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{{Short description|Salvadoran-Australian artist}}
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'''Carlos Barrios''' is an Australian artist, born Carlos Manuel Barrios Rosa in 1966 in [[San Salvador]], [[El Salvador]], Central America.
'''Carlos Barrios''' is a Salvadoran-Australian artist.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Barrios' father was an [[archaeologist]] who introduced him to the art and artifacts of ancient Central American cultures from an early age. Barrios first began to paint at the age of six. In 1980 the [[Salvadoran civil war]] began and continued for twelve years. During the war his family often had no electricity and he would draw by the light of a candle. Barrios was mentored by the artist Ramón Merino in El Salvador who taught him the technique of [[oil painting]]. Barrios immigrated to Australia in 1990 where upon arrival in Sydney he joined the East Sydney Technical College, which was later established as the National Art School in 1996 after NAS separated itself from TAFE.
Carlos Manuel Barrios Rosa was born in [[San Salvador]], [[El Salvador]], Central America in 1966. Barrios' father was an [[archaeologist]] who introduced him to the art and artifacts of ancient Central American cultures from an early age. Barrios first began to paint at the age of six. In 1980 the [[Salvadoran civil war]] began and continued for twelve years. During the war his family often had no electricity and he would draw by the light of a candle. Barrios was mentored by the artist Ramón Merino in El Salvador who taught him the technique of [[oil painting]]. Barrios immigrated to Australia in 1990 where upon arrival in Sydney he joined the East Sydney Technical College, which was later established as the [[National Art School]] in 1996 after NAS separated itself from TAFE.


==Career==
==Career==
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In 2003 Barrios' artwork was exhibited at the [[Australian Museum]] as part of the exhibition "Death – The Last Taboo".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://australianmuseum.net.au/Death-The-Last-Taboo|title=Death – The Last Taboo|work=Australian Museum|accessdate=12 October 2014}}</ref> Barrios has twice been a finalist for the Art Gallery of New South Wales [[Sir John Sulman Prize|Sulman Art Prize]], in 2005 with "Pushing the pram",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/media/archives_2005/aws05_finalists/|title=Archive: Archibald, Wynne, Sulman & Photo prizes Finalists|work=Art Gallery of New South Wales|accessdate=12 October 2014}}</ref> and again in 2006 with "Feeding time".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/sulman/2006/|title=Sir John Sulman Prize finalists 2006|work=Art Gallery of New South Wales|accessdate=12 October 2014}}</ref> Barrios has twice been a finalist for the [[Blake Prize for Religious Art]], in 2006 with "Flying angel",{{citation needed|date=October 2014}} and in 2007 with "Compassion".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blakeprize.com.au/works/compassion|title=Compassion|work=Blake Prize|publisher=The Blake Society|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706102402/http://www.blakeprize.com.au/works/compassion|archivedate=6 July 2011}}</ref> In 2008 his work was exhibited at the Miami Art Fair. Barrios' work was included in the 2009 "Reflections of Australia" group exhibition in China.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in2arts.biz/PRESS/_item/_news/egnews1|title=Reflections of Australia}}{{dead link|date=October 2014}}</ref> He was the 2009 Liverpool City Art Prize, Two dimensional contemporary prize winner for his artwork "Festival".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.casulapowerhouse.com/exhibitions/liverpool-city-art-prize.aspx|title=Liverpool City Art Prize|work=Casula Powerhouse|access-date=22 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220023231/http://www.casulapowerhouse.com/exhibitions/liverpool-city-art-prize.aspx#|archive-date=2011-02-20|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2003 Barrios' artwork was exhibited at the [[Australian Museum]] as part of the exhibition "Death – The Last Taboo".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://australianmuseum.net.au/Death-The-Last-Taboo|title=Death – The Last Taboo|work=Australian Museum|accessdate=12 October 2014}}</ref> Barrios has twice been a finalist for the Art Gallery of New South Wales [[Sir John Sulman Prize|Sulman Art Prize]], in 2005 with "Pushing the pram",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/media/archives_2005/aws05_finalists/|title=Archive: Archibald, Wynne, Sulman & Photo prizes Finalists|work=Art Gallery of New South Wales|accessdate=12 October 2014}}</ref> and again in 2006 with "Feeding time".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/sulman/2006/|title=Sir John Sulman Prize finalists 2006|work=Art Gallery of New South Wales|accessdate=12 October 2014}}</ref> Barrios has twice been a finalist for the [[Blake Prize for Religious Art]], in 2006 with "Flying angel",{{citation needed|date=October 2014}} and in 2007 with "Compassion".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blakeprize.com.au/works/compassion|title=Compassion|work=Blake Prize|publisher=The Blake Society|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706102402/http://www.blakeprize.com.au/works/compassion|archivedate=6 July 2011}}</ref> In 2008 his work was exhibited at the Miami Art Fair. Barrios' work was included in the 2009 "Reflections of Australia" group exhibition in China.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in2arts.biz/PRESS/_item/_news/egnews1|title=Reflections of Australia}}{{dead link|date=October 2014}}</ref> He was the 2009 Liverpool City Art Prize, Two dimensional contemporary prize winner for his artwork "Festival".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.casulapowerhouse.com/exhibitions/liverpool-city-art-prize.aspx|title=Liverpool City Art Prize|work=Casula Powerhouse|access-date=22 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220023231/http://www.casulapowerhouse.com/exhibitions/liverpool-city-art-prize.aspx#|archive-date=2011-02-20|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Barrios' July 2010 solo exhibition "memorias, pasion y lineas" (memories, passion and lines) was opened by Australian artist [[John Olsen (Australian artist)|John Olsen AO OBE]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carlosbarrios.com.au/exhibitions|title=Exhibitions|work=Carlos Barrios}}{{Primary source inline|date=October 2014}}</ref> Barrios was a finalist for the 2010 Plein Air Art Prize at [[Parliament House, Canberra|Parliament House]] in [[Canberra]] with "Robertson".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pleinair.com.au/previousyears-2010.html|title=NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize – an acquisitive art prize of $20,000|work=pleinair.com.au|access-date=20 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220010054/http://www.pleinair.com.au/previousyears-2010.html#|archive-date=2011-02-20|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Barrios' July 2010 solo exhibition "memorias, pasion y lineas" (memories, passion and lines) was opened by Australian artist [[John Olsen (Australian artist)|John Olsen AO OBE]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carlosbarrios.com.au/exhibitions|title=Exhibitions|work=Carlos Barrios}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=October 2014}} Barrios was a finalist for the 2010 Plein Air Art Prize at [[Parliament House, Canberra|Parliament House]] in [[Canberra]] with "Robertson".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pleinair.com.au/previousyears-2010.html|title=NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize – an acquisitive art prize of $20,000|work=pleinair.com.au|access-date=20 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220010054/http://www.pleinair.com.au/previousyears-2010.html#|archive-date=2011-02-20|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Barrios' studio use to be located in the NSW [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Highlands]] town of [[Robertson, New South Wales|Robertson]], and is now moved to QLD, Gold Coast; the studio is not open to the public.
Barrios' studio was previously located in the NSW [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Highlands]] town of [[Robertson, New South Wales|Robertson]], and is now moved to QLD, Gold Coast; the studio is not open to the public.{{Citation needed|date=December 2021}}


