ROSSMARY VALVERDE
Born in Lima, Peru in 1969, Rossmary Valverde found her passion for painting at a young age from her father, who is also a talented artist. A true naïve artist, Rossmary creates visual connections deeply rooted in ancient traditions and influenced by the Peruvian art of almost 2000 years ago. Valverde’s paintings utilize intricate design, solid color fields and sophisticated spatial structures similar to pre-Columbian textiles.
Vibrant colors evoke
those found in ancient feathered ceremonial clothing. The juxtaposition
of radiant colors appears to generate movement and wave-like energy
within her compositions. Joyful musical celebrations and village life
are often the focus of her narrative. Valverde’s unique aerial perspective
takes the viewer on a journey; sweeping over villages and leading upward
to the rarefied, crystalline atmosphere of the high Andes and down into
the Amazon River jungles. The total effect of these elements offers
the viewer a sense of a floating world nestled in the great expanse
of the Andean skies.
“My culture is full of seductive colors. My art reflects a deep
love for the culture of Peru, my country. Painting for me is a celebration
of the spirit, as well as an exploration of the human experience. Expressing
myself through painting has always been an enjoyment, depicting my personal
emotions, memories, and the colors of my own universe.” - Rossmary
Valverde
Special Commissions & Exhibitions
Doodle for Hunger - Celebrity Art Auction, Tavern on the Green, New York City - invited to participate in a philanthropic auction to benefit The Capuchin Food Pantries, 2009
Killari - illustrated a bilingual children’s book, 2007
Latin Eyes, television show - Valverde was interviewed and her paintings were featured, 2002
Sabias que - created the cover illustration for a Spanish Textbook, 2002
Phoenix edition of Home and Garden - prominently featured in the article The Joy of Color 1998
Gallery 444 - solo exhibitions and exclusive representation since 1995
“This bright and shining new star of the
art world continues to maintain the purity and innocence of her vision.”
- Microsoft Network's Sidewalk San Francisco
Rossmary Valverde
Huancas Alegres
Rossmary Valverde 2017 Exhibition
Paintings for Valverde Book "Killari"
Valverde's 2008 Book Signing Reception
Valverde's 2004 Show at Gallery 444
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