Jose Luis Boente
Boente is a contemporary artist born in 1962, who studied Fine Art at the esteemed Facultad de Bellas Artes in Barcelona. With a career that began in his youth, he has consistently showcased his work in various galleries and public institutions, establishing himself as a significant figure in the art community.
His recent body of work centres on still lifes, characterised by innovative use of materials such as cardboard and wood. Boente’s choice of cardboard, as opposed to traditional canvas, imbues his pieces with a unique warmth and texture, creating an engaging dialogue between the objects and their backgrounds. This approach not only enhances the visual appeal but also invites viewers to explore the relationships between the depicted items.
In his paintings, Boente demonstrates a meticulous attention to colour, skillfully balancing hues to achieve harmony within each composition. The incorporation of cardboard often results in a collage-like appearance, adding depth and complexity to his work. His artistic style is rooted in realism, yet it frequently incorporates elements of neo-impressionism, punctuated by surrealist details that draws the viewers in.
2016 – IN HUMANE (with Jill Tegan Doherty), Galerie KunstProjekte, Mannheim, Germany
ICARUS. Sala Municipal del Ayuntamiento de A Coruña, Spain
2015 – ESMAGOADOS, Espacio48 Gallery, Santiago de Compostela
BLOWING OF THE SOUL, Dat Galerie, Berlin
2014 – ICARUS, Gallery BWA – Glass and Ceramic, Wroclaw, Poland
UNIVERSITY OF MADRID, Drawing Department, Madrid
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Spain
GALICIAN HOUSE, Madrid
SPANISH COLLEGE IN PARIS, France
VALDEARTE, Ourense, Spain
GRANELL FOUNDATION, Santiago de Compostela
CENTRO CULTURAL MARCOS VALCARCEL, Ourense, Spain
UNIKAT FOUNDATION. Wroclaw, Poland