Zangano Pintor

My work focuses on portraiture, landscapes, and contemporary scenes, exploring the relationship between reality and beauty. Through a meticulous approach involving oil painting, drawing, and mixed media, I seek to capture atmospheres and memories that evoke a sense of beauty and fulfillment, transforming everyday moments into timeless images. Each piece is unique—the result of months of observation and technical precision—and is crafted by hand, following the classical traditions of the old school.

AWARDS

* 2020 (October): Silver Medal, National Salon of Fine Arts (Salón Nacional de Bellas Artes), Pastel category.
* 2018 (October): Adriazola Foundation Award and Honorable Mention, National Salon of Fine Arts (Salón Nacional de Bellas Artes), Pastel category.
* 2012 (October): Gold Medal, National Salon of Fine Arts (Salón Nacional de Bellas Artes), Oil Painting category.
* 2012 (October): Gold Medal, National Salon of Fine Arts (Salón Nacional de Bellas Artes), Drawing category.
* 2012 (October): Medal of Honor for Best Work of the Exhibition, Chilean-Japanese Institute.
* 2012 (October): Honorable Mention, National Salon of Fine Arts (Salón Nacional de Bellas Artes), Pastel category.
* 2012 (April): First Place, Autumn Salon of ...

* 2006: Martín Soria Academy of Fine Arts - 5th Year: Development of Personal Artistic Proposal.
* 2005: Martín Soria Academy of Fine Arts - 4th Year: Study of Ancient Painting Techniques & Development of Personal Artistic Proposal.
* 2004: Martín Soria Academy of Fine Arts - 3rd Year: Advanced Color Studies, Technical Fundamentals of Painting, Artistic Anatomy, & Philosophical Notions of Art.
* 2003: Martín Soria Academy of Fine Arts - 2nd Year: Color Studies, Pictorial Tone, Mediums and Materials (Knowledge and Preparation), Art History, & Philosophical Notions of Art.
* 2002: Martín Soria Academy of Fine Arts - 1st Year: Structural Drawing, Perspective, Tonal Drawing, Classical Mass Drawing (Chiaroscuro), Graphic Processes, & Philosophical Notions of Art.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

* 2023 (October): “Bocetos de Realidad” (Sketches of Reality), Paine Cultural Center, Chile.
* 2022 (Mayo): “Realismo Moderno” (Modern Realism), Galería de la Victoria, Chile.

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

* 2013 (August): “Retrato Nacional”, Galería Siglo XX Yolanda Hurtado, Santiago, Chile.
* 2012 (March): “Alturas”, Galería Art Labbé, Santiago, Chile.
* 2005 - 2012: Annual Group Exhibitions, National Society of Fine Arts (Sociedad Nacional de Bellas Artes), Salons: 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, Chile.
* 2011 (March): “Racconto”, Galería Art Labbé, Santiago, Chile.
* 2005: Annual Decorative Arts Fair, CasaPiedra, Santiago, Chile.
* 2004: Martín Soria Academy Student Exhibition, Club Alemán, Santiago, Chile.
* 2004 (July): Martín Soria Academy Student Exhibition, Estadio Manquehue, Santiago, Chile.