personal statement
My work is intimately entwined with the landscape of the Andean territory I inhabit: a mosaic of ecosystems, where natural entities–-mountains, rivers, forests, lakes–are communicating vessels with the Earth in the cosmovision of the original cultures of this region. These landscapes currently face invasion and destruction due to the activities of an invasive worldview that considers them as mere objects. Raw materials. Modern consumer society assails the Andes with unrestrained urban sprawl and toxic mining exploitation.
It is a critical situation that has driven me to focus on the iconic natural monuments of indigenous culture, delving into the physical and geological features that configure the form and character of each place-landscape as a subject in itself. In my view, this highlights their ecological value in the perpetual metamorphosis of the planet.
I frequently resort to graphic techniques such as woodcut, intaglio engraving and lithography to express this concern. My work attempts to establish a direct relationship between the medium and the representation of the image, trying to generate in the public and society a sense of belonging to the ecosystem that sustains us.
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Juan Ignacio Revollo Morales was born in La Paz in 1982. Currently works out on his private studio and at the printing workshops of the National Academy of Fine Arts in La Paz. Since 2008 he has worked in several feature films, short films and theater in the area of ​​Art. In 2015 he started giving engraving and painting courses hosted at his own workshop.
EDUCATION
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2002-2009 Graduate in Fine arts, specialization in Printmaking at the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés. La Paz
2006-2007 Awarded a scholarship for the IV Master of Graphic Work. International Center for Contemporary Printing – CIEC. La Coruña, Spain.
2000-2001 Studies in Architecture at the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés. La Paz
1998 AFS year exchange student . Buller High School. Westport, New Zealand
1987-1999 Bachelor in Humanities. De La Salle School. La Paz
AWARDS
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2020 First Prize in Reproducible Work, LXVIII Pedro Domingo Murillo, Municipal Award. Bolivia
2008 Honorable Mention in the IV International Engraving Biennial Contratalla. Spain
2007 Fine Arts Career Special Mention, Universidad Mayor de San Andrés.
2006 "Enrique Arnal" First Prize in Reproducible Work, LII Pedro Domingo Murillo, Municipal Award. Bolivia
2005 Grand Prize of the Fine Arts Career, Universidad Mayor de San Andrés
2004 Honorable Mention in Engraving, Universidad Mayor de San Andrés
2003 Second prize in painting, Universidad Mayor de San Andrés
2002 First prize in painting, Universidad Mayor de San Andrés
SELECTED WORKS
2020 LXVIII Pedro Domingo Murillo Salon. Bolivia
2013 Olho Latino Museum. 10 Latin-American engravers. São Paulo, Brazil
2010 Small Format Engraving Triennial. Chamaliers, France
2007 CIEC Foundation Gallery. Betanzos, La Coruña, Spain
2006 LII Pedro Domingo Murillo Salon. Bolivia
2003 Third SIART Biennial. Young art. Bolivia
INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITIONS
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2019 La Lagarta Espacio de arte. Windows on the abyss, pieces of horizon. La Paz
2018 Universidad Privada Boliviana Cultural Center. At the edge of the stones. La Paz
2014 Hallwright's Gallery. Drawings and engravings. La Paz
2012 Simeón Roncal Cultural Center. International Festival of Culture. Sucre
2012 Alliance Francaise Art Gallery. Graphic landscapes in three spaces. La Paz
2010 Espacio de Arte Abierto. La Paz
2007 Forum Artis. Anthologies. Betanzos, La Coruña, Spain
2002 Europa Hotel. The caress upon my hand. La Paz
2000 Café Azul. Reflections in water. La Paz
COLLECTIVE EXHIBITIONS
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2021 Casona Santivañez Museum. Gráfica XXI. Cochabamba
2021 National Museum of Art. Primer concurso de Miniprint. La Paz
2021 Agora Cultural Workshop. Impronta, exposición colectiva de Grabado. La Paz
2020 Tambo Quirquincho Museum. Salón Pedro Domingo Murillo. La Paz
2020 Franz Tamayo Cultural Center. Feria de arte Sämi Qhatu 2020. La Paz
2019 Agora Cultural Workshop. Traces of Engraving. La Paz
2019 Ministry of Culture, Casa del Alba. Pachamama between water and fire. La Paz
