*1983
North America
Guzman
Patricia
3270
Artist ID:
Exhibition | Shows | Awards
2024 |
Invited to be Jury Member at the prestigious Fabriano International Watercolour Biennial, Italy.
2023 |
Phil Austin Founders Award, Transparent Watercolor Society of America.
Honorable Mention, Tláloc Prize, Mexico.
2022 |
Finalist, 16th International ARC Salon Competition.
2021 |
Invited to exhibit at MEAM Museu Europeu d'Art Modern, International Women’s Day.
Bronze Prize, IMWA Youth Alliance Watercolor Exhibition.
International Academic Committee Advisor, International Watercolor Research Institute in China.
2020 |
Special Mention, Biennial Prize "Fabriano Watercolor".
Second Place Prize, Splash 22 Watercolor Competition: The Creative Spark.
1st Degree, Art Bridge Watercolor International Biennale & Competition in St Petersburg, Russia.
2019 |
Honorable Mention, Tláloc Prize, Mexico.
Finalist, International Masters of Watercolor Alliance.
Award of Rembrandt, International Youth Watercolor Festival, Bulgaria.
Finalist, 14th International ARC Salon Competition.
2018 |
Daniel Smith Merchandise Award, San Diego Watercolor Society’s 38th International Exhibition.
Jack Richeson and Co. Merchandise Award, San Diego Watercolor Society’s 38th International Exhibition.
Tlacuilo. Top honor awarded by the National Watercolor Museum, Mexico City.
Abu Rawash Prize Appreciation Award.
2017 |
2nd Place, World Glamour Prize. Lake Blue Heaven Qingdao International Spring Art Salon Exhibition. Qingdao, China.
2016 |
1st Place, Portrait/Figure category of The Artist's Magazine's Annual Art Competition.
Finalist, 12th Annual Art Renewal Center Salon, Figurative Category.
Top 30, Taiwan World Watercolor Competition & Exhibition.
2015 |
1st Degree, III Art-Bridge-Watercolor International Competition, The Saint Petersburg Watercolor Society.
1st Prize, 8th Edition Mexican Society of Watercolor Painters.
4th Place, "Love and Peace through Art", International Watercolor Society.
2014 |
1st Place, Watercolor Competition: realism and impressionism, Collection Beaux-Arts Réaliste.
Honorable Mention, 3rd Royal Talens Contest and Exhibit.
Honorable Mention, Tláloc Prize, Mexico.
Representative of International Watercolor Society México, IWS. Chapter México.
2013 |
Honorable Mention, 6th Edition Mexican Watercolor Society, Mexico.
2012 |
Honorable Mention, Acrylic Artist Competition, The Artist’s Magazine.
2011 |
1st Prize, 4th Edition Mexican Watercolor Society, Mexico.
Janice and Mayur Pioneer in Realism Award, International Guild of Realism 6th Annual Exhibit, Sage Creek Gallery, Santa Fe, USA.
Tlacuilo, Top honor awarded by the National Watercolor Museum, Mexico City.
2010 |
Honorable Mention, Mexican Icons, Mexican Watercolor Society.
2009 |
Art Prize Challenge Finalist, International Artist Magazine, No. 52. Issue 68.
Brief Biography | Artistic Journey
Patricia Guzmán is a Mexican painter known for her realistic portraits in watercolor, oil, and acrylic. Patricia's work has been recognized with more than thirty awards around the world, including first place in Artist's Magazine 2016, first place in St. Petersburg Art Bridge in 2020 and 2015, 1st place in the Mexican Society of Watercolor Artists Award in 2015 and 2011, 1st place in the IV Raúl Torres Aguilar National Watercolor Collective in 2017, twice winner of the Tlacuilo in 2018 and 2011, first place in the Beaux-Arts watercolor realism and impressionism competition in 2014, second place in Splash 22 Watercolor Competition 2020, 2nd place in China World Glamor Prize 2017, Bronze Prize in IMWA Youth in 2021, among others.
