Draft:Clarel Neme

Clarel Neme
Clarel Neme
Born	9 July 1926; Rivera, Uruguay
Died	14 February 2004 (aged 77); Montevideo, Uruguay
Known for	Painting
Movement	Expressionism
Awards	Figari Award from the Central Bank of Uruguay (1995)

Review waiting, please be patient.

This may take 8 weeks or more, since drafts are reviewed in no specific order. There are 1,838 pending submissions waiting for review.

If the submission is accepted, then this page will be moved into the article space.
If the submission is declined, then the reason will be posted here.
In the meantime, you can continue to improve this submission by editing normally.

Where to get help

If you need help editing or submitting your draft, please ask us a question at the AfC Help Desk or get live help from experienced editors. These venues are only for help with editing and the submission process, not to get reviews.
If you need feedback on your draft, or if the review is taking a lot of time, you can try asking for help on the talk page of a relevant WikiProject. Some WikiProjects are more active than others so a speedy reply is not guaranteed.

How to improve a draft

Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia – a basic overview on how to edit Wikipedia.
Help:Wikitext – how to use the markup
Help:Referencing for beginners – how to include references
Wikipedia:Article development – how to develop your article
Wikipedia:Writing better articles – how to improve your article
Wikipedia:Verifiability – make sure your article includes reliable third-party sources

You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article.

Improving your odds of a speedy review

To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags.

Add tags to your draft

Editor resources

Easy tools: Citation bot (help) | Advanced: Fix bare URLs

Reviewer tools

Instructions · What links here · Clarel Neme (talk: + · bio) · (log) · Copyvios report · reFill · Citation Bot · (Search: Google, Wikipedia) · Submitted 2 days ago by Vtchjhn (talk: D · +) · Last edited 2 days ago by Vtchjhn

Clarel Neme (July 9, 1926 – February 14, 2004) was a Uruguayan painter and visual artist. Born in Rivera, Uruguay, and later passing away in Montevideo, he developed a career that influenced both national and international art. His work, marked by creativity and social critique, frequently explored themes of human experience and cultural identity.^[1]

Early Life and Education

Clarel Neme was born on July 9, 1926, in Rivera, Uruguay. Between 1954 and 1958, he studied drawing and painting at the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes in Montevideo, where he was mentored by Vicente Martín. In 1962, he received the prestigious Carlos María Herrera Scholarship, awarded through a competitive selection process. This opportunity enabled him to embark on a study trip to Europe,^[2] an experience that significantly shaped his artistic vision and broadened his creative horizons.^[3]

Artistic Career

Neme's artwork is defined by a raw and unembellished expressionism that examines the human condition. He frequently employed grotesque, volumetric figures, paired with a surreal and imaginative use of color, to craft a distinctive atmosphere. His pieces often conveyed a poetic yet incisive social critique, skillfully blending humor, artistry, and emotional depth.^[1]^[4]

Exhibitions and Recognitions

Clarel Neme showcased his work in numerous solo exhibitions, including:

Galería Moretti (1966)
Galería Aramayo and Galería Portón de San Pedro (1968)
Alianza Cultural Uruguay-Estados Unidos (1969)
Galería Karlen Gugelmeier (1970, 1983)
Museo de Arte Americano de Maldonado (1984, 1992)
Galería Swiss Bank Corp (1994)

He also participated in many national and international collective exhibitions:

Salones Nacionales (1960, 1962, 1966)
Salón del Retrato, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (1966)
Salón Municipal (1967)
Comisión Nacional de Bellas Artes in Paysandú (1967)
First National City Bank (1968)

In 1995, Clarel Neme received the Figari Award from the Central Bank of Uruguay in recognition of his contributions to the arts.^[1]^[3]

Blog and Reflections on Art

In addition to his painting, Neme shared his creative insights and thoughts through a personal blog. This platform provided readers with an opportunity to explore his artistic philosophy and the processes behind his creations. His reflections on the role of art in society and its capacity to express complex emotions found a broad and appreciative audience.^[4]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "Artista: Clarel Neme". Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-16.
^ "Banco Central del Uruguay". Pinacoteca: 186–187. 1997.
^ ^a ^b "Clarel Neme en el MNAV | Revista DOSSIER" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-16.
^ ^a ^b "CLAREL NEME". Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 2024-12-16.

[:0-1] "Artista: Clarel Neme". Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-16.

[2] "Banco Central del Uruguay". Pinacoteca: 186–187. 1997.

[:1-3] "Clarel Neme en el MNAV | Revista DOSSIER" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-16.

[:2-4] "CLAREL NEME". Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 2024-12-16.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]