Rocío Alcamán, 

Based in Geneva. Currently a member of Espacio Gallery, London and the Atelier GE grave, Geneva.

The artist has been active in a number of fields, including illustration, theatre scenography, restoration and conservation and teaching.  

Born

Santiago, Chile. Have lived and work in several countries, most recently in Dili, East Timor and Geneva.

Education

1999 -  B.F.A. In Fine Arts, Honors Degree, Minor in Printmaking, Universidad Finis Terrae, Santiago, Chile

2004 B. Degree English to Spanish Interpretation, INCENI School of Interpreters, Stgo, Chile

 Workshops & Seminars

2014 -  "Intaglio techniques", Atelier Genevois de Gravure, GE grave, Geneva, Switzerland.

2010 -  "Washi: Fabrication of Japanese Paper", Museo de Arte Contemporaneo, Stgo, Chile

1999 -  "Libro de Artista", Universidad Finis Terrae, Stgo, Chile

Solo Shows

2012 -  "Here and there", Arte Moris, Dili, East Timor, Sep

Collective Exhibitions

2017 - "Ouvre toi", Atelier GEgrave, Geneva, Switzerland. 14-15 Oct.

           "Gallerie de Portraits", Villa Dutoit, Geneva, Switzerland. 14-7 Oct.

           "Carnets 2017", Halle Nord Gallerie d'art Contemporain, Geneva, Switzerland. 7-19Aug.

2016 -  "Original Print Fair 2016", Espacio Gallery, London, UK. 3-13Nov.

            "Seduction & Desire", Espacio Gallery, London, UK. 5-10July.

            "In Translation", Espacio Gallery, London, UK. 4-11April.

2015 -  "Portes Ouvertes", Aterlier GEgrave, Geneva, Switzerland.

             "Impressions/ Multiples, Reliefs & Creux", Abbaye de Baume Les Messieurs, France, 1-2 Sep.

2014 -  "Portes Ouvertes", Aterlier de Genevois de Gravure, Geneva, Switzerland, 2 Oct.

2013 -  "Pinta Rapido", Chelsea Old Town Hall, London, UK. 14Jul.

2010 -  "Summer Exhibition", Royal Academy, London, UK. Jun- Aug.

             "ETNIA", in the Chilean Embassy, Brussels, Belgium, 2010.

2009 -  "ETNIA", Art Fair in Espace Wallonie, Brussels, Belgium. Oct- Nov

            "Summer Exhibition", Royal Academy, London, UK, Jun- Aug.

2008 -  "Free for Wall", Brick Lane Gallery, London, UK.

             "De la morale a l’illustration", Alliance Française de Bangui, Central African Republic.

2000 -  "1er Salon de Alumnos Universidad Finis Terrae", Centro Cultural Montecarmelo, Santiago, Chile.

1999 -  "Libro de Artista", Chilean and Latinoamerican exhibition, CTC Fundación Telefónica, Santiago, Chile.

Theatre collaboration

2007 -  “Oscar y la Dama Rosa”, theatre play, Bellavista Theatre, Santiago, Chile.

2006 -  “Yo Y YOU”, theatre play, Centro Espantagruélico, Santiago, Chile.

Residencies

2008 -  Alliance Française de Bangui, Central African Republic. The residency was together with local artists.

Illustration Projects

2011 -  Digital Illustrations commisioned by Shangri-la Institute, for the different projects that they are running in China:"Community Education for Sustainable Development", "Water School for a living Yangtze", "Climate

Change Education".

2009 -  Digital Illustration for a bottle label commissioned by a Binational (Chilean/Argentinian) wine maker.

Articles written about the artist

2009 - El Mostrador, "La chilena que puso sus cuervos a Londres", Mirko Macari, June 15

           Informativo Bicentenario, Chilean Consulate and Embassy in London, Andrea Carvajal Sandoval, Page   17. Jun 4th

Classes and Workshops Taught by the artist

2012-  Arte Moris, Art School, Dili, East Timor

           Private Art Classes for Internationals Adults and Children in Dili, East Timor

2007 -  Active Learning, London, UK

         Art Classes for Children. Including Painting, Drawing and Clay modeling

2000 -  Planeta Tierra, Santiago, Chile

            Art Classes for Children. Including Painting, Drawing, Clay modeling and Craft activities.