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Carlos Alvarez Cotera
Gallery On Greene is pleased to represent
Carlos Alvarez Cotera.
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No Mail Today
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Mom's Home |
KW Porches
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In the Pink
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Fleming
Street |
Cat on a
KW Porch |
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Blue
Shutters
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Born in La Havana, Cuba on October 10th, 1966, Carlos has
resided in South Florida since 1985 after living in Costa Rica for
several years where he learned and experimented extensively in the
field of ceramics and porcelain painting.
Cotera has worked in many mediums over the years, from pencil,
watercolor, acrylics and oils to ceramics, jewelry design and
manufacturing. He currently works for the most part with oil on
canvas and with clay; a medium he uses to create his sculptures.
The artist has been involved in teaching classes on ceramics and
drawing throughout his career and has influenced people of all ages,
including socially troubled children and children of social minority
groups in their own pursue of artistic development; allowing their
own creativity to flourish.
Carlos’ work has been a part of many different exhibits throughout
Florida and his creations are a part of public and private
collections.
… “Rather than speak about my life, I’d rather you look into my work
and find a feeling; an emotion; a memory, anything that would make
you think. Hopefully stirring thoughts that stimulate you in a
positive way, as that is my intention.
Through images I want to break the monotony of everyday life by
focusing on important ideas, philosophies, experiences, … take a
moment away from the routine and make it important, meaningful and
perhaps if I am lucky; in that one moment I would have touched you
in such a way that you will go on from there with a new outlook on
your existence, …How ambitious!
Most of all, I hope you enjoy it”
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