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 04:14, 29 January 2024

Carlos Barrios is a Salvadoran-Australian artist.

Early life[edit]

Carlos Manuel Barrios Rosa was born in San Salvador, El Salvador, Central America in 1966. Barrios' father was an archaeologist who introduced him to the art and artifacts of ancient Central American cultures from an early age. Barrios first began to paint at the age of six. In 1980 the Salvadoran civil war began and continued for twelve years. During the war his family often had no electricity and he would draw by the light of a candle. Barrios was mentored by the artist Ramón Merino in El Salvador who taught him the technique of oil painting. Barrios immigrated to Australia in 1990 where upon arrival in Sydney he joined the East Sydney Technical College, which was later established as the National Art School in 1996 after NAS separated itself from TAFE.

Career[edit]

The primary subject matter of Barrios' work includes the human form, animals and spirits. Barrios works with the mediums of oil, charcoal, acrylic, mixed media and bronze.

Early in his career Barrios won the following awards:

  • 1995 Salvadorian Art Prize, El Salvador
  • 1995 Zacatecoluca Art Prize, El Salvador
  • 1997 Cultural Diversity Art Prize, Fairfield
  • 1999 Spanish Club Art Prize, Sydney
  • 2000 Spanish Club Art Prize, Sydney

Barrios' artwork was exhibited at Art Hop 1997 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney and he was the artist in residence at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre in 1998. In 2000 Barrios' work was included at the Central American Biennale, San Jose.

In 2003 Barrios' artwork was exhibited at the Australian Museum as part of the exhibition "Death – The Last Taboo".[1] Barrios has twice been a finalist for the Art Gallery of New South Wales Sulman Art Prize, in 2005 with "Pushing the pram",[2] and again in 2006 with "Feeding time".[3] Barrios has twice been a finalist for the Blake Prize for Religious Art, in 2006 with "Flying angel",[citation needed] and in 2007 with "Compassion".[4] In 2008 his work was exhibited at the Miami Art Fair. Barrios' work was included in the 2009 "Reflections of Australia" group exhibition in China.[5] He was the 2009 Liverpool City Art Prize, Two dimensional contemporary prize winner for his artwork "Festival".[6]

Barrios' July 2010 solo exhibition "memorias, pasion y lineas" (memories, passion and lines) was opened by Australian artist John Olsen AO OBE.[7][non-primary source needed] Barrios was a finalist for the 2010 Plein Air Art Prize at Parliament House in Canberra with "Robertson".[8]

Barrios' studio was previously located in the NSW Southern Highlands town of Robertson, and is now moved to QLD, Gold Coast; the studio is not open to the public.[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Death – The Last Taboo". Australian Museum. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  2. ^ "Archive: Archibald, Wynne, Sulman & Photo prizes Finalists". Art Gallery of New South Wales. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Sir John Sulman Prize finalists 2006". Art Gallery of New South Wales. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  4. ^ "Compassion". Blake Prize. The Blake Society. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011.
  5. ^ "Reflections of Australia".[dead link]
  6. ^ "Liverpool City Art Prize". Casula Powerhouse. Archived from the original on 20 February 2011. Retrieved 22 October 2010.
  7. ^ "Exhibitions". Carlos Barrios.
  8. ^ "NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize – an acquisitive art prize of $20,000". pleinair.com.au. Archived from the original on 20 February 2011. Retrieved 20 October 2010.

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