Bronze Sculptures by Richardo Angel Norte
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Richardo
Angel Norte
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Artist Biography
The sculptures of Richardo Norte reflect his desire to capture an unspeakable
power through representations of the human figure. The artist
explores oppositions by presenting classical forms with a contemporary edge,
emphasizing a tactile presence by using both smooth and raw
surfaces. Motivated by an appreciation for Ancient Greek sculpture and mythology,
Richardo seeks to translate what was beautiful in Antiquity via the influences
of today's world. He strives to express inner strength, power and
determination through a fascination with beautiful forms.
Born in Frankfurt, Germany, and raised in Northern Virginia, Richardo grew up
literally surrounded by art. His father - who held a degree in art
and belonged to a local art guild - used Richardo's childhood room as a studio
to create mosaics, paintings and etchings. Inspired by his father's
work and by weekly visits to the Smithsonian Institution, Richardo developed an
early passion for both classical and contemporary art. Richardo
attended the University of Texas at El Paso, served as a first lieutenant in
the medical services corps, and later relocated to Northern
California. In 1996, when Richardo's father gave his own collection of
1950s etchings to his son, Richardo decided to follow his bliss and focus his
life on art.
Richardo trained at the Academy of Art College in San Francisco, expanding his
creativity and honing his skills in drawing and sculpting.
Motivated by the technical prowess evident in Michelangelo's Vatican paintings
and Rodin's "Gates of Hell," Richardo furthered his own technique through
explorations of the human form. He continues to study anatomy and
to use drawing, painting, and digital graphics as ways of discovering new approaches to his three-dimensional
work. As his work evolves, he moves from more formalist
representations into greater abstraction. A member of the Mt. Diablo
Sculpting Guild, Richardo has worked largely in fired raku sculpture and cast
bronze. His interests draw him to further explore mixed media and
future creations in bronze and clay. If you wish to contact Richardo to
discuss his work or commission a piece. He can be reached in the United States at (925)
639-0102.
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