Prolific, autodidactic artist with experience in ink, paint, clay and found objects installations.
Elmer Calata’s influence has come from the loud vibration of the city as well as the peaceful atmosphere of the provinces. Elmer’s work expresses his experiences drawn from his native land, the “campo” and “pueblo” lifestyle of Latin America, his travels, and his adaptation to the Western world.
Elmer’s artwork reemerged from clay, and the discarded and found objects in Latin America. His inspiration is rooted in human nature and behavior, the environment, as well as the cultures in which he has been exposed.
The intricate, clean, and layered proportions of Elmer’s work are coupled with strong, solid colors reflecting his vision to create something simple, crisp, and organically pleasing.
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2024: Selected group exhibition, San Juan del Sur Nicaragua, Rubik
2023: Selected group exhibition, Washington DC, Gallery Y