Patricia Calvo, 1974, Mexico City. Visual artist, lives and works in Beijing, China.
She received her B.A. (honors) in Fine Arts and Visual Arts from the Accademiadi Belle ArtidiBrera, Milan, Italy, and successfully completed her M.A. in Antique Calligraphy and Engraving at the Central Institute of Fine Arts in Beijing, China.
Her artistic work has been shown throughout many countries in several galleries, museums and biennales: Biennale de la Havana, Cuba; Il CastelloSant'Angelo, Naples; Galleria Berthold Brecht, Milan; Centro Cultural Recoleta, Buenos Aires; BellasArtes, Buenos Aires; Fan Gallery, Beijing; Xidan Library, Beijing; Qindao, Beijing; Centro Eugenio Montale, Sao Paulo; to mention only a few.
She has developed her artistic career throughout Brazil, Italy, United States and China. Before working as an independent photographer, she has previously taught contemporary art in the International Study Group of Beijing; was editorial advisor for The Spirit of Art magazine; founder of the Association of Latin American Plastic Artists in the People's Republic of China; she was producer and photography director of several independent documentaries and has constantly collaborated in cultural and art related projects for several media, Italian TV RAI-International, Il Corrieredella Sera newspaper, Reforma newspaper, among others.
Patricia takes its cues from personal experience and individual intellect. She employs sociological and artistic logic to explore the “habitual” and to gain meaning from it: everyday gestures, urban landscapes, and journeys.
Studies:
- 1998-2001
- A Scholarship from the Government of the People's Republic of China, Master in Chinese Printing and Calligraphy, at the "Central Institute of Fine Arts", Beijing.
- 1993-1997
- Graduated with Honors at the "Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera", Milan, Italy.
- 1994-1995
- Scholarship "Erasmus" from the European Community in Ireland at the "Limerick School of Art and Design".
- 1991-1992
- Studies of fine Arts, "INBA" (National Institute of Fine Arts), Mexico City.
- 1990-1991
- Ateliers with Ianelli and Luciano Falciano, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Solo Exhibitions:
- 2013
- "Intercontinental Memories" Modern Art Museum, GebreKristos Desta Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- 2010
- Tecno Islam, Museum of the Bird Stadium, International Art Exhibition, Beijing, China.
- 2006
- Casa de Mexico, La Havana, Cuba.
- 2006
- Urban Dynamics, Biennale of Havana, Cuba.
Collective Exhibitions:
- 2004
- "Latin-American Female Artists", Museum of Fine Arts, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- 2004
- "Life in China", Institute of Geography and History, Mexico City, Mexico.
- 2003
- "Latin-American Mask 2", Xidan Library, Beijing, China.
- 2002
- "Latin Art", Beijing Romantic Club, Beijing, China.
- 2002
- "All the best for the dead man", Scenography, Photography Costumes, Maquillage. Yugoslavian Embassy, Beijing, China.
- 2001
- "Words are insufficient", Fan Gallery, Beijing, China.
- 2001
- "Latin-American Mask 1", Xidan Library, Beijing, Shanghai, China.
- 2001
- "Land and sunshine", Qingdao, China.
- 2000
- "Lost Soul", Mexican Embassy in Beijing, China.
- 2000
- "Visions on China", Cofco Plaza, Beijing, China.
- 1998
- "Artists of Milan in Argentina", Centro Cultural Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- 1997
- "Fragmentos", Centro Cultural Jesùs Reyes Heroles, Coyoacan, Mexico City.
- 1997
- "The Original Printing", Sala Ottocentesca, Castello Visconteo-Sforzesco of Galliate, Italy.
- 1997
- "Galleria Bertold Brecht", Milan, Italy.
- 1997
- "Arte in Giro", Sala Tezozomoc, Azcapotzalco, Mexico City.
- 1997
- "Fragmentos", Centro Cultural Jesùs Reyes Heroles, Coyoacan, Mexico City.
- 1992
- "O Video", Brera, Milan, Italy.
- 1991
- "Institute Eugenio Montale", Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- 1991
- Prinitngsexhibition at the Consulate of Mexico in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- 1991
- "GalleryPlaza", Mexico City.
Working Experience:
- 2006-10
- Independent Photographer, freelance for different journals and art magazines.
- 2005-07
- Independent Assistant director and producer.
- 2004
- Photography, Film Director Assistant for the Documentary A.L.S. Patients "Indestructible" by Ben Bayer, Beijing, China.
- 2001-04
- Art Teacher at the International Study Group, Beijing, China.
- 2001
- President of the Association of Latin-American Artists in China.
- 2001
- Member of editing board of "Spirit of the Art" Magazine, Beijing, China.
- 1993-97
- Part-time work for "Maco" (Marketing and Communication) Agency, Milan, Italy.
- 1990-91
- Assistant in the Atelier of Ianelli and Luciano Falciano, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Scholarships and grants:
- 1999-2001
- Art Grant, SEP, Secretaría de Educación Pública, International Grant for Art Studies Abroad.
- 1998-2001
- Government of the People Republic of China, Academy of Fine Arts of Beijing.
- 1993-1994
- "Erasmus" International Studies, Academy of fine Arts and Designs Limerick, Ireland.