Balthazar Armas

Balthazar Armas (Caracas, Venezuela, 1941) is considered one of the pioneers in the contemporary and abstract movement in Latin America, where the industrial and urban influence of his paintings makes them approachable and distinguishable. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, he started as a self-taught artist during the 1950s and participated in the movement of experimental theatre in "Caracas" at the "Academy of Dramatic Art Carmen Antillano". Balthazar's vivid style uses color to create a powerful statement of strength and journey. His abstract landscapes are part of his life while his life is represented in his canvases. His awards and recognitions includes the "Pratt institute", "Havana Biennial", "IE in Norway", "Library of Congress", "Art Museum of the Americas" in Washington D.C, IE Gracovia, Poland and more.

Education

*Self-taught Artist. 1953/58. Caracas.
*Acting and Stage Scene. "Academia de Arte Dramático Carmen Antillano." 1962/64. Caracas.
*Drawing. "Instituto Académico de Bellas Artes" 62/66. Caracas.
*Industrial Design. "Instituto de Diseño, Fundación Newmann-INCE." 1967/70. Caracas.
*Graphic Arts. Specialty: Engraving. "Centro de Enseñanza Gráfica," CEGRA. 1978/80. Caracas.

Academic Contributions

*CEGRA "Centro de Enseñanza Gráfica", Caracas.
*"Language, Communication y Visual Thought." 1977.
*"Hand-made Paper Crafting." 1978.
*"Paper Conservation and Paper-based Art." 1979.
*TAGA "Taller de Artistas Gráficos Asociados", Caracas. Colografía. 1979
*Museo de Arte Moderno de Latinoamérica (OEA) Washington DC. 1982.
*"The Path of Art in Latinoamérica"