Annette Turrillo

Born in Caracas, Venezuela. 
Lives and works between Paris and Caracas.

Studies
1979-1985 Architecture and Urban Planning, Central University of Venezuela.
1991-1994 Federico Brandt Institute of Fine Arts, Caracas, Venezuela.
1995-1998 Techniques of Drawing, etching and Serigraphy, Paris, France.
1998-2000 Bachelor on Fine Arts , Paris VIII University, France.

Solo and Personal Exhibitions
2012 A Thought for the Planet, Frost Art Museum, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
2011 Reflections, Ninoska Huerta Gallery, Coral Gables, FL, U.S.A.
2009 Transcendence, Art Rouge Gallery , Miami, Florida.
2008 Ninoska Huerta Gallery, Coral Gables, Florida, USA.
2007 Ninoska Huerta Gallery, Caracas , Venezuela.
2006 Inmanencias, Recreator Gallery, Paris ,France.
2005 Reencuentros , PAMIL Fine Art Gallery, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2004 Introspecciones, DIMACA Gallery, Caracas, Venezuela.
2004 Borjas - Turrillo, Union Credit Bank, Miami, USA
2003 PAMIL Fine Art Gallery, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2003 Bianca Landgraaf Gallery, Laren, Holland.
2002 Transformaciones, Presencias, Fundation BBVA, Caracas, Venezuela.
2001 PAMIL Fine Art Gallery, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2000 Annette Turrillo, Recent Works, LABAC, Paris, France.
1999 Between two times, Espoon Kulttuurikeskus , Helsinki, Finland.
1997 Les Sens du Temps, Embassy of Venezuela, Paris, France.

Awards
Marin Prize, Salon of Contemporary Art ITINERAIRE, Paris, France.
II Prix, Salon de Jeunes Artistes Résident en France, Embassy of Venezuela,Paris, France.
Mention, VII Salon of Fine Arts, Francisco Lazo Marti, Venezuela.
Antonio Jose Landaeta Prize, Salon Exxon, Sacred Museum, Caracas, Venezuela.

International Fairs
Art Lima 2014, Peru.
Art Vilnius 2014, 2013, Lithuania.
Art Moscow 2013, Russia.
Art Bosphorus 2012, Istambul, Turkey.
Arte America 2012, International Art Fair,Florida, USA.
ST'ART, International Art Fair, Strasbourg, France.
FIA, Ibero American Art Fair, Caracas, Venezuela.
FIAAM, International Art Fair, Maracaibo, Venezuela.
ART-MIAMI, International Art Fair, Florida, USA.
Holland Art Fair Den Haag ,Holland.
ARWI Fair Convention Center, San Juan de Puerto Rico.

Collective exhibitions, Museums, Halls and Gallerys
Biscayne Art House, Miami, Florida.
Matadero de Madrid , Exposición Ambientart Exhibition, Madrid , Spain.
National Art Gallery, El Dorado Today exposition, Caracas, Venezuela.
Exhibition Station Art in Reseau Ferre de France, Paris, France.
Contemporary Engraved, Museum of Work, Porto Alegre, Brasil.
Huerta Gallery , Coral Gables, Miami, USA.
Art Rouge Gallery , Wynwood District, Miami, Florida.
Dimaca Gallery, Caracas, Venezuela.
Freites Gallery, Espace b, Caracas, Venezuela.
Arte Diez Gallery, Caracas, Venezuela.
PAMIL Gallery , San Juan, Porto Rico.
Bianca Landgraaf Gallery, Laren, Holland.
Meyer Zafra Gallery, Paris, France.
Marbeau Gallery, Paris, France.
National Credit Bank, Caracas, Venezuela.
Exhibition Station 13, Art in Réseau Ferre de France, Paris , France.
Salon d’Automne, Espace d’Auteuil, Paris , France.
Grands et Jeunes d’Aujourd’hui, Espace Branly, Paris, France.
43 Painting and Sculpture Salon de Montrouge, Paris, France.
V Salon for Young Artits Residents in France, Emb. de Venezuela, Paris, France.
XVII Fine Arts Salon of Marne la Vallée, Noisy le Grand, France.
Exhibition of Painting and Sculpture, Deuil Ville de la Barre, France.
Atelier 19, Contemporrary Art Gallery, Château d' Artigny, Tours, France.
Month of the Community Andina, Consulate General of Peru, París, France.
Presentation of Artists Virtual Gallery Venezuelans, UNESCO, Paris, France.
Ier Art Biennial of Latin America, Grande Arche de la Défense, Paris, France.
Among Abstracçâo e Figuraçao, Cervantes Institute , Lisbon, Portugal.
Latin American 500 Years Later, Américan Latin House, Lisbon, Portugal.
A Latin-American Presence, Autumn Salon of Sannois, France.
Salon Exxon, Sacred Museum, Caracas, Venezuela.
Contemporary Artist, Grupo Li Gallery, Caracas, Venezuela.
OKIO Gallery, Contemporary Fine Art, Caracas, Venezuela.
Paintings and Sculpture Salon of Montrouge, France.
ITINERAIRE, Contemporary Fine Arts Salon, Levallois Perret, France.
VII Fine Arts Salon, Francisco Lazo Marti , Edo. Miranda, Venezuela.
Resident Young Artits in France Embassy of Venezuela in Paris.

Solo show by Annette Turrillo

“Annette Turrillo focuses on themes of reflection and retrospection as she observes the human condition and its place in the universe and, in particular, its responsibilities to maintain beauty and harmony on our planet.

In works that include paintings, installations, and multi-media technology, Turrillo creates an atmosphere of solitude and mystery that she invites the interaction of the visitor, as a participant, not merely an observer. With interaction, she hopes that the significance of her message that the environment is basic to the existence of all creation will resonate more profoundly.

In images that have become a metaphorical and symbolic language to reveal the profound presence of humanity, she uses the face as an icon to reflect upon our inner world and that of our creative imagination to make things personal and complete. Each face is transformed by the force of spiritual essence and illuminated by the light of inner harmony. These metaphysical qualities are expressed in subtle brushwork, effusive imagery, and delicate details.  Her intense atmospheric luminosity exalts the beauty of humanity as a symbol of life and love and the embodiment of nature at its most reverential. Presented as a reference to the cycles of life and the movement of the planets as sources of meditation, she seeks universal peace and understanding through art.

The works of Annette Turrillo transcend the physical as they reveal the mysterious environment of all earthly existence. It is a message of value to everyone and suits the gallery at The Frost Art Museum which we dedicate to the healing arts and the environment.”

Carol Damian
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
Director and Chief Curator