Gustavo

Gustavo Álvarez Alvarado, born in Viña del Mar, Chile. Bachelor of Arts from the University of Playa Ancha in 2021. He carries out teaching activities on a private basis, providing knowledge in Drawing and Painting. He has held assistantships in the Chairs of Analytical Drawing from 2018 to 2020, Shape and Color in 2019, and Advanced Intaglio Engraving in 2021 at the University of Playa Ancha, to date. In 2021 he is the founder of the Chiaroscuro Academy in Valparaíso. He was selected in the Ba...

Gustavo Álvarez Alvarado, born in Viña del Mar, Chile. Bachelor of Arts from the University of Playa Ancha in 2021. He carries out teaching activities on a private basis, providing knowledge in Drawing and Painting. He has held assistantships in the Chairs of Analytical Drawing from 2018 to 2020, Shape and Color in 2019, and Advanced Intaglio Engraving in 2021 at the University of Playa Ancha, to date. In 2021 he is the founder of the Chiaroscuro Academy in Valparaíso. He was selected in the Balmaceda Young Art competition, participating in the group exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in 2019 and in the Young Art competition of the University of Valparaíso, years and 2024. In 2024 he was awarded first place in the national Young Art competition of the University of Valparaíso. He participated in distinguished exhibitions at the Vergara Palace Museum and also group exhibitions. In his artistic development he has delved into the figurative line through Drawing, Painting and Engraving, emphasizing the use of chiaroscuro, accentuating strong contrasts between illuminated and shadowed areas, creating a theatrical atmosphere of mysterious and enveloping scenes in landscapes, interiors, portraits and nudes. full of expression and symbolism.