Gana’s passion has always been building unique and realistic human connective pieces. He is a professional architect.
An artist of the heart, his love for crafting immaculate art that connects with people is what moves his everyday life.
Gana draws inspiration from various sources like nature, sensations, balance, human relationships, daily life, and other aspects of life that spark his creativity.
He acquires inspiration from whatever sheds light on the beauty of the human body and form. He creates his art in a way that displays his appreciation of the human figure but also the autonomy that comes with making art so expressive and creative.
Ignacio Gana's "Flamingo Girl" sculpture in Miami is a masterpiece that beautifully captures the essence of his colorful inspirations.
The sculpture features a playful female swimmer frolicking with a flamingo pool float amidst a riot of contrasting colors, with elegant proportions and breathtaking aesthetics.
Ignacio Gana’s Sculpture “Flamingo Girl”
Credit: MAC Art Galleries
At first glance, Gana's art may seem simple, but a closer look reveals the intricate layers of ideas and inspirations that he has poured into it.
Each stroke of color and curve of the sculpture tells a unique story, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in Gana's vivid world and experience the beauty of his art firsthand.
Achievements
His craft has been recognized and admired by many around the globe. His pieces are part of selective museums around the world. At the 18th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2017, he was nominated for Artist of the Year. More recently, he obtained First Prize at the 2020 Beverly Hills Art Show.
Many well-known art galleries around the globe, such as California’s Modern Latin America Art (Molaa), the Guggenheim in Venice, Italy, the Ralli Museum in Marbella, Spain, and the Museum of Ralli in Santiago, Chile - Gana's country of birth - have displayed his art.
Besides his awards, Ignacio Gana generally is an impactful figure in art, specifically in the realm of sculpture and, more specifically, abstract expressionism. Due to his significance, Gana has inspired many artists to follow in his footsteps.
Ignacio Gana is undoubtedly one of the most important contemporary artists in Chile and Latin America, with his work exhibited in numerous galleries and museums worldwide.