Ana Locking
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Latex sculpture made by Ana Locking herself representing herself at MUSAC in 2007[1] | |
Born | Ana González Rodríguez 26 August 1970 Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain |
Alma mater | Complutense University of Madrid |
Occupation(s) | Fashion designer, artist, television personality |
Years active | 1996–present |
Awards | National Fashion Design Award (2020) . Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts (2021) . Madrid Culture Award (2022) |
Website | http://analocking.com |
Ana González Rodríguez (born August 26, 1970), better known as Ana Locking, is a Spanish fashion designer, businesswoman, and photographer.[2] She was born in Toledo and educated in Madrid.[3] Ana is also a judge on Drag Race España.[2]
Career
[edit]In 1997, Ana Locking, together with Óscar Benito, founded Locking Shocking, a ready-to-wear fashion label claiming to maintain "strong ties with other artistic disciplines."[4] The team received a variety of accolades, including:
- The Young Designer's Premio L'Oreal (2003) [2[5]
- The Spanish Marie Claire, a Gran Prix de la Moda (2004) [4][6]
Their partnership lasted until 2007, when the label effectively disappeared due to the decision of their business partner, Humana Cultura y Comunicación.[7][8]
In 2008, she launched a new ready-to-wear fashion label, Ana Locking [6] [7], which received multiple accolades, including:
- the Premio L'Oréal (2008) [8[9]
- the Premio Mujer Fun Fearless Female, which was awarded by the Spanish Cosmopolitan (2009) [10]
- the National Fashion Design Award, which was bestowed by the Ministry of Culture of Spain (2020).[11]
- the Gold Medal of Merit in Fine Arts, which was awarded by the Ministry of Culture of Spain in 2021.[12]
- the Madrid Culture Award, which was awarded by the Community of Madrid in 2022.[13]
In 2021, Ana Locking became a recurring judge on Drag Race España. [2]
Personal life
[edit]In 2020, Locking was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery and radiation therapy. In July 2020, it was confirmed that she was in remission.[14]
Filmography
[edit]Year | TV Show | Network | Rol |
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2021 – present | Drag Race España | Atresplayer Premium | Judge |
Tras la carrera | Host |
Exhibitions
[edit]- Back to the Roots Installation - Fashion Collective (Gabarron Foundation- NY) [15]
- 4EYES Video Art - Fashion Collective (New York Public Library - NY) [16]
- Man in a Skirt Fashion Collective (El Casino de la Expo - Sevilla)
- Fashion and the Classics Fashion Collective (Museo Nacional del Teatro - Almagro) [17]
- SkyLight Fashion Collective (Trump Soho - NY)
- Bipolar Installation / sculpture (Forum of Cultures - Barcelona)
- Regret Installation / sculpture (MUSAC - León) [18]
- Nancy dresses in fashion Collective (Museo del Traje - Madrid) [19]
- 20 Icons of the 20th Century Fashion Collective (Museo del Traje - Madrid) [20]
- Not for Three Installation - Video Art (Real Fábrica de Tapices - Madrid)
- 21 Turns to a bag Fashion Collective (IVAM - Valencia) [21]
- Fahrenheit Photography / Video Art (Casa de América - Madrid)
- Köning Video Art (Circuit - Barcelona)
Awards
[edit]- Madrid Culture Award (2022).[22]
- National Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts (2021).[23]
- National Fashion Design Award (2020).[24]
- Medal of Merit for Fine Arts of Castilla La Mancha - First Edition 2017.[25]
- MadWoman Award - Best Designer, 2017.[26]
- Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Female - Best Designer 2009.[27]
- CLM Design - Best Designer 2009.[28]
- L’Oréal Paris - Best Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week collection for "Reentry" - February 2008.[29]
- Ingenio 400. Audience Award for the video "Fahrenheit" - 2007[citation needed]
- Gran Prix Marie Claire - Best National Designer - Locking Shocking - 2004.[30]
- L’Oréal Paris Best young collection for "Eólica" Locking Shocking - Summer 2003 [31]
- "Generación Joven" Finalist Caja Madrid "From 35 to 45" - 2002[citation needed]
- "Generación Joven" Finalist Caja Madrid "12 Portraits" - 2001[32]
References
[edit]- ^ "La foto de Wkipedia [sic] de Ana Locking es un muñeco de látex: la historia de la desconcertante imagen". Europa FM. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ a b c Davis, Christopher (6 May 2021). "RuPaul's Drag Race España: Judge Ana Locking's Age, Job, & IG". ScreenRant. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ Castilla, Amelia (10 January 2009). "Ana Locking hilvana la sobriedad con volantes". El Pais (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 December 2011.