Patricia's work is included in permanent collections in America, Asia and Europe, as well as numerous private collections around the world. She has participated in more than one hundred and forty international painting exhibitions. Her work has been published in numerous catalogues, magazines and books on painting and art. Guzmán teaches workshops, gives presentations and participates in painting events globally. From 2017 to 2021 she studied a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy at the prestigious National Autonomous University of Mexico, UNAM.
“I paint portraits of indigenous people because for me it is an act of resistance, a gesture of empowerment, visibility and memory of the native peoples, of their wisdom, of their alternative ways of understanding reality, of perceiving and creating. The paintings are an act aimed at dismantling the classism and racism that still prevails, result of centuries of oppression and injustice. They are an attempt to sensitize the viewer through faces that lead them to recognize and identify shared humanity; because they need to occupy space to become visible, with all the dignity that has historically been denied to them. We are all equal, we are the same!
Brief Biography | Artistic Journey
Patricia Guzmán is a Mexican painter known for her realistic portraits in watercolor, oil, and acrylic. Patricia's work has been recognized with more than thirty awards around the world, including first place in Artist's Magazine 2016, first place in St. Petersburg Art Bridge in 2020 and 2015, 1st place in the Mexican Society of Watercolor Artists Award in 2015 and 2011, 1st place in the IV Raúl Torres Aguilar National Watercolor Collective in 2017, twice winner of the Tlacuilo in 2018 and 2011, first place in the Beaux-Arts watercolor realism and impressionism competition in 2014, second place in Splash 22 Watercolor Competition 2020, 2nd place in China World Glamor Prize 2017, Bronze Prize in IMWA Youth in 2021, among others.
Patricia's work is included in permanent collections in America, Asia and Europe, as well as numerous private collections around the world. She has participated in more than one hundred and forty international painting exhibitions. Her work has been published in numerous catalogues, magazines and books on painting and art. Guzmán teaches workshops, gives presentations and participates in painting events globally. From 2017 to 2021 she studied a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy at the prestigious National Autonomous University of Mexico, UNAM.
“I paint portraits of indigenous people because for me it is an act of resistance, a gesture of empowerment, visibility and memory of the native peoples, of their wisdom, of their alternative ways of understanding reality, of perceiving and creating. The paintings are an act aimed at dismantling the classism and racism that still prevails, result of centuries of oppression and injustice. They are an attempt to sensitize the viewer through faces that lead them to recognize and identify shared humanity; because they need to occupy space to become visible, with all the dignity that has historically been denied to them. We are all equal, we are the same!
Further Works of This Artist
Our Mission and Actions
At THE ART HUB, our mission is initially focused on addressing a profound imbalance within the art world, specifically catering to women artists. In the current landscape, a mere 5% to 15% of artworks traded at auctions are created by women, starkly contrasted by the overwhelming 85% to 95% of works by male artists. This disparity is not only confined to auctions but is also prevalent in exhibitions, where male-created art significantly overshadows that of their female counterparts.
By concentrating our efforts on female artists, THE ART HUB aims to counteract this imbalance and champion women within the art community. This initiative is designed to amplify the visibility of women artists, making their creations more accessible to a wider audience, and ultimately striving for a more balanced representation of genders within art auctions and exhibitions. By prioritizing women in art, our platform boldly advocates for equality and diversity within the art sector, signaling a commitment to reshaping and enriching the cultural landscape.
Personal Statement
Roots Series
The painting of portraits of indigenous people is for me an act of resistance, a gesture of empowerment, visibility and memory of the native peoples, of their wisdom, their alternative ways of understanding reality, of perceiving and creating life. The paintings are an act aimed at dismantling the classism and racism that still prevails, which is the result of centuries of oppression and injustice. They are an attempt to sensitize the viewer through faces that lead the viewer to recognize and identify. The formats are large because they are faces that need to occupy space to be made visible, with all the dignity and humanity that has historically been denied to them. We are all equal, we are the same!
