The
Rapture of Art
Paintings by Jesse Guillen
 New
Haven Free Public Library Gallery
133 Elm Street (Lower Level) New Haven, CT
Artist
Reception: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 2:30 - 4:30 PM
Exhibition: October 3 to October
30, 2009
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"The
DNA of Antiquity" by Jesse Guillen, acrylic on canvas,
72"w x 48"h
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New Haven artist Chucho (Jesse) Guillen's interest in painting
started from a young age and has since been fueled by his travels,
life experiences, and was inspired by his experience studying
art with Fr. William B. Wasson (1924-2006) in Arizona.
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"Woman
in Sensuous Rapture" by Jesse Guillen, acrylic &
beeswax on canvas, 47 1/2"w x 35 1/2"h
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Mr. Guillen's technique is motivated by freedom that forms uninhibited
rushstrokes, and a sense of the artist's passion and inner-energy
emerges in his art works.
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"From
Sea to Shining Sea" by Jesse Guillen, acrylic on
canvas, 60"w x 36"h
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His vibrant style and fresh look allows the mundane to become
a point of departure, which in turn becomes revitalized and
invigorated. This emotionally and energistically charged approach
to painting develops a fresh perspective to art.
Mr. Guillen
paints murals and is very involved in public art in New Haven,
Connecticut, whilst also being privately acquired by collectors
and large companies in the USA. Mr. Guillen has developed
a following in Amherst, Massachusetts, SoHo in New York City,
and many other venues. His painting "Woman in Sensuous
Rapture" was accepted to the 2009 Biennale
Chianciano in Chianciano Terme, Tuscany, Italy, and is included
in the Biennale
Catalog
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"Three
Graces" by Jesse Guillen, acrylic on canvas, 60"w
x 48"h
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"Ecce
Homo" by Jesse Guillen, acrylic on canvas, 48"w
x 60"h
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