Drawing as a way of thinking
Painter and architect
AGUSTIN MENDEZ
BIO
Agustín Méndez (Madrid, 20 December 1963) was born into the family of the artist and art restorer María Victoria Pérez-Camarero and the entrepreneur Agustín Mendez.
Méndez the father spoke five languages and worked in numerous different fields - he traded in petroleum, ran restaurants and, after the death of his wife, dedicated himself fully to the world of sculpture and design.
Their house was frequently visited by many famous artists of the time, including Antonio López, Eduardo Chillida, Fernando Zóbel, Pablo Palazuelo, Francisco Mateos and César Manrique.
Méndez the father spoke five languages and worked in numerous different fields - he traded in petroleum, ran restaurants and, after the death of his wife, dedicated himself fully to the world of sculpture and design.
Their house was frequently visited by many famous artists of the time, including Antonio López, Eduardo Chillida, Fernando Zóbel, Pablo Palazuelo, Francisco Mateos and César Manrique.
This artistic environment has significantly influenced Agustín's career. He initially attended the Madrid School of Arts and Crafts and afterwards studied sculpture under the artistic supervision of the master Julio López Hernández. He sold his first artworks at the age of 17, which were acquired by Josephine Hesse, a Spanish-German art dealer.
Later on Agustín decided to dedicate his professional life to architecture. After graduating from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, he worked for clients in Spain, Japan, the Gulf states and Africa. Currently his architectural bureau works for a wide range of international clients. He continues to paint and experiment with different styles.
Later on Agustín decided to dedicate his professional life to architecture. After graduating from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, he worked for clients in Spain, Japan, the Gulf states and Africa. Currently his architectural bureau works for a wide range of international clients. He continues to paint and experiment with different styles.
EXHIBITIONS
EXHIBITION: POEMAS EN EL ESPACIO
October 29th — November 14th, 2021
Artist: Agustín Méndez
This consists of a journey through the work of the Madrileño
painter and architect, focusing here entirely on his watercolours.
Reviewing his extensive oeuvre, we have singled out some of the
more representative series, influenced by symbolic architecture,
inspired by the world of bullfighting and evoked in dreamlike visions.
A whole universe of visual poetry, drawing on elements and figures
filled with the subtle play of light and colour, with a hint of the infinite
and all its poetry. The selection draws us into a world of
unconventional architecture, strange forms, open horizons and
geometric flights of fancy that merge with the ritual dance of
bullfighting.
Opening: October 29th, 7 pm – 9 pm
Cultural Center Adolfo Suárez.
Sala Gutiérrez Montiel.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 2
Trés Cantos, Madrid
Artist: Agustín Méndez
This consists of a journey through the work of the Madrileño
painter and architect, focusing here entirely on his watercolours.
Reviewing his extensive oeuvre, we have singled out some of the
more representative series, influenced by symbolic architecture,
inspired by the world of bullfighting and evoked in dreamlike visions.
A whole universe of visual poetry, drawing on elements and figures
filled with the subtle play of light and colour, with a hint of the infinite
and all its poetry. The selection draws us into a world of
unconventional architecture, strange forms, open horizons and
geometric flights of fancy that merge with the ritual dance of
bullfighting.
Opening: October 29th, 7 pm – 9 pm
Cultural Center Adolfo Suárez.
Sala Gutiérrez Montiel.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 2
Trés Cantos, Madrid
PAST EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS
Past Exhibitions:
1972 II Salón de Otoño de Pintura. INI. Madrid.
1973 R.A.C.E. Madrid.
1974 Galería Ramón Durán. Madrid.
1981 Certamen Juvenil de Artes Plásticas. Madrid.
1981 Concurso Nacional Centenario Picasso.
1981 Exposición de Pintura Hijos de Artistas, galería AELE, Madrid.
1981 Galería Amadís. Madrid.
1981 Sala Nicanor Piñole. Gijón.
1981 Galería Caja de Ahorros de Sevilla.
1982 Certamen de Pintura. ONIL. Alicante.
1984 Centro Cultural Nicolas Salmerón.
1986 Selección Premio BLANCO y NEGRO. Madrid.
1987 Ateneo de Madrid.
Individual exhibitions:
1987 Ateneo de Madrid.
2021 Poemas en el espacio. Centro Cultural Adolfo Suarez. Tres Cantos. Madrid.
Awards:
1972 Tercer Premio medalla de Bronce. II Salón de Otoño de Pintura. INI.
1973 Tercer Premio de pintura. R.A.C.E. Madrid.
1981 Primer Premio y Medalla de Oro. Certamen Juvenil de Artes Plásticas, Madrid.
1981 Primer Premio y Medalla de Oro. Concurso Nacional Centenario Picasso. Castellón de la Plana.
1984 Tercer Premio de Dibujo. Certamen Juvenil de la Comunidad de Madrid.
1987 Premio Ateneo de Madrid.
1972 II Salón de Otoño de Pintura. INI. Madrid.
1973 R.A.C.E. Madrid.
1974 Galería Ramón Durán. Madrid.
1981 Certamen Juvenil de Artes Plásticas. Madrid.
1981 Concurso Nacional Centenario Picasso.
1981 Exposición de Pintura Hijos de Artistas, galería AELE, Madrid.
1981 Galería Amadís. Madrid.
1981 Sala Nicanor Piñole. Gijón.
1981 Galería Caja de Ahorros de Sevilla.
1982 Certamen de Pintura. ONIL. Alicante.
1984 Centro Cultural Nicolas Salmerón.
1986 Selección Premio BLANCO y NEGRO. Madrid.
1987 Ateneo de Madrid.
Individual exhibitions:
1987 Ateneo de Madrid.
2021 Poemas en el espacio. Centro Cultural Adolfo Suarez. Tres Cantos. Madrid.
Awards:
1972 Tercer Premio medalla de Bronce. II Salón de Otoño de Pintura. INI.
1973 Tercer Premio de pintura. R.A.C.E. Madrid.
1981 Primer Premio y Medalla de Oro. Certamen Juvenil de Artes Plásticas, Madrid.
1981 Primer Premio y Medalla de Oro. Concurso Nacional Centenario Picasso. Castellón de la Plana.
1984 Tercer Premio de Dibujo. Certamen Juvenil de la Comunidad de Madrid.
1987 Premio Ateneo de Madrid.