Friday, October 10th, 2014 from 6-10pm
Saturday, October 11th, 2014 from 11am-7pm
Duality Casiano & Martinez
BRUNO CASIANO
As an artist who has lived a life in two different worlds (Puerto Rico/USA) I can attest to the reality of the duality of culture and how this complexity has made my expression of art rich and vibrant. I live in America as a Latino with a vivid sense of my identity and I celebrate it through my work which reflects my clues of my history through colors, images and expression. When addressing cultural issues using the word "duality" it brings to mind: Latino Americans, African Americans and others who hold on and cherish their traditions, culture and at times are struggling internally of which world to hold on to. The word has its own connotation of two; however in most cases realities/experiences is one that pairs up in many ways and magnifies the word "duality" to many other dimensions. There are many ways and sub-divisions in the complex understanding of these "dualities" as languages, concepts, moralities and infrastructure.
My personal "duality" started in 1960, in a small town called Gary, Indiana United States and 1970 transit to a small town called Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico.
OSCAR LUIS MARTINEZ
Oscar Martínez resides in Chicago, Illinois. Through the study of science and art at the University of Illinois at Champaign, in 1977, he received a Bachelor of Science in Medical Art from the University of Illinois Medical Center. Mr. Martínez is an accomplished artist who has had numerous group and solo exhibitions throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, and the South Eastern and Midwest regions of the U.S. Among his many credits, his work has been shown in the Museum of BellasArtes and the National Historical Museum in Mexico, the Desplaines Museum in Illinois, NIU Museum's Gallery in Chicago, the Field Museum of Chicago, the State of Illinois Museum in Springfield and its gallery in Chicago at the State of Illinois Building. Additionally, his work has been featured on various television shows and published in newspapers and magazines.
Martínez was actively involved in the Chicago mural movement and has painted numerous murals throughout out the city. Moreover, he was appointed by the Mayor of Chicago to judge the international Design/Build competition for the Chicago Public Library and the selection of the library's art collection. He was also appointed by the Governor of the State of Illinois to the Illinois Arts Council where he served as chair of Media Arts. Furthermore, he has served on various boards and commissions including as President of the Latino Institute of Chicago.He is also the founder of the Latin American Museum of Art. In 2005, he did an Artist in Residency at the University of Illinois at Champaign. He is currently Artist in Residence at the Chicago Grammar School.
Friday, October 10th, 2014 from 6-10pm
Saturday, October 11th, 2014 from 11am-7pm
Oscar Luis Martinez Fine Art
1841 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60608
www.OscarMartinez.com
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