{"id":7295,"date":"2011-03-29T14:24:35","date_gmt":"2011-03-29T18:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mdcthereporter.com\/?p=7295"},"modified":"2016-05-09T14:25:54","modified_gmt":"2016-05-09T18:25:54","slug":"exhibiting-the-art-of-estopinan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mdcthereporter.com\/staging\/8357\/exhibiting-the-art-of-estopinan\/","title":{"rendered":"Exhibiting The Art Of Estopi\u00f1\u00e1n"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Miami Dade College\u2019s West Campus paid tribute to Cuban sculptor, craftsman and print maker Roberto Estopi\u00f1an on March 18 during the opening reception of an art exhibition showcasing his work.<\/p>\n<p>The exposition titled <em>Roberto Estopi\u00f1\u00e1n, Homage to a Great Master on His 90th Anniversary<\/em>, appropriately opened on Estopi\u00f1an\u2019s 90th birthday. It displays his work that has spanned 60 years.<\/p>\n<p>It includes 29 paintings and 25 sculptures.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had been working in preparation of this event for over a year,\u201d said Gustavo Orta, who curated the event. \u201cThe result has been spectacular with over 600 people that have come and shown their support.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>One of the paintings showcased was Estopi\u00f1an\u2019s <em>Abanico\/Hand Fan<\/em> from the <em>Ester &amp; Gustavo Orta Collection<\/em>. It was drawn in honor of his gay friend and his ability to express his acceptance of the gay community.<\/p>\n<p>Estopi\u00f1an enrolled at the San Alejandro Academy when he was just 14-years-old and became studio assistant to sculptor Juan Jos\u00e9 Sicre.<\/p>\n<p>Years later, along with masters Guido Llinas, Tomas Oliva, Rita Longa and Hugo Consuegra, he started and became a part of the Vanguardia generation, known for its colorful and joyful depictions of Cuban flowers, fruits and other vegetation. This group of people captured vibrant colors and landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>In 1961, Estop\u00f1ian departed from Cuba and moved to New York, where he resided until 2002 before moving to Miami where he retired.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTonight has been simply astonishing,\u201d Estopi\u00f1an said at the opening reception of his latest exhibit at the West Campus.<\/p>\n<p>The showcase is open through April 12. It is free to the public.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Miami Dade College\u2019s West Campus paid tribute to Cuban sculptor, craftsman and print maker Roberto Estopi\u00f1an on March 18 during the opening reception of an art exhibition showcasing his work. The exposition titled Roberto Estopi\u00f1\u00e1n, Homage to a Great Master on His 90th Anniversary, appropriately opened on Estopi\u00f1an\u2019s 90th birthday. 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