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Open Studio October 27th + 28th, 1-5 PM
380 Fairgrounds Road, West Kingston, RI 02892 401-783-0982 |
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Ccopacatty Read a feature article on him in the United Nations Chronicle The Andean sculptor, Ccopacatty, is a reputed artist in South America and is recognized nationally in the United States, for dramatic and monumental works in metal and the wall mural. Ccopacatty attended the National School of Fine Arts in Lima, Peru. In 1975, he held awards as the most outstanding sculptor in metal and the mural. He graduated in 1976 with the Medalla de Oro, the highest honor in sculpture. He continued his studies at the National School of Fine Arts, on a post-graduate level. His sculptures are in private and public collections throughout the world. Since his arrival in the United States in 1981, he has exhibited extensively and installed large-scale commissioned sculpture. He has been commissioned to paint large, exterior wall murals nation-wide. Ccopacatty maintains two studios in Rhode Island, one in West Kingston, the other on Block Island, where he also has his gallery. The sculptor, Ccopacatty, is a unique voice for the indigenous Andean peoples. His work is an expression of the rich cultural history of the Andes and his personal identification with it. He amplifies his artistic search, by focusing on the power of art to synthesize and express a universal humanity. The success of his effort, may be measured in the words of one critic, who says: "Since arriving in the United States, his work has increased in power and importance. Using his South American perspective, he may be the most prolific and articulate recorder of American life". | |||||
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