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Fernando Botero, is a Colombian figurative
artist. His works feature a figurative style, called by some
"Boterismo", which gives them an unmistakable identity. Botero
depicts women, men, daily life, historical events and characters, milestones of
art, still-life, animals and the natural world in general, with exaggerated and
disproportionate volumetry, accompanied by fine details of scathing criticism,
irony, humor, and ingenuity.
Self-titled "the most Colombian of
Colombian artists" early on, he came to national prominence when he won
the first prize at the Salón de Artistas Colombianos in
1958. Working most of the year in Paris, in the last three
decades he has achieved international recognition for his paintings, drawings
and sculpture, with exhibitions across the world. His art is collected by major
museums, corporations and private collectors.
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