Descripción
Superb abstract painting textured by Cesar Rodriguez Musmanno 1927-2017
Great textured painting ( mixed technique) that seems to be created with a palette of muted colors. The work is abstract, with elements that could be interpreted as architectural or possibly referential to some form of structure or fixture, considering the grid and circular patterns that evoke the look of a wall with openings or possibly a gate.
The style appears to nod to a sort of minimalist abstraction, where texture and the interplay of form and shadow are more prominent than vibrant colors or detailed representations. It evokes a sense of ancientness, possibly hinting at themes of time, memory, or history. The artistic choices, such as the subdued color palette and relief elements, are evocative and leave a lot of room for personal interpretation.
Dimensions: 50cm (20”) x 41cm (16”)
Plastic artist
C É S A R R O D R Í G U E Z M U S M A N N O (1927-2017)
ACTIVITIES
1927 César Rodríguez Musmanno is born on September 5 in Salto, Uruguay, America
from the south. Died in 2017
1946 He begins his studies in drawing and painting with Master. José Cziffery and the Painter
José Echave, in the Pedro Figa ri Workshop of the Horacio Quiroga Cultural Association of
his hometown. He accesses workshops with Juan C. Castagnino (painter, Argentina),
José Cúneo (painter, Uruguay), Guillermo Botero (ceramist, Colombia) and
Bernabé Michelena (sculptor, Uruguay).
In 1947 he entered the Faculty of Architecture in Montevideo. He complements his
training with Professors García Estebam, Bazurro, Artucio and Dufau.
He takes an Art History course with Prof. Jorge Romero Brest
1950 He works as an assistant in the execution of sets with José
Echave for the National Comedy and several Independent Theaters.
1952-54 Institute of History of the Faculty of Architecture, Montevideo.
In 1954 he returned to Salto to practice as an Architect and remained linked to the Workshop
Pedro Figari.
In 1955 he rejoined the independent theater movement as a set designer. He maintains
intense activity as an exhibitor participating in Salon events
Departmental, National and International.
1958 Plastic integrations begin in an attempt to incorporate
to the tasks of the architect, the sensitivity of the plastic and the modulation of
spaces and volumes translated into urban interventions: architecture,
painting, sculpture and plant elements come together in public buildings,
schools, monuments, housing cooperatives, public spaces, etc.
1980 he settled in Montevideo where he set up his workshop, starting a new stage in
his trajectory, in which he dominates the expressive through matter:
cements, concretes, material incorporations, scrap metal, etc.
2003 He installs STUDIO 3 in Salto (his another workshop and meeting place)
2012 SILVER MOROSOLI in Painting.
His works are found in public and private collections (Museums of Rivera, Salto and
Solari de Fray Bentos)) from Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, USA, Switzerland, Poland,
Slovakia, Cuba, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Mexico.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
1955-58 Director of Works of the Municipal Administration of Salto
1958-66 Director of Planning at the Municipal Administration of Salto
1955-76 Teaching activity at the University of Work, oriented to information technology
wood and metals.
1972-82 Designer and Director of works and Advisor to the Cooperative Movement of
Housing by Mutual Aid (Salto and Montevideo).
CÉSA R R ODR ÍGU EZ MU SMA NNO
1972-97 Director of the University House in Salto. Director of Services
Inside. Then General Director of Extension and Activities in the Middle of the
University of the Republic.
1986 Co-founder of the Uruguayan Union of Plastic Artists (SUAP)
1988-90 Secretary General of SUAP
2004-11 President of the Uruguayan Commission of Plastic Artists CUAP – AIAP (subsidiary
UNESCO)
Member of the U.A.P.V. Board of Directors Union of Plastic and Visual Artists
Prosecutor of the AIAP Regional Committee of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Cultural Ambassador for Salto before the Mercociudades Network. (MERCOSUR)
He has given talks and conferences, participating in panels, meetings, Congresses,
etc In Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, Cuba and Mexico.
PART I C I PAC I O N IN JURY:
2005-06 CASMU Hall
2006 CTC Hall (ORT University) Salto
2007 Hall of the Medical Union of Uruguay
2008 Visual Arts Hall Anglo-Uruguayo Institute, Salto
2009 School mural competition “JUMP FOR THE WALLS”
Mural Competition for the Administrative Commission of the Uruguay River
Larrañaga Theater Logo Contest, Salto
2010 Logo Contest for Jumping Biennial
Anglo-Uruguayan Institute Hall; Leap
2011 Anglo-Uruguayan Institute Hall, Salto