JC BRAVO

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Between the world of men and transcendent divinity there exists art. Art is the will to truth made physically manifest. It is more real than reality, it is a dialogue triumphant over time."

  • JC BRAVO

  • Male
  • miami beach, Florida, US
  • Last Login: 12/24/2009

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  • General

    SENSUALISM- is a style of painting devoted to the expression of sensuality. Sensualism adapts as its philosophy the empirical theory of knowledge, in which sensation (feelings) and perception (experience) are the most important forms of true cognition and the source of all our ideas. This style is inspired by the sensual beauty found in classical painting and color photography. It uses traditional painting techniques such as blending, layering and glazing to create meticulously rendered images that give form to emotions and comments on society’s excessive devotion to pleasure and abundance. Many people confuse the terms sensuality and sexuality, thinking they are synonymous. Sensuality is something much broader. Beginning with awareness, sensuality encompasses the exploration of all our senses. I believe that there is a vast sea of pre-rational emotions, urges, instincts and fantasies that fill our minds before structured thought emerges. It is in this swamp of irrationality that many of the most powerful artistic impulses are generated.

  • Music

    I can listen to all kinds of music and enjoy it. but i do have favorite genres. i really enjoy the energy u find in rock,punk and metal. I love the passion of flamenco. also,the melancholy of classical music is a driving force in my creative process. When im overwhelmed with joy i tend to listen to dance, especially techno and rave. big fan of old shool hip pop. The power vocals of Chris Cornell.
  • Movies

    Anything that David Lynch makes is magic. I like old David chrononber films like the fly. When i was a teen i really enjoyed slasher/horror films. The Friday the 13th and nightmare on elm street series are classics i enjoyed. for a while i also collected action movies. Anything Sylvester Stallone was in, i saw. my favorites where the Rocky and Rambo films.

  • Television

    The news, comedy and sports!! Some of my favorite shows are the Colbert report, Bones, Jeopardy, Scrubs, Jon Stewart, Countdown, Ugly betty, South park.... ..
  • Books

    My favorte writer is Herman Hesse. His work is emotional and cathartic for me. I like alot of the existential writers of the 20th century (Kafka, Camu, Navakov) Recently i been drawn to underground books by Kerouc, Henry miller and Crumb.

  • Heroes

    Jesus Christ, Socrates,Don Quixote, Van eyck, Bosch, Rubens, Bouguereau, Oscar wilde,Herman Hesse, Dali, Picasso, Goya, Ingres, Raphael, Da Vinci,Frida Kahlo,Crumb, Mark Ryden, John Currin,Kiki Smith, Louise bourgeois, Charlie White, Ron Mueck....

Details

  • Status: Married
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Hometown: Miami beach
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Body type: 6' 0" / Athletic
  • Ethnicity: Latino / Hispanic
  • Religion: Catholic
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Children: Proud parent
  • Smoke / Drink: No / No
  • Education: College graduate
  • Occupation: artist

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About me:

To view my complete body of work please visit my website WWW.JCBRAVO.COM

Get to know JC Bravo with JC's Q & A

So who is JC Bravo?

I am an artist. I paint voluptuos women and funny looking little men. These characters i call CABEZONES y NARIZONES. They are inspired by derogatory terms used in latin american cultures. For example, calling someone a Cabezon (large head) would typically imply that that person is stubborn or foolish. Likewise, Narizon (large nose)would imply impotence. I use these characters to create social commentary mainly dealing with vice and folly. I work in a style of painting which is called SENSUALISM.This style is characterized by rich color, roundness, the illusion of softness and voluptuous forms.

Where are you located?

Well, I’ve practically lived in Miami beach, Florida all my life. Originally though, I was born in Peru. I’m very proud of my heritage. In fact, most of who I am is due to my family’s cultural upbringing. Those formative years in Peru, filled with terrorism and political crisis, have had a lasting impression on me and have somehow found their way into my art

What are your hobbies?

I’m a avid reader dealing with topics about the human condition. I also write about various things. However, nothing else (other than my art) fulfills me more than surfing. Most of my days are spent painting from dawn until sunset. But every so often, when the waves are breaking, ill take some time off work to go surfing. I love the beach and could never part from it for too long. It inspires me. The ocean is like our subconscious, when you jump into it you enter another world, a world of wonder and beauty.

Have you studied?

Since childhood, I’m glad to say I've always had a natural talent. But I wanted to explore the depth of my abilities. So, I’m proud to say I became a student of my passion and gone as far to earn a bachelors in ART with a minor in psychology. Also, ive travelled to some of the greatest museums in the world to learn from the masters.

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  • Dec 28 2009 5:10 PM




    xoxo
  • Dec 28 2009 3:48 PM

    HOla :) gracias amigo : eeeeeeek! :)
    DTB
    -ea
  • Dec 28 2009 1:59 PM

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    Let's hope our neighbors stay on their meds in 2010!
    Happy New Year JC!
    peace,
    Martha
  • Dec 28 2009 1:56 PM




















    Wishing you a great new week. Love Susan
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    Wishing you a great new week. Love Susan
  • Dec 28 2009 7:34 AM

    שלום-shalom we all want that this new year will be the best year to come.. but for that we have to make it done..so I wish you all the best from the best and please stay happy! with what you are and what you have....and do.. happy new year my friend...and remember that you are spacial just to be you....... some photos from Israel today will make you feel better.... see u soon..להיתראות....^_^pablo
  • Dec 28 2009 12:38 AM

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    Thank you for making 2009 a better year!
    Love and all my best wishes,

    Jenny
  • Dec 27 2009 6:24 PM

    Jean-Marie Francius ©
        
    I made no resolutions for the New Year. The habit of making plans, of criticizing, sanctioning and molding my life, is too much of a daily event for me. (Anaïs Nin)
  • Dec 27 2009 3:27 PM

    “Adolescencia”

    Pon fotos sin limite en slide.com GRATIS!!!

    Óleo Sobre Lienzo

    73x50cm

    Un Saludo Juan Falcón

  • Dec 26 2009 4:58 PM


    xo
  • Dec 26 2009 4:26 PM

    JC...Just stopping by to wish you a happy new year and to hope you had a wonderous Christmas with your family.  Everyone who comes to my office loves your work.  It stands out on a wall filled with art and always gets comments.  Keep painting!

    OXOXOX

    Ann
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    xoxo
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    Let’s get ready for a great New Year. oxox
  • Dec 25 2009 4:24 PM

    Merry Christmass and a creativ year- greetings - Hans
  • Dec 25 2009 1:12 AM

    MERRY XMAS!!
    HOPE ALL IS AWESOME AND MORE, OH AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
    MAKE THE BEST OF EVERYTHING AND PROSPER
    ....GOOD THINGS

    [TERROR]

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  • Dec 24 2009 9:36 PM


    Have a happy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, wherever you find yourself.  The Spirit we celebrate this season is always with you...
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  • Dec 24 2009 6:06 PM

    Thanks :)


     

  • Dec 24 2009 5:36 PM

    Merry Christmas from Memphis!
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    Wishing you peace and love. Susan. xox



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  • Dec 24 2009 4:12 PM

    Querido amigo deseo que pases unas felices fiestas tu y todos tus seres queridos.
    Mil besos
    Argi
  • Dec 24 2009 3:25 PM