Amilkar Ariza
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Amilkar Ariza (Born 1943 in Riohacha, Guajira, Colombia) is a painter[1] and professional Dentist specialized in Implantology.[citation needed] In 1984, The International Congress of Oral Implantology in Munich, Germany, recognized Dr. Amilkar Ariza as a renowned leader in this field.[citation needed] He was later honored by receiving a letter of appreciation for his global contribution to the science of Implantology by the President of the United States, George H. W. Bush.[citation needed]
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early years
[edit] Dentist work
[edit] Art work
[edit] Sculptures
Ariza has created a collection of bronze sculptures which have become his specialty. He intends to capture and illustrate the expressions and movements of the human body.
The series "The Golfers" which was inspired by the artist's passion for the sport, consists of 10 bronze sculptures. These pieces try to capture the admirer's attention by transforming them emotionally into the actual experience of the game.
A fan of many sports, Ariza has created yet another limited series in bronze sculptures than includes the game of Baseball, Basketball and Tennis. "Las Marias", a limited series of 10 bronze sculptures depicting the different expressions and sensibilities of the woman, is again another example of this artist.
Ariza is dedicated to become a "Major leagues sculptor" by creating sculptures of many baseball movements including a life size bronze sculpture of Baseball Major League catcher Ivan Rodriguez in Miami, Florida.
Ariza has also created monumental Bronze sculptures. The most important one, was the monument to Colombian soccer player, Carlos "El Pibe" Valderrama. A 22 feet tall sculpture in one of the most characteristic movements. The sculpture was placed in front of Valderrama's home town, Santa Marta, northern Colombia.[2]
 "Ivan Rodriguez" |
 Carlos "El Pibe" Valderrama |
 Carlos "El Pibe" Valderrama |
 Master Ariza creating the famous hair of Carlos "El Pibe" Valderrama |
 "The Caddie with the Flag" |
 "The Back Swing" |
 "The Serve" |
 "Maria del Campo" |
[edit] Murals
During the last few years, Master Ariza, has created "Sculptured Murals". These three-dimensional murals are created with breathtaking figures and images that astonish even the most demanding art enthusiasts.
 "Sacrificio Por La Vida" (Sacrifice For Life)23 ft. long x 9 ft. high |
[edit] Paintings
 "Maria Solitaria" (Lonely Maria) |
 "Ofrendas" (Offerings) |
Throughout the last two decades, Master AMILKAR ARIZA has created what has been said by many of his critics to be a spectacular collection of oil paintings inspired by the life and struggles of the Indians from his Colombian native land.
| “ | ...His interests are targeted to the social and human messages, always with permanent picture of his native Guajira in his mind, creating paintings which follow the path of Guayasamin... | ” |
Professor F. Gil Tovar - Critic
[edit] Exhibitions
- 1976 - Club Militar - Bogotá (Colombia)
- 1978 - Banco Central Hipotecario (Unicentro - Bogotá)(Colombia)
- 1978 - Gimaura Hotel- Riohacha (Colombia)
- 1979 - Colombo Europeo Club- Bogotá (Colombia)
- 1980 - San Diego Gallery- Bogotá (Colombia)
- 1982 - Casa de la Cultura - Valledupar (Colombia)
- 1983 - Amilkar Ariza gallery inauguration- Bogotá (Colombia)
- 1984 - Las Delicias Hotel- Riohacha (Colombia)
- 1985 - Tequendama Hotel- Bogotá (Colombia) (Gold collection presentation)
- 1986 - Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar familiar - Bogotá (Colombia)
- 1987 - Mural sculpture "La Fuerza de Mis Raices" 20 square meters Casa Amilkar Ariza - Bogotá (Colombia)
- 1988 - Mural sculpture "Clamor de Justicia" 36 square meters Justice Palace - Riohacha (Colombia)
- 1989 - Town Center - Bonaventure, Fort Lauderdale - Florida
- 1990 - Casa de la Cultura - Barrancas, Guajira (Colombia) Individual exposition - Retrospective
- 1990 - Museum house Amilkar Ariza inauguration- Bogotá (Colombia) Permanent exposition
- 1992 - Mural sculpture "GENESIS" 10 square meters, Club Campestre la Sabana Cundinamarca (Colombia)
- 1993 - Mural sculpture "La Fuerza del Desierto" Amilkar Ariza´s central office - Bogotá (Colombia)
- 1993 - Amilkar Ariza´s central office inauguration, for permanent exposition of his art.
- 1996 - The Golfers Series, Club Campestre La Sabana.
- 1998 - The Golfers Series II. Weston Hills Country Club. Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA)
- 1998 - Meizner Park. Boca Raton, Florida. (USA)
- 1998 - Worth Avenue. West Palm Beach, Florida. (USA)
- 1999 - Doral - Ryder Open. Champions Club Pavilion. Miami, Florida (USA)
- 1999 - Doral Resort & Spa. Permanent Exposition. Miami, Florida.(USA)
- 2000 - Bal Harbour Gallery. Miami, Florida (USA)
- 2001 - Permanent Exhibition (Artist Museum)
- 2002 - Monument Pibe Valderrama. Santa Marta, Colombia.
- 2004 - Yahoo Cultural Gallery. San Francisco, California. (USA)
