Horacio Cardozo was born in Argentina where he studied Architecture and Design at Buenos Aires University and Philosophy at Del Salvador University. His drawing skills and his admiration for fine arts, especially those of the Renaissance period, led him to explore a career in painting since 1987. His oil paintings display a touch of surrealism and express mythical ideas and concepts as well as philosophical themes. His eagerness to understand the inherent relationship between human nature, the universal order and the underlying reality leads him to create images that attempt to explain that which defies reason. His nude and semi-nude series set in a mystic aura are tinted with a subtle beauty. He has participated in many group exhibitions such as the 3rd Young Art Biennale, 1993; the National Senate, Buenos Aires, 1997 and 2000; and in MAC 21, Marbella, Spain, 2000; among others. Since 2002 Horacio has been living in Auckland and Sydney where he works as a Graphic Artist and continues to develop his artistic career.
Education: 1990-1996: Bachelor of Industrial Design, Buenos Aires University, Argentina 1987-1990: Philosophy, Del Salvador University, Argentina 1986-1998: Architecture, Buenos University, Argentina
Exhibitions: 2007: Kohia Art Exhibition, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand 2007: Affordable Art Sale, Wellington, New Zealand 2007: Artspace 2, Mairangi Art Centre, Auckland, New Zealand 2006: Celebration of Art, Saint Mary’s College, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand 2006: Auckland Grammar School Art Exhibition, Auckland, New Zealand 2006: The Original Art Sale, Auckland, New Zealand 2005: The Original Art Sale, Auckland, New Zealand 2000: National Senate, Buenos Aires, Argentina 2000: Norte Arte Argentino Gallery, Buenos Aires, Argentina 2000: MAC 21, International Contemporary Art Fair, Marbella, Spain 1997: National Senate, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1996: Fine Arts Gallery, Posadas, Misiones, Argentina 1993: 3rd Young Art Biennale, Buenos Aires, Argentina |