Victor Alejandro Fernandez

was born in Santa Clara, Cuba on December 31, 1990. He immigrated to Puerto Rico in 2002, at the age twelve, where he resided for five years. Alejandro's first and most important artistic training to date was received from Rafael Rivera Ortiz, a Puerto Rican artist trained in the mexican muralist school. Rivera Ortiz, provided him with what he considers to be the most important tools to become a successful artist, both through his teachings and eloquent dialogue on art and life. In Alejandro's short career as an artist, he has focused on artistic innovation as a key element in his work's creative process. In the final analysis, his work defines him better than anything else. Currently, Alejandro is a third year student at Cooper Union in New York City.

 

Shows, Mentions and Awards

 

June 6 , 2003 First show of Alejandro's work destined to raise funds for a non-profit organization called "Hands in Action".

 

August 8,  2003 First solo show at Coral Gables International Art Center, Miami, FL.

 

October 4, 2003 Featured in an article titled "Alejandro Fernandez, un pintor precoz" newspaper "El Nuevo Herald".

 

June, 2005 Collective exhibition at Telemundo Gallery titled "Muchos artistas, un maestro"

The artist participated in several collective exhibitions with a group of his peers that also studied under the wing of Puerto Rican master Rafael Rivera Ortiz.

 

August, 9 and 10, 2006 Second solo exhibition openings in Miami and Atlanta with Coral Gables International Art Center.

 

2007 Mention of Honor award for one of his paintings in the competition "La Danza 2007" organized by the city of Miami for the motive of the "XII International Ballet Festival of Miami".

 

May, 2009 Collective exhibition, Senior Showcase at D.A.S.H in Miami, FL and awarded strongest portfolio of his class.

 

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