ANTONIO CABALLERO is a Toronto-based mixed media visual artist. He has been creative for as long as he can remember, frequently winning art competitions throughout school. He has spent the last 15 years working in two areas related to his passion and skills, miniature and life-size model making for television and exhibitions, and interior renovations and carpentry. He has studied special effects both in Chile and in Canada. Since 2013 Antonio has dedicated his creative energies as a full-time visual artist. He has developed an ability to appreciate how the refined aspects of woodwork, whimsical colours and miniature models can capture snapshots of life. This has inspired his approach and strengthened his fascination with multi-media to capture elements of his artistic vision.
ARTIST STATEMENT: Over the last five years I have been creating work that captures the dynamic energy of large urban centers, with an emphasis on condominium life, transportation systems, sporting and cultural events. My artistic inspiration has come through experiences in my life and work, together with a fascination for how people adapt and thrive in the small crowded spaces carved out for them in urban life. Why ducks? Symbolically ducks are calm and strong on the surface, while working frantically underneath. This is how I perceive humans within urban life, creating order for themselves even while they are surrounded by disorder.
SelecteD JURIED ExhibitionS
Upcoming: 2019 THE BRAIN PROJECT, Baycrest Centre Foundation, Toronto.
2018 ARTIST PROJECT, Better Living Centre Exhibition Place, Toronto.
2017 ARTIST PROJECT, Better Living Centre Exhibition Place, Toronto.
2016 ARTIST PROJECT, Better Living Centre Exhibition Place, Toronto.
2016 VAM 38th ANNUAL JURIED SHOW OF FINE ARTS, Art Gallery of Mississauga.
2015 TORONTO OUTDOOR ART EXHIBITION, Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto.
2015 ARTIST PROJECT, Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto.
2015 VAM 37th ANNUAL JURIED SHOW OF FINE ARTS, Art Gallery of Mississauga.
2015 MARKHAM ARTS COUNCIL: Featured Visual Artist for February 2015.
2014 ART YARD GALLERY: Group Show, June-July, 2014.
2014 ARTIST PROJECT, Better Living Centre Exhibition Place, Toronto.
Selected AWARDS/MEDIA
VIP Award, The Artist Project, 2018.
blogTO, 30 Artists to Look for at The Toronto Artist Project, 2018.
blogTO, The 30 Most Exciting Artists in Toronto Right Now, 2017.
Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos, 5 Toronto Artists to Know from The Artist Project, 2016.
The Artist Project 2014, 1st Place Award in SET SAIL Artist Competition.