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A. Flores, whose actual name is Adolfo Colque, was born into a family of artisans in Cuzco, Peru, in 1967. Coming from an artistic family, Flores was exposed to the art and culture at an early age. Flores studied painting at the famous Escuela Regional de Bellas Artes "Carlos Bacaflor" in Arequipa, and the Escuela Nacional Superior Autonoma de Bellas Artes de Lima, where he graduated with the Gold Medal Award. Flores has an exceptional grasp of "depth of field" and this results in scenes with a powerful perspective. Many of his paintings include beautiful bridges that direct the viewer to an imposing city in the far distance. Flores has a commanding manner and a surety of technique that results in masterful works. SELECTED EXHIBITIONS: 1996 One Man Show- General Consulate of Peru Miami 1997 "Meeting of Peruvian and German Artists" Peru 1998 National Contest of Young Artists Southern Peru 1999 Second Latin American Fair of Art Madrid 2000 Night of Art-Embassy of EE.UU of N. America Lima 2001 International Museum of Arts Asuncion, Paraguay 2002 Guest: Historic City Council of Hoxter Germany SELECTED AWARDS: The Gold Medal, Diploma and First Painting Prize "Presidente de la Republica" Second Award XII National Contest of Young Artists in Southern Peru Honorable Mention in 5th Coca-Cola Art Contest in Trujillo |