2018 Franz Tamayo Cultural Center. First National Engraving Encounter. La Paz
2018 Agora Cultural Workshop. Converging among inks. La Paz
2017 Gíldaro Antezana Hall. Graphic of 4 aces in time. Cochabamba
2017 Alliance Francaise Art Gallery. G Spot. La Paz
2016 Hernando Siles National Academy of Fine Arts. XC Anniversary. La Paz
2016 Hernando Siles National Academy of Fine Arts. Artistic tribute. La Paz
2014 San Francisco de Asís University. Engravers’ Collective. La Paz
2014 San Miguel Art Gallery. La Paz
2012 National Museum of Art. Engraving in Bolivia. La Paz
2011 Arte21 Gallery. Painting collective. La Paz
2011 Olho Latino Museum. Bolivia-Brazil Engravings. São Paulo, Brazil
2010 Universidad Mayor de San Andrés School of Architecture. Estampa 2010 Bolivia-Brazil. La Paz
2009 Bolivian Arts and Cultures Foundation. Mordiente paceño. La Paz
2008 Union Circle. La Paz- Betanzos- La Paz. La Paz
2008 Vice Ministry of Cultural Development. Chiaroscuro. La Paz
2008 Nota Art Space. The value of the engraving. La Paz
2008 Vice Ministry of Cultural Development. Potosí: The only city. La Paz
2007 Franz Tamayo Cultural Center. Contemporary bolivian graphic arts. La Paz
2005 Franz Tamayo Cultural Center. Association of Plastic Artists of La Paz. La Paz
2005 Oruro Association of Fine Artists. La Paz, Oruro, Potosí.
2004 Oxígeno Art Gallery. Travelling. Santa Cruz.
2002 Simeón Roncal Cultural Center. Festival of Culture. Sucre
WORK ASSIGMENTS
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ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN
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2021 Cover artwork and inside ilustrations. "El Carnaval de los Espíritus" de Andrea Iquisi. Edit. El Caníbal inconsecuente. La Paz
2020 Inside ilustration. "Manubiduyepe" de Juan Pablo Piñeiro. (p.12) "Tardígrado". Edit. 3600. La Paz
2017 Cover artwork for the book "El Sena" by Francis Ponge. Edit. La Mariposa Mundial
2014 Cover artwork for "El Desacuerdo" Magazine, No.: 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 26
2012 Poster for the film "Ciudadela" directed by Diego Mondaca
2010 Cover artwork for the novel "Illimani Púrpura" by Juan Pablo Piñeiro
AUDIOVISUAL WORK
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FEATURE FILMS
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2019 Makeup Assistant for the film "Los Viejos Soldados" directed by Jorge Sanjinés
2018 Makeup Assistant for the film "Fuertes" directed by Óscar Salazar
2017 Art Direction for the film "Sirena" directed by Carlos Piñeiro
2015 Art Direction Assistant for the film "Salt & Fire" directed by Werner Herzog
2014 Makeup Assistant for the film "Juana, Guerrilla of the Great Homeland" directed by Jorge Sanjinés
2011 Makeup Assistant for the film "Insurgentes" directed by Jorge Sanjinés
2011 Set painter for the film "Norte Estrecho" directed by Omar Villarroel
2009 Set painter for the film "Los Viejos" directed by Martin Bouloq
2008 Art Director for the film "Hospital Obrero" directed by Germán Monje
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SHORT FILMS
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2012 Art Director for "Plato paceño" by Carlos Piñeiro. 1st Eduardo Abaroa Award. Pachamama festival Award, Brasil. SIGNIS AWARD and best Art Direction FLUR and FELCIT- Argentina.
2009 Propmaster for "Max Jutam" by Carlos Piñeiro. 1st Creation Forum Oaxaca Award, Mexico
2009 Set designer for "The Dream of Death" by Rodrigo Bellot. 1st Biennial SIART Award
2008 Art Director for "La Orilla de Madera" by Carlos Piñeiro. Best Prize Art Direction FENAVID International
2007 Art Director for "Martes de Ch´alla" by Carlos Piñeiro. Amalia de Gallardo, National Video Award
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DANCE
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2016 Scenic Art for “La Pasión de Cristo según San Lucas” directed by Norma Quintana
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OPERA
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2013 Scenic Art and Design for “Nomis Ravilob” directed by Cergio Prudencio
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THEATER
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2012 Art Director for “Shakespeare de Charcas” by Percy Jimenez
2011 Art Director for “Los B” by Percy Jimenez
2011 Art Director for “Piezas” by Percy Jimenez
2011 Art Director for “Las Aves” by Aristófanes, adapted by Christian Mercado