Fernando Bermejo
Born in Madrid, Spain 1949
Fernando Bermejo pursued his formal education in fine arts in Madrid. Since the completion of his studies, he has distinguished himself as an artist whose work speaks to the complex relationship between nature and humanity. He has exhibited extensively throughout the world, representing his native country in international exhibitions and art fairs, as well as appearing in numerous solo exhibitions. His research into non-traditional painting, drawing and sculpting techniques has led him to work in an impressive variety of media, creating pieces that range from traditional, two-dimensional drawings to installations that fully envelop the viewer.
A recent series departs from his depictions of the natural world, employing a variety of representational symbolism – from animal figures to the icons of pop culture – but nevertheless reveals many of Bermejo’s best-known stylistic hallmarks, including his characteristically sparse compositions and subjects presented in static poses.
Bermejo’s signature work, however, remains the light box. Aglow from within, the images facing the viewer are at once naturalistic and highly stylized. Detailed depictions of vegetation suggest a monochromatic utopia: blacks, greys and whites evoke a sense of purity, simplicity and quietude. Ethereal images of flowers and trees emerge from the surfaces of his light boxes as if ever-changing nature were caught in a moment of perfect stillness, perhaps even repose. Their meditative starkness beckons the viewer, creating a dynamic as simple – and as complex – as man’s interaction with his natural surroundings.
Solo Exhibitions
2014
El Bosque Iluminado. Centro de Arte Alcobendas (CAA), Madrid, Spain
2012
Buenas Noches Madrid, Galeria Kreisler, Madrid, Spain
2010
Del Sol St. Art Gallery, Santander, Spain
2009
Galería Ferrán Cano, Barcelona, Spain
2008
Galeria Kreisler, Madrid, Spain
LA LIBRERÍA - Pintura, Del Sol St. Art Gallery, Santander, Spain
2006
El Bosque de Paz, Galeria Kreisler, Madrid, Spain
2004
Galeria Juan Silió, Santander, Spain
2003
El Jardín de Paz, Museo de Bellas Artes de Santander, Spain
Group Exhibitions
2015
Kreisler 50 Años, Galeria Kreisler, Madrid, Spain
2013
CLOSE · Obras de la Colección, Galería Vértice, Oviedo, Spain
2011
Vértice20, Galería Vértice, Oviedo, Spain
2009
Contrastes, Galeria Kreisler, Madrid, Spain
2007
Winter Collective Exhibition, Galería Vértice, Oviedo, Spain
Selected Exhibitions
1977
Creates “Bienal” along with Baixeras, Oscar Benedi, Cruz Hernandez, Domiciano Mon Montoya and Sanchez Calderón
1981
“Spanish Art Tomorrow,” traveling exhibition to: Corcoran Gallery, Washington D. C.; Miami Metropolitan Museum;
Bayfront Plaza Auditorium, Corpus Christi, Texas;
University of St. Thomas Museum of Art, Houston, Texas;
Tokyo Art Museum, Tokyo, Japan.
Biennials of São Paulo; El Cairo; Alejandria; Emirates Arabs and Amman
Invited to represent Spanish art in the following countries: Brazil, Japan, Egypt, Dominican Republic, Portugal, Argentina, El Salvador, Mexico and Spain Relics Solo Exhibition in Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Santador, Avile, Palma de Mallorca, Gran Canaria, Zaragoza, Valladolid, Caceres, Segovia, Bilbao and La CoruñaRelics Solo Exhibition throughout the world: France – Paris, Burdeos and Avignon; United States – NewYork; Venezuela; Mexico; Slovenia; Egypt; Jordan; Lebanon; and Syria Creates the International Meeting of Art “Artesles” (with Fernando Zamnillo)