CLAUDO KALAN

Claudo Kalan

Juan Carlos Guzmán "Claudo" Kalan. lives and works in Caracas. He is a self taught and multidisciplinary artist born in Venezuela, focused on the art of jewelry for over twenty years. His many artistic facets are presented from an early age through drawing, painting and the art of fine porcelain.

Since 1980 at his own workshop started his research work, evolving him into the praxis of Abstract and Figurative Art. He achieved mastery of different techniques such as Encaustic, Oils, Acrylic, Ink, Airbrush, Image transfer and Action Painting among others; Later expanding his knowledge with studies of High Jewelry and Italian Haute Couture.

The new lines of Contemporary Jewelry and Handbags created in early 2012, are the result of his continued dedication in search of new alternatives in accessories design, achieving aesthetic balance, combining three rigorous disciplines such as painting, couture and jewelry.