The artist Leo Díaz, living in Sosúa, exhibits from Friday, September 19th his work in the cultural center (Casa de Arte) of Sosúa.
The exhibition will be officially opened on Friday with a conventional snack and drink, by Mayor Ilana Neumann.
Leo Díaz was born in 1977 in Puerto Plata.
He dwelt at a young age in this port city between the artists and started painting himself at around fifteen years of age.
So he was initially self-taught.
Afterwards he studied at the art academy Bellas Artes of Puerto Plata and in Santiago where he perfected his technique.
The painters who influenced him the most are Italians from the time of the Renaissance, most notably Michelangelo and Tintoretto.
But Dutch painters like Rembrandt and Van Gogh inspired him too.
These influences are obvious in Leo's current work.
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Leo's latest work is figurative and colorful with great contrasts.
His work has been exhibited in Sosúa, Cabarete, Puerto Plata, Santiago and Santo Domingo.
So now the people of Sosúa have another opportunity to get acquainted with the work of Leo.
Web: leodiaz.net