Biographical Information: Born March 15, 1954, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Capacities:
Self-taught visual artist, produce works in acrylics on canvas; sculpture; and photography.
Awards:
- City Wide Art Award 1974
Theodore Roosevelt High School
- Graduating Artist Award 1974
Theodore Roosevelt High School
- Graduating Photography Award 1974
Exhibitions:
Reflections– 2002Group Showing at West Side Art Coalition
Jewels of the Lost Artist II – 2002 Second Solo Show Presented by: Gelabert Studio Gallery
Second Avenue Street Exhibition – 2002 Solo Show - Presented by: Jose Rios
Viva America! 2001 Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit - Presented by Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields and the West Side Art Coalition
Jewels of the Lost Artist – 2001 First Solo Show - Presented by: Gelabert Studio Gallery
A Salute To The Hispanic Heritage – 2000 A Multicultural, Multi-Media Art Exhibition - Presented by: Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields and the West Side Art Coalition
Latino Artist Exhibit – 2000 Hispanic Heritage Month at J.P. Morgan Delaware - Presented by Adelante – DE Employee Network
Latinas Unidas - 1999 Conference Reception – Presented by: SUNY New Paltz Latinas Unidas
Professional Experience:
Center for Community Alternatives – 2003, Youth Advocacy Program – Criminal Justice Agency, Taught Art class to juveniles – Theme: Self-portraits
Odyssey House – 2002, Facilitated Seminar: Presentation of Artwork and Biography
Articles:
Gallery & Studio – 2002, Managing Editor Ed McCormack
Phoenix House Newsletter – 2001, Art at Phoenix House – By Ben Benari
Gallery & Studio – 2001, Managing Editor Ed McCormack
New York Press – 2001, Painting in a Box - By Jim Knipfel
Bronx Times – 2001, Art Talent Guides Former Drug Abuser – By Sondra Levin
Noticias del Mundo – 2001, El Nuevo Mundo de Jose Rios – By Phillip V. Sanchez, Presidente de Noticias del Mundo
Westside Art Coalition Newsletter – 2000, Artist Profile - By Marianne McNamara, Editor of the WSAC
Collection:
Sandra Lansky
Juanita Beltran
Echeveria Family
Mario Figueroa |
Nelida Santos Rios
Sebastián Ríos-Rodríguez
Janet Sepulveda |
Other Accomplishments:
- Designed Latinas Unidas 1999 Conference T-Shirt
- Diamante TV Show, 2000
