'Otavallo area Artists Oil Paintings' Art and Artists

Donna Attar (209.247.222.49) - 09/08/05 11:18

I would like to find an artist I saw in Otavallo Market, a small gallery, I really liked his painting. I have no been able to get through with the e-mail on the business card he gave me. Artensania Donna Attar lavender9999@comcast.net

Comment #1 David Roberts (122.167.34.106) - 08/17/08 12:02

Some artists are like this. Believe me I am just recovering from the experience of hunting down an artist myself, though the experience was magical. I have traveled around the world viewing paintings at some of the best museums, private collections, galleries and institutions of contemporary and modern art. I have had the opportunity of seeing thousands of art works rendered by well-known and celebrated artists of the world. But my greatest luck has been the opportunity to view three oil-on-canvas works painted by Jo Nambiar, an artist who has for some unknown reason kept aloof from the Indian art scenario. When informed of the existence of this reclusive and rebel artist in the Indian city of Bangalore, I was overwhelmed with curiosity, as nowhere is Jo’s name listed as an Indian artist. No catalogues, magazines or art-books carry his name. There is no mention of his works in Indian catalogues in the US, UK, France or Australia. I visited Bangalore only in the hope of meeting this man, and unsure if he was willing to see me. He was, and the experience was magical.

He is an Indian master past comparison. Jo nambiar’s art is without doubt a breakaway school, an unorthodox style, uninfluenced by the genre of art in existence today. Compare his works with the lineup at any of the world’s art institutions. You will see what I mean. His renditions are unbridled and uninhibited. The greatest living artist. Perhaps the greatest unschooled artist of the century. Another Van Gogh in the making. A painter whose canvases will soon end up as the rarest paintings in the world. As well as the most expensive paintings of the modern era of contemporary art and oil painting. Art collectors and buyers would have made a beeline to invest in these costly works except for the fact that none of his paintings are available at auctions, art-stores or galleries. With no formal training, a natural master of the oil canvas, this rebel artist has been simply giving away his paintings to friends every time he completed one. Apart from his signature, he leaves his finger-prints on all his works. A charismatic but reclusive person, the media has never been able to make inroads into his place of work or photograph his works except through the kind cooperation of one or two recipient of one of his works. The Indian art circles are yet to actually wake up to this master in their midst. Serious corporate art investors and collectors who are aware of a possible fortune in buying one of these paintings are however thwarted by the paucity of this man’s works. Though it is well known that a large number exist. Most of them lie in the hands of private collectors, and individuals many of whom have perhaps no inkling of the value of what they possess.

The media has a big scoop here.

Comment #2 Roger (4.184.1.85) - 09/02/08 02:54

David, Robert, Jo, or whomever, this identical message has been posted on a number of forums under a number of names, some originating from Bangalore and some from Melbourne. Why not do us all a favor and stop the self-pormotion.

Comment #3 Ted (63.176.159.173) - 09/02/08 05:44

Actually he is pretty funny... look at the IP.. it's India... so someone outsourced their web promotion....

And they are getting their message spammed... but without any contact information... so even if someone wanted to... they couldn't get in touch! hahaha

Comment #4 Sarah (63.176.159.82) - 10/15/08 23:46

you have to think any artist would be hard to get agold of, they are busy, so unless the artist himself/herself gave you a direct contact, good luck getting ahold of them.

Comment #5 Dean (63.176.159.15) - 11/13/08 23:41

David Roberts got caught too early, too bad for him and for the artist that might have paid him just for this bad publicity. Poor Artist, was his name? "Jo Nambiar", there I've mentioned him. hope it helps (LOL). His post sounds like a commercial but

"Believe me I am just recovering from the experience of hunting down an artist myself, though the experience was magical - David Roberts"

is really something "funny". Are you an addict?

Comment #6 Dan (63.176.159.1) - 12/31/08 02:38

Did you try checking on the internet for his art or maybe contacting your local art gallery to find out ift they hsvr any of his art in there gallery or know a gallery that would have some of his art in stock to sell.

Comment #7 Jen (63.176.159.106) - 02/12/09 01:33

I would agree with Dan, check on the internet, and you should be able to find the artist your looking for. What cant you find on the internet these days!

Comment #8 Garfunkle (63.176.159.192) - 06/16/09 10:51

If you're going through all of this trouble, this guy must be good. What kind of art does he do?

Comment #9 Arty Shaw (63.176.159.6) - 07/18/09 12:38

There sems to be a general hunt for Jo Nambiar. Take a look at the attached link. There´s a world-wide hunt on... Good luck!

• Jo Nambiar

Comment #10 moy (63.176.159.161) - 08/15/09 08:08

If he was able to provide you with a non-functional email, then perhaps that points towards him not being reliable at all. I would not insisit on following up on a person that was not accurate in feeding you with importatnt infromation.

Nonetheless, a lot might have changed between the last time you met and now. Try the internet searches using keywords like the name of a famous painting!

Comment #11 moy (63.176.159.136) - 09/01/09 08:06

So is it the case with most artists to be slippery by nature or is Jo Nambiar a person that is much of a celebrity that he has to keep off the public eye?

The account you have given about him David is exciting and for that matter, do you have photos of the paintings in question? He could possibly be having his own reasons for keeping aloof..political perhaps?

Comment #12 Ann (63.176.159.182) - 09/23/09 11:29

i found this site with loads of paintings of artist from Ecuador enjoy it!!!!

• ECUADOR ARTISTS

Comment #13 Ernest (63.176.159.233) - 10/19/09 13:31

can someone who is currently living in the country, tell me what are the most renowned artists in Ecuador? and if any important exhibition coming soon

Comment #14 Eve (63.176.159.95) - 11/23/09 00:31

The day that I would be able to broadcast my artistic talents to you guys would surely be something of a beauty, undoubtedly.

Comment #15 Ning (63.176.159.57) - 12/10/09 21:11

So when would that day be happening Eve? I hope to see you r artistic side.

Comment #16 Ray from China - 12/14/09 03:36

"Artworks exchange"

Hi Donna

His painting.What kind of styles ? abstract ? landscape, or others ?

Ray

raymondqiu5@gmail.com

Comment #17 Minnie (63.176.159.100) - 12/19/09 22:46

What are the famous work of arts in Ecuador? I love this country very much and i would like to know more about the country's history, art and artists.

Who are the famous in arts too? thanks a lot in advance for the upcoming response. Ciao.

Comment #18 QD (63.176.159.32) - 01/01/10 20:56

I'm curious about the Artist of Ecuador.

Who is best painter in the country? Who is the most famous artist? And What is most common art-form?

Comment #19 Julian (63.176.159.166) - 01/20/10 20:43

HI there here is sn overview of the art in Ecuador:

Artists of the Ecuadorian Andes

The artists of Tigua are renowned for their colorful paintings depicting village life high in the mountains of rural Ecuador. Living much as they have lived for centuries, families herd sheep and llamas and cultivate a variety of potatoes and grains in small communities perched on the windswept slopes of the Andes mountains. Their language is Quichua, the language of the Incas. Though they have acquired many modern ways, their customs, and indeed their paintings, still reflect this ancient heritage.

More on the link below.

• Ecuadorian artists

Comment #20 Mary (63.176.159.94) - 02/11/10 19:19

Oh, thanks for posting that link Julian, it is sure a big help for us to understand the artists in the wonderful country of Ecuador. I must say that there are lots of good things to see and experience in this country and one of which is its arts. And as an artists, flying to Ecuador would bring inspiration and you will certainly have a good art work. Good day.

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