Biography
Karina Carrescia October 11th, 2007
KARINA CARRESCIA
Born in 1972 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
She began her artistic education in the visual arts during her childhood.
Studied at the National School of Fine Arts Prilidiano Pueyrredón in Buenos Aires and graduated in 1995 as an Art Professor.
During 1996 she travelled through Europe and stayed in Mallorca, Spain.
1998-2002 she has worked as a Professor and assistant Professor at the National School of Fine Arts Prilidiano Pueyrredón.
2001 she travelled to USA to exhibit her work.
She offers workshops on Painting and Drawing at her studio, as well as pursuing her artistic activities.
Her paintings join private collections in Argentina, Spain, Italy and the United States.
2008 she works as a Painting Professor at the Accademia di Belli Arti Santagiulia di Brescia, Italy.
COURSES TAKEN
- Painting and Drawing course with Prof. Alejandro Boim. 1994-2000
- Drawing and Anatomy course at the Fine Arts Graduates Center. 1994-1997
- Drawing and Anatomy course at Regina Pacis Fine Arts School. 1996-1997
- Photography course - San Isidro House of Culture. 1997
- Scenography course - Art Institute of the Colón Theatre. Buenos Aires. 1996
- Painting and Drawing course with Prof. Liliana Linares, Pablo Giacomini among other artists. 1985-1994
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2008 - “Arie dal Río de la Plata” Tourism Hall, Brescia´s Town Hall. Brescia, Italy.
2008 - “Lanscapes of Buenos Aires”. El Socorro Gallery.
2004 - City of Beccar Civic Center.
2003 - Ornamenta. Buenos Aires.
2001 - “Musical moments” Winchester Center Gallery. Las Vegas, USA.
Together with Las Vegas Youth Orchestra.
2001 - Art Gallery 2000. Las Vegas, USA.
1999 - “Alliance Francaise” Art Gallery. Buenos Aires.
PRIZES
2005 - Sundvall Gallery - Helsinki, Finland. Artist of the month Award.
2003 - 1st Prize in Painting - III Bienal City of Beccar
2002 - 1st Prize in Drawing. Small Format Contest, Vicente López House of Culture.
2001 - 2nd Prize in Painting - “Cover Illustration” Contest-Yellow Pages, Telecom Group - ARTE BA Fair.
2001 - 1st Award in Drawing - City of Beccar Contest.
2001 - 1st Award in Drawing - XVI San Isidro Drawing Contest. S.Isidro House of Culture.
1997 - 1st Award in Drawing - “Núcleo de Arte” Gallery.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2007
- Galería Colección Alvear de Zurbarán.
- Arguibel , Bs.As.
2006
- Praxis Gallery, Bs. As.
2004
- City of Beccar Civic Center, Bs. As.
- Alliance Francaise, Art Gallery, Bs. As.
2003
- El Socorro Art Gallery, Bs.As.
- Isidro Miranda Gallery . Las Lomas, San Isidro.
- Alliance Francaise Gallery .Artists of San Isidro Exhibition.
2002
- Sívori Museum - XLVII Manuel Belgrano Drawing Award.
- “Mariquita Sánchez” Painting Contest - Avon Foundation.
2001
- ARTE BA Fair. Cover Illustration Contest - Yellow Pages, Telecom Group.
- International Artist’s Exhibition. Art Gallery 2000. Las Vegas, USA.
- Museum of Fine Art “Félix Amador”. Tango Contest. Luján, Bs. As
- Felix Amador Painting Contest. Vicente López House of Culture.
1999
- “Group b” Exhibition. El Socorro Art Gallery, Bs. As.
1998
- Palais de Glace - XXXIV National Drawing Contest., Buenos Aires.
- Autumn Contest. Argentine Society of Visual Artists.
- National Library of Buenos Aires -”Aída Carballo” Contest. Society of Visual Artists.
1997
- “Núcleo de Arte” Gallery. Painting and Drwaing Contest.
1995
- Palais de Glace. Fine Arts Graduates Exhibition.