My intention is to show people and faces that have been very little visible or represented in figurative painting, or that have been shown from a more documentary or decorative perspective. The representation of the face and body is never neutral since the conventions, convictions and dynamics of society are shown through the way we decide to represent ourselves. My intention is to show the indigenous roots from a humanistic, horizontal and even confrontational perspective. And through their faces and looks they express feelings and emotions known to everyone. In this way, the conditions of possibility exist to build a bridge full of empathy and vulnerability towards the viewer: –“I am like you, although physically we are very different.”
Roots is a joint project with my partner Raúl Barajas, an extraordinary photographer, it emerged in 2010. To paint, I rely on the reference photos the two of us shoot. We contact the leaders of the communities, schools, or institutions, present our project and ask permission to take photographs. Our intention is to create a photographic and pictorial collection of the native peoples of Mexico, Latin America and the world.
Exhibition | Shows | Awards
2024 |
Invited to be Jury Member at the prestigious Fabriano International Watercolour Biennial, Italy.
2023 |
Phil Austin Founders Award, Transparent Watercolor Society of America.
Honorable Mention, Tláloc Prize, Mexico.
2022 |
Finalist, 16th International ARC Salon Competition.
2021 |
Invited to exhibit at MEAM Museu Europeu d'Art Modern, International Women’s Day.
Bronze Prize, IMWA Youth Alliance Watercolor Exhibition.
International Academic Committee Advisor, International Watercolor Research Institute in China.
2020 |
Special Mention, Biennial Prize "Fabriano Watercolor".
Second Place Prize, Splash 22 Watercolor Competition: The Creative Spark.
1st Degree, Art Bridge Watercolor International Biennale & Competition in St Petersburg, Russia.
2019 |
Honorable Mention, Tláloc Prize, Mexico.
Finalist, International Masters of Watercolor Alliance.
Award of Rembrandt, International Youth Watercolor Festival, Bulgaria.
Finalist, 14th International ARC Salon Competition.
2018 |
Daniel Smith Merchandise Award, San Diego Watercolor Society’s 38th International Exhibition.
Jack Richeson and Co. Merchandise Award, San Diego Watercolor Society’s 38th International Exhibition.
Tlacuilo. Top honor awarded by the National Watercolor Museum, Mexico City.
Abu Rawash Prize Appreciation Award.
2017 |
2nd Place, World Glamour Prize. Lake Blue Heaven Qingdao International Spring Art Salon Exhibition. Qingdao, China.
2016 |
1st Place, Portrait/Figure category of The Artist's Magazine's Annual Art Competition.
Finalist, 12th Annual Art Renewal Center Salon, Figurative Category.
Top 30, Taiwan World Watercolor Competition & Exhibition.
2015 |
1st Degree, III Art-Bridge-Watercolor International Competition, The Saint Petersburg Watercolor Society.
1st Prize, 8th Edition Mexican Society of Watercolor Painters.
4th Place, "Love and Peace through Art", International Watercolor Society.
2014 |
1st Place, Watercolor Competition: realism and impressionism, Collection Beaux-Arts Réaliste.
Honorable Mention, 3rd Royal Talens Contest and Exhibit.
Honorable Mention, Tláloc Prize, Mexico.
Representative of International Watercolor Society México, IWS. Chapter México.
2013 |
Honorable Mention, 6th Edition Mexican Watercolor Society, Mexico.
2012 |
Honorable Mention, Acrylic Artist Competition, The Artist’s Magazine.
2011 |
1st Prize, 4th Edition Mexican Watercolor Society, Mexico.
Janice and Mayur Pioneer in Realism Award, International Guild of Realism 6th Annual Exhibit, Sage Creek Gallery, Santa Fe, USA.
Tlacuilo, Top honor awarded by the National Watercolor Museum, Mexico City.
2010 |
Honorable Mention, Mexican Icons, Mexican Watercolor Society.
2009 |
Art Prize Challenge Finalist, International Artist Magazine, No. 52. Issue 68.
