Irolando Gattorno (1997) has built a solid career deeply connected to emotional exploration. Throughout his career, Gattorno has made the analysis of human emotions his main creative driving force, using his refined technique and firm brushwork as constants in his artistic production. These characteristics have allowed him to develop a pictorial approach that goes beyond mere visual representation, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in an introspective journey.
Trained in the traditional school of Ramón Jiménez in Santa Clara, Gattorno acquired rigorous training in naturalism, a style he masters masterfully and complements with magical elements. Jiménez's teachings allowed him to develop a meticulous technique that combines precision with creative freedom. Gattorno's firm and energetic hand is evident in each of his works, where reality blends with the dreamlike.
One of the most unique aspects of his work is his ability to invite the audience to explore the threshold of thought. This concept, which permeates much of his artistic output, refers to that liminal space where reason and intuition meet. Gattorno posits that art has the ability to communicate profound truths that cannot be expressed rationally. Therefore, he always seeks to offer a unique and personalized communicative experience for each viewer, where the work of art does not impose itself, but rather engages in dialogue.
Throughout his career, he has participated in various collective and solo exhibitions, establishing himself as a relevant figure in the contemporary art scene. Among his most notable solo exhibitions are "Apuntes" (Notes), held at the Universidad de las Villas Marta Arbreu, "Levitaciones" (Levitations) at the María Porto Gallery in Madrid, and "Longina" at the Pórtico Gallery. He has held more than a dozen group exhibitions, among the most important of which are the DREAMLAND exhibition at the Blacklight Gallery in Valencia, Spain, as well as exhibitions at the David Bardia Gallery.
Other collective exhibitions:
Exposición paisaje habitado entre la abeja y la flor 2017Salón provincial 2018Salón Provincial 2020Escaramujo 2018Escaramujo 2019Escaramujo 2020Exposición de pequeño formato de la AHS 2021 Exposición XXL del taller Regional en la Casa de Cultura Juan MaríneloPrimer Salón de paisaje rural, urbano y de marinas Edelso Machado del fondo de bienes culturales en la Galería ProvincialSemana de la Cultura en la Casa de Cultura Juan MaríneloExposición Online del festival universitario 2020Exposición online de los juegos olímpicos de Beijín 2020Participación en el exposición online , Arte en Proceso 2021 Salón de pequeño formato de la AHS 2023
Stage production:
Escenografía para el festival 2017, Casa de Muñecas, junto al artista de la plástica Joiner GarcíaEscenografía para el festival universitario 2018, Danza (premio a la mejor escenografía)Escenografía para el festival universitario 2019, Anti-cliché.Escenografía para el festival universitario 2020, Olimpo
Donations:
Donación a la Contraloría GeneralDonación para la administración de el museo Plaza de la revolución Ernesto Guevara de la CernaDonación a la Universidad Marta Abreu de las Villas del tríptico, ¨Marta¨Donación al centro ¨Mejunje¨ de Santa Clara40 dibujos donados para el local La Luna Naranja en Santa Clara, Villa Clara
Awards:
Festival provincial de artistas aficionados 2017, (Plata), obra: Utopía Festival provincial de artistas aficionados 2017, (Plata), obra: CheFestival provincial de artistas aficionados 2018, (Oro), obra: Genialidad (tríptico)Festival nacional de artistas aficionados 2018, (Oro), obra:Genialidad (tríptico)Festival provincial de artistas aficionados 2019, (Oro), obra: Saliendo a la luzConcurso: José Luis Posada, (Mención), obra: Maldición del Mar.Concurso: José Luis Posada, (Mención), obra: Estereotipos.Concurso Escaramujo 2019, (Oro)Concurso Escaramujo 2020, (Plata) ,Festival Nacional de la FEU 2020 Online (Oro) Videoarte: de la tierra, del carbónPequeño formato AHS 2023 (Oro)
