Guillermo Lorca García Huidobro, born in 1984 in Santiago, Chile, is a renowned contemporary painter known for his classical oil paintings that often explore themes of nature, humanity, and surreal narratives. Lorca pursued a Bachelor of Arts at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile from 2002 to 2006, during which time he also trained under the Norwegian artist Odd Nerdrum. His artistic residency at GlogauAir in Berlin in 2011 further shaped his creative direction.
Lorca has held numerous exhibitions globally. Some of his notable solo exhibitions include "The Eternal Life" at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Santiago, Chile (2014), and exhibitions curated by Simon de Pury at Asprey in London (2019) and the MOCO Museum in Barcelona, Spain (2021-2023). His works are characterized by their large scale, detailed execution, and the blend of magical realism and dark, dreamlike elements.
In addition to his solo shows, Lorca has participated in various group exhibitions, such as "Dog in Poses" at Museo Venarea Realle in Turin, Italy (2018), and has executed significant murals, like those for the Chilean Bicentenario Project at Baquedano subway station in Santiago (2009).
Lorca's large-scale paintings embody a unique blend of romanticism inspired by Renaissance Masters with a modern twist. His style reflects a profound connection with a remote part of his psyche, utilizing images that resonate deeply with him to create compelling narratives within his artworks.