Altea, Altea, Spain (2022)
- Art Projects, Art Space Ca Lambert, Xàbia, Spain (2022)
- Painted Landscape, Pensionados de Segovia (2023)
- The MEAM Hall of Fame, MEAM / European Museum of Modern Art, Barcelona, Spain (2023)[10]
Awards and recognition
- 1st Prize, XVIII Salón de Pintura CVG Edelca, Venezuela (2006)
- Winner of VII Calp Outdoor Painting Contest, Spain (2022)
- Extraordinary Prize, Fine Arts, Miguel Hernández University (2023)[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Luis Rincon Artist, Singulart. Accessed 17 July 2025.}
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Luis Rincon: Artist Profile, The Artling. Accessed 17 July 2025.}
- ↑ Luis Rincon (Spain), Contemporary Painter Artist, artmajeur.com. Accessed 17 July 2025.}
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Luis Rincón, Saatchi Art. Accessed 17 July 2025.}
- ↑ Luis Rincon - About Luis Rincon, Biography, Exhibitions and More, Artfinder. Accessed 31 July 2025.}
- ↑ Entrevista al artista visual Luis Rincón, mundoarti.com, 2023-05-16. Accessed 2025-07-31.}
- ↑ El Yin Yang del arte, Opinion Caribe, 2018-10-10. Accessed 2025-07-31.}
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Luís Rincón, el viajero, Opinion Caribe, 2017-04-05. Accessed 2025-07-31.}
- ↑ В Галерее батальной живописи открылась выставка колумбийского художника Луиса Ринкона, tvspb.ru, 9 January 2017. Accessed 31 July 2025.}
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Luis Rincon, TRiCERA ART. Accessed 17 July 2025.}
External links
- Luis Rincón on Instagram
- Luis Rincón on YouTube
- Luis Rincón on Twitter