Short Documentary Portraits of Artists

This documentary explores the life and artistic journey of Ángel Hurtado, a Venezuelan painter and filmmaker, from his early inspirations and artistic education to his award-winning career and reflections on the interconnectedness of painting and cinema.

This documentary explores the life and artistic philosophy of Venezuelan painter Alirio Rodriguez, focusing on his career, artistic techniques incorporating surrealism and abstraction, and his thematic exploration of humanity's place in the universe, anxieties, and search for a new, more compassionate existence.

Magda en Movimiento" celebrates Magda Arria, a pivotal figure in Venezuelan and Latin American art, highlighting her work as a gallerist and cultural promoter, her focus on geometric, kinetic, and constructivist art, and the creation of the Feria Iberoamericana de Arte (FIA), through testimonials and insights into her enduring legacy.

This documentary explores Edgar Guinand's artistic journey, focusing on his concept of "virtual volume," his constructivist approach, and his evolution from traditional sculpture to innovative ironwork, driven by a lifelong dedication to exploring new ideas and engaging with viewers.

This video explores Venezuelan artist Carlos Medina's "Esencial" exhibition, showcasing his artistic philosophy of distilling forms to their essence, his evolving use of materials, incorporation of geometric elements, and his aim to communicate through art that invites individual interpretation.

This documentary explores the life and artistic evolution of Venezuelan artist Régulo Pérez, highlighting his early influences, unique artistic style inspired by nature and personal experience, his admiration for Henri Rousseau, and his reflections on art, freedom, and the importance of personal experience in shaping artistic identity.

In a 2013 conversation, Carlos Cruz-Diez discusses his artistic journey, his evolving perspectives on color and technology in art, and his views on the historical role of artists in society, emphasizing continuous experimentation and the importance of commissioned art.

Artists José Vívenes and Starsky Brines discuss their collaborative exhibition "Dibujhatos Correspondencias," exploring themes of human vulnerability, Latin American identity, and their creative process of recycling, redimensioning, and embracing irony in their joint artwork.

This video captures a conversation between sculptor Cornelis Zitman and Ángel Hurtado, exploring Zitman's early life, his journey to Venezuela to avoid military service, his artistic development and influences, his views on contemporary art, and his eventual international recognition.

This documentary explores the life and artistic evolution of Venezuelan artist José Antonio Dávila, from his childhood influences and early social-political themes to his experimentation with "new figuration" and later introspective works inspired by a return to New York and an accidental photograph, emphasizing his advice for aspiring artists to embrace their culture and inner voice.

This documentary explores Venezuelan artist Jonidel Mendoza's focus on the human figure, transparency, and immateriality through his innovative use of non-traditional materials like radiographs and metallic meshes, highlighting insights from art experts and the artist himself.

Héctor Ramírez discusses his "Esfera de Luz" exhibition (Nov 16 - Dec 14, 2014) , emphasizing light as the essence of his art and the vital interaction between the spectator and the artwork, where viewers recreate their own worlds through his illusions.