- ^ a b "Locking Shocking". Musac. 2005. Archived from the original on 13 May 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
- ^ "Locking Shocking y Bimba Bosé, premios L´Oreal" (in Spanish). Terra. 2003. Archived from the original on 11 October 2002. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
- ^ "Diseñadores Pasarela Cibeles: Ana Locking". Marie Claire (in Spanish). 2008. Archived from the original on 24 December 2009. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
- ^ De la Torriente, Eugenia (16 January 2008). "La marca Locking Shocking desaparece". El Pais (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 December 2011.
- ^ "Locking Shocking lo dejan" (in Spanish). Mentes Inquietas. 2008. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
- ^ "Ana Locking, mejor diseñadora". El Pais (in Spanish). 16 February 2008. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
- ^ "Photocall – Premios Mujer Cosmopolitan 2009 – Ana Locking" (in Spanish). Cosmopolitan. 2009. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
- ^ "Ana Locking gana el Premio Nacional de Diseño de Moda 2020". El Pais (in Spanish). 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Las claves por las que Ana Locking se merece la Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes". ELLE (in Spanish). 29 December 2021.
- ^ "Concha Velasco o Andrés Trapiello reciben algunos de los Premios de Cultura de la Comunidad de Madrid". EuropaPress (in Spanish). 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Ana Locking publica en redes que se recupera de un cáncer y termina la radioterapia" (in Spanish). 7 July 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "Back to the roots: a journey into the future of craftmanship" (Press release). Spain Culture Minister. 20 October 2011.
- ^ "Desembarco de talento español en Nueva York". El Pais (in Spanish). 14 September 2009.
- ^ "El Museo Nacional del Teatro de Almagro acoge la exposición 'La moda y los clásicos'". 20 Minutos (in Spanish). 23 October 2008.
- ^ "El Musac acoge la intervención "Regret" de Locking Shocking". Diario de Leon (in Spanish). 11 November 2005.
- ^ "Nancy se viste de Moda" (Press release) (in Spanish). Spain Culture Minister. 2 October 2011.
- ^ "20 Iconos del Siglo XX" (Press release) (in Spanish). Spain Culture Minister. 13 June 2008.
- ^ "Diseñadores y críticos idean 31 bolsos en una muestra del IVAM". El Pais (in Spanish). 15 December 2004.
- ^ "La Comunidad de Madrid reconoce la trayectoria y obra de artistas e intelectuales con los XXI Premios de Cultura". 30 December 2022.
- ^ "El Gobierno distingue a 31 personalidades e instituciones de la cultura con la Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes 2021".
- ^ "Ana Locking, Premio Nacional de Diseño de Moda 2020".
- ^ "Primera edición de los premios al Mérito Cultural de Castilla-La Mancha".
- ^ "MadWomen Awards: los premios artísticos de la mujer ya están aquí". 7 September 2017.
- ^ "GALA PREMIOS MUJER COSMOPOLITAN "FUN FEARLESS FEMALE" | Revistas ARI".
- ^ "Ana Locking y Tecnoseñal, Premios C-LM de Diseño 2009 - Lanza Digital - Lanza Digital". 15 November 2009.
- ^ "Ana Locking y Amparo Bonmatí premios l'Oréal 2008". 16 February 2008.
- ^ "Ana Locking". 21 August 2015.
- ^ "Escándalo en la Pasarela Cibeles". El País. 13 September 2002.
- ^ "Dossier de prensa de la Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid. 2013".