CARMELA BLANCO
Buenos Aires, Argentina (1966)
She studied drawing and painting under the tutelage of the renowned artist Kazu Takeda. However, her training was not limited to that: she also worked with the acclaimed sculptor Ricardo de la Serna, which led her to discover her true passion for sculpture, studying with Maestro Filgueira Otamendi, where she incorporated oil painting, and with Poli Costa, with whom she explored abstraction in painting, broadening her artistic approach.
From 2006 to 2013, together with Poli Costa, she was part of the creative collective Grupo Costa-Blanco. Her works, created with recycled and found materials—such as metal and wood—exhibit a strong dynamic tension that creates a sense of movement and vitality within space. Carmela is a multifaceted and exploratory artist; she works across different supports and materials. Her works are part of private collections in Argentina and around the world, and she continues to develop new projects.
EDUCATION
1978 - 1986: Drawing and painting studies with Kazu Takeda. Sumi technique.
1989: Landscape Painter certification - Yamada School.
1987 - 1990: Painting studies with Maestro Filgueira Otamendi.
1995 - 2006: Abstract painting studies with Poli Costa.
2005 - 2012: Sculpture studies with Ricardo de la Serna.
WARDS / HONORS
2014: Second Prize - V Salón Homenajea la Mujer, SAAP
2014: Raquel Forner Award – Argentine Society of Visual Artists.
Work: "Faces and Children"
2014: Mention – 79th Autumn Salon, SAAP
Work: "Canilla Flower"
2014: Selection – 102nd National Visual Arts Salon “Palais de Glace”
Work: "Chords"
2023: Finalist – Mediterranean Art Prize, 3rd Edition, Potenza, Italy
Category: Sculpture
Work: “Hippez”
PUBLICATIONS
2018: Book Edition - Carmela Blanco: A 20-Year Journey of Her Artistic Production
2023: Artist Catalog - Selection of Works 2015-2023
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2003: Solo Exhibition - Sofitel Hotel, New York, USA
2013: Solo Exhibition - Foro de las Ciencias y las Artes, Vicente López, Argentina
2014: Solo Exhibition - Forma Gallery, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2015: Solo Exhibition for Roldan Gallery at Alvear Art Hotel, Buenos Aires, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2018: Solo Exhibition - Distrito Arenales, as part of La Noche del Diseño, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2018: Solo Show / Artist Catalog Presentation - San Isidro Municipal Exhibition Center
2018: Solo Show / Artist Catalog Presentation - Sur Gallery, Punta del Este, Uruguay
2019: Solo Exhibition - Galería Azur, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2020: Solo Exhibition “A Cielo Abierto”, Curated by Fernanda Akian – José Hernández Folk Art Museum, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2021: Solo Exhibition “Carmela Blanco en Puertas Adentro”, Curated by Fernanda Akian – MilBar Nordelta, Tigre, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
2021: Solo Exhibition “Origen”, Curated by Fernanda Akian – Anselmo Hotel Art Gallery, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2021: Virtual Solo Exhibition “Corazón de Bailarina”, Curated by Fernanda Akian – Manuel Belgrano Exhibition Hall – Buenos Aires City Legislature, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2022: Solo Exhibition “Sur” at Espacio Bottero, Curated by Silvina Amighini – Miami, USA
2024: Solo Exhibition “Vamos hacia los árboles” at Pía Fradusco Interiores, C.A.B.A., Argentina
EXHIBITIONS WITH THE COSTA/BLANCO GROUP
2004: Exhibition at Espacio de la Cultura Vicente López, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2006: “Sur Arriba” Exhibition, Espacio de Arte Nuovo Fradusco, Palermo, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2007: Annual Auction, Museo Sívori, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2008: “Etnia” Exhibition, Espacio de Arte Fradusco, Pilar, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
2009: “Equinoccio” Exhibition, Espacio de Arte Cetol, C.A.B.A., Argentina
COLLECTIVE EXHIBITIONS
1996: Open Studio at Poli Costa Workshop, Vicente López, Argentina
1997: Group Show at Salón Félix Amador, Vicente López, Argentina
1999: Open Studio at Poli Costa Workshop, Vicente López, Argentina
2002: Participation in Expo Trastienda, Centro Cultural Borges, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2010: Group Show – Expoartistas, La Rural Convention Center, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2014: Mirá Festival of Art at Centro Cultural Recoleta, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2014: “Adolfo Cernadas” Exhibition at Centro Cultural Borges, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2014: Collective Exhibition Expo Artistas, La Rural Convention Center, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2014/2015: Annual Collective Exhibition “Latin American Art”, La Argentina Gallery, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2016: 4th Edition – Arte View Society of the Arts, Cariló and Pinamar, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2016: 5th Edition – Arte View Society of the Arts, Cariló and Pinamar, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2017: 6th Edition – Arte View Society of the Arts, Cariló and Pinamar, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2019: “+ Arte + Fútbol” – River Plate Museum and Foundation, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2020: Group Exhibition at Galería de las Misiones – José Ignacio, Uruguay
2020: “+ Arte + Fútbol” at Maman Gallery – River Plate Museum and Foundation, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2021: BADA Art Fair – La Rural Convention Center, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2022: “Agua de Río” – Quinta El Ombú. San Fernando Municipality, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2022: Fashion & Art by Custo Barcelona – Art Basel Week. Miami, USA
2022: Proyecto 4 Booth at Pinta Miami International Fair. Miami, USA
2023: “+ Arte + Fútbol” 5th Edition – River Plate Museum and Foundation, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2024: Group Exhibition “Reflejos del mundo” at Estudio Pausa Gallery. Curated by Silvina Amighini. Punta del Este, Uruguay
2025: Vernissage “Carmela Blanco and Julio Molinas” at Terrazas de Manantiales, Manantiales, Uruguay
2025: Group Exhibition at “Aura Copeland Gallery”, Miami, USA
2025: Group Exhibition at the “Buenos Aires Stock Exchange”, C.A.B.A., Argentina
2025 Solo Exhibition at "Pizza CERO", C.A.B.A., Argentina
