BIO
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. While still in high school she starts taking classes with painter José Luis Marrón, at his La Boca studio.
Between 1990 and 1995 she attends Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes "Prilidiano Pueyrredón" ("Prilidiano Pueyrredón" National School of Fine Arts) in Buenos Aires, where she graduates as National Art Teacher.
Upon the creation of the Instituto Universitario Nacional del Arte (National University Institute of Art) a couple of years later, she continues her studies and graduates in 2002 as University Teacher of Visual Arts.
She attended seminars at the Superior School of Fine Arts "Ernesto de la Cárcova" on live model and tempera painting by professor Julio Racioppi, and theoretic courses on Art History with professor Laura Sachetti.
At the English Speaking Scholastic Association of the River Plate (E.S.S.A.R.P.) she took courses on contemporary art, installation, ephemeral art, art intervention, and video art, under the wing of professor Irene Suris.
As part of her research work, she attended professor Gerardo Jorge’s seminar “Word in art” at the Centro de Investigaciones Artísticas (Center of Artistic Investigations).
She was part of one of the groups of Work Clinic, at master Eduardo Médici's studio.
In August 2013 she had her first exhibit in the United States, at Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts Gallery in Los Angeles, California.
Now, living and working in Los Angeles. She was represented by MS Art Gallery in San Pedro (Los Angeles, California) from March 2017 to March 2020.
EXHIBITIONS & WORKSHOPS
June 5, 2021
Neutra Museum & Gallery - 2379 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039 - Opening reception, Saturday, June 5, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM - Through the end of June.
May 2021
“Antes Durante Después” - Live group exhibition (non-virtual) at Espai 30 in Barcelona, Spain (www.andartearte.com) (youtube.com/watch?v=tX-50uFdEso&ab_channel=ANDARTETV - at 0:47”)
March 6, 2021
“La Ferida de las Flores” - Dulce Stein at Neutra Museum & Gallery - 2379 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039 - Opening reception, Saturday, March 6, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM ~ Sunday, March 7, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.
September, 2019
Several of Paula’s pieces (“Open windows”, “Venice pier” and “Dream of birds”) have been selected to decorate the walls of the set of “Criminal Minds” (Season 15), and TV advertisements.
August 17, 2019
International exhibit “Maestros de la Plástica” at “Casa Museo Feliciano Béjar” in Jiquilpan, Michoacán, México.
August 1 through August 30, 2019
“Autochthonous”: Paula’s solo exhibition at MS Art Gallery in San Pedro, California. Opening reception on Thursday, August 1, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
March 29 & 30, 2019
Human Trafficking Film and Arts Festival “See It - End It”, at the Warner Grand Theatre and Grand Annex 478 W 6th St., San Pedro, CA 90731. For more info: www.seeitendit.com
March 21 through March 24, 2019
1er. Feria Cultural, Museo Regional de Costa Grande, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, México
January 18 - February 5, 2019
Salón “Retroceso al Color”, multinational exhibit sponsored by Centro Cultural Acapulco, in the city of Acapulco, México.
November 1 through November 15, 2018
“Language of Art”: Paula’s solo exhibition at MS Art Gallery in San Pedro, California.
September 18, 2018
VIP opening of Cheat Day Land Museum with several works on exhibition at the museum’s gift shop.
April 2018
April issue of "Artslant" published an article on Paula Blanco (https://www.artslant.com/la/events/show/468612-spotlight-paula-blanco)
April 2018
April issue of "El Suplemento Argentino", an Argentinian magazine in Los Angeles, published an article on Paula Blanco (https://elsuplemento.com/index.php/layout/sumario/perfil/1836-blanco).
March 21, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Art 4 Non Violence - Celebration of Womanhood - Group exhibit with artists from all over the world at California State University, Long Beach - 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840.
August 3 through August 31, 2017
Paula's solo exhibition is scheduled to open on August 3 and it will be on throughout the month of August at MS Art Gallery in San Pedro, California.
July 29, 2017
Opening reception of "Art 4 Non Violence", a traveling art exhibit featuring artists from all over the world. MS Art Gallery will host this event, and all the art works will be donated to Rainbow Services, a non-profit organization providing help and hope to victims of domestic violence.
March-July 2017:
As part of the group of resident artists of MS Art Gallery, Paula has been participating of all the San Pedro Artwalks (every first Thursday of the month) and her works have been in exhibition throughout these months.
March 2017:
"International Women's Day" - Collective show at Menduiña-Schneider Art Gallery in San Pedro, California. (March 1 to March 31)
July 2016:
Exhibits "Hilo rojo de la vida" at G.D. Galería de Abasto, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
August 2013:
Los Angeles Downtown Art Walk, Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts, Los Angeles, California.
2011:
Participates in Shably Chic's Salón de Exposición y Venta, Gurruchaga 1878, Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2010:
"Four Artists", Aquaforte Gallery, Arévalo 2215, Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2009:
Attends a clinic with master Eduardo Medici.
Alfredo Cernadas, art critic of Buenos Aires Herald newspaper, selects her work for a group exhibit in Forma Gallery, Thames 1620, Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Forma Gallery: Guided visit by art critic Julio Sapollnik, creator and host of the program "Culture update", selects her work, El velo de la ceguera, for exhibit.
Forma Gallery: Group exhibit. Works selection and critique by Silvia Pellegrini.
2008:
EdeA Gallery, Defensa 771, San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Gallery Nights: "Temporary Contemporary", Viamonte 818, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Week of the Arts: EdeA Gallery, San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Espacio de Arte y Resto "Tommy Blue", Costa Rica 5886, Palermo Hollywood, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2007:
Solo exhibit, "Animal Painting" at Nun Arte+Diseño.
"With the other look", group exhibit at San Isidro's Lawyers Association, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Rajadell Art Gallery showroom, San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
"Urban Nature", trio exhibit, Gallery Nights, Palermo Hollywood, during the Week of the Arts, Nun Arte+Diseño.
2006:
Exhibits at "A day out of time", Centro Cultural del Sur.
Solo exhibit at Bar Cultural "Cóndor Huasi", Boyacá 1400, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Group exhibit at Nun Arte+Diseño, Costa Rica 5827, Palermo Hollywood, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2004:
Small format salon, Braque Gallery.
Painting Spring Salon, Braque Gallery, first mention.
2002:
Solo exhibit at the Centro Cultural "Tiempos Modernos", Vicente López, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
2001:
"25 artists in shape", Forma Gallery. Exhibits work with social content. She receives first mention.
Group exhibit of the "La Imprenta" art workshop, Train of the Coast station, San Isidro, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
2000:
Group exhibit of the "La Imprenta" art workshop, Olivos, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
1996-2000:
Coordinates and directs art workshops of two therapeutic communities for the rehabilitation of addicts.
1996:
Participates in the art exhibition for the anniversary of the city of Baradero, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
1995:
Graduate students exhibition at the Palais de Glace, Buenos Aires, Argentina.