Bio:
Angela Alés, of Andalusian and Lebanese heritage, originally from city of Barranquilla, Colombia, embarked on a transformative journey in 1984, making the United States her new home.
With her artistic foundations laid at the prestigious Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York City, Alés furthered her commitment to pushing artistic boundaries by earning a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Miami International University of Art and Design.
Seamlessly merging Magic Realism and Surrealism, her art invites viewers into a realm of introspection. Embracing Automatism, she skillfully intertwines the conscious and unconscious mind, crafting thought-provoking and deeply personal masterpieces. Her work can be found across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Australia.
In her artistic exploration, Alés delves into profound socio-political themes, drawing from her experiences as a Latin American, an immigrant, and a woman. Her visual narratives serve as poignant reflections of the human condition, inviting viewers to explore identity amid the intricate intersections of culture.
As Angela Alés continues in her artistic journey, her commitment to authenticity and the exploration of the subconscious and shadow aspects of the human experience remains steadfast. Her work stands as a testament to the transformative power of art, inspiring a profound understanding of our shared humanity.
Bio
Angela Alés, de ascendencia andaluza y libanesa, originaria de la ciudad de Barranquilla, Colombia, emprendió un viaje transformador en 1984, haciendo
de los Estados Unidos su nuevo hogar.
Con sus fundamentos artísticos establecidos en la prestigiosa Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art en la ciudad de Nueva York, Alés profundizó su compromiso de traspasar los límites artísticos al obtener una Maestría en Bellas Artes de la Universidad Internacional de Arte y Diseño
de Miami.
Fusionando de manera fluida el realismo mágico y el surrealismo, su arte invita a los espectadores a un reino de introspección. Trabajando con el automatismo, entrelaza hábilmente la mente consciente e inconsciente, creando obras profundas y personales. Su trabajo se puede encontrar en toda América, Europa, África y Australia.
En su exploración artística, Alés se sumerge en temas sociopolíticos profundos, inspirándose en sus experiencias como latinoamericana, inmigrante y mujer. Sus narrativas visuales sirven como reflexiones conmovedoras de la condición humana, invitando a los espectadores a explorar la identidad en medio de las intrincadas intersecciones culturales.
A medida que Angela Alés continua en su trayectoria artística, su compromiso con la autenticidad y la exploración de los aspectos del subconsciente y la sombra, de la experiencia humana, permanece inquebrantable. Su obra es un testimonio del poder transformador del arte, inspirando una comprensión profunda de nuestra humanidad.
Curriculum
EDUCATION
Miami International University of Art and Design, Miami, Fl, MFA, 2011
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art,
New York, NY, B.F.A., 1993
New World School of the Arts, Miami, Fl., H.S., 1989
COLLECTIVE EXHIBITIONS
Desplazamiento, Museo Moderno de Art y Diseño Contemporáneo,
San José, Costa Rica, 2023
Women Hold Up Half the Sky, PEG, Newburyport , MA, 2022
Women Artist, Leonardo Rodriguez Collection, MOCAA, Miami , FL, 2020
Solo Exhibition, Bowersock Gallery, Provincetown, MA, 2019
"GRAVITY", Sprinkler Factory, Worcester, MA, 2019
"Dialogue", Sidell Gallery at Essex Art Center, Lawrence, MA, 2018
“High Frequencies”, Milander Art Center, Miami, FL, 2017
National Association of Women Artists Member Show, NY, NY, 2016
“Incarnate“ Two Person Show, Gallery Z, Lowell, Ma., 2016
“The Human Condition", Loading Dock Gallery, Lowell, Ma., 2015
Parish Center for the Arts, Westford, Ma., 2015
“Cultural Immigrants", Chelmsford Gallery, Chelmsford, Ma., 2015
"Unified Dissonance", Loading Dock Gallery, Lowell, Ma., 2014
"Annual Juried Exhibit", Whistler Museum of Art, Lowell, Ma., 2014
SOBO Art Center, Winter Garden, Fl. 2013
Platform Art Annual Exhibition, Lakeland, Fl., 2013
Jasper Gallery, Daytona Beach, Fl., 2013
Vargas Gallery, Fort Lauderdale, Fl., 2012
Beck’s Artist Exhibition, Wynwood, Fl., 2011
Artisan Series, Wynwood, Fl., 2011
Sister Cities International Artist Showcase, Miami Beach, Fl., 2011
Coconut Grove Art Festival Gallery, Coconut Grove, Fl., 2011
S0HO Art Pavillion, Miami Design District, Fl., 2010
Arteamerica, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Fl., 2010
Ara Gallery , Color y Símbolos de lo Sagrado, Coral Gables, Fl., 2002
Ara Gallery Cultural Center, “el”, Coral Gables, Fl., 2002
Art Cartagena, Museo Naval de Cartagena, Cartagena, Colombia, 2000
Collective Exhibition, Colombian Consulate, Coral Gables, Fl., 2000
Collective Exhibition, La Palette Gallery, Coral Gables, Fl., 2000
“Símbolos del 2000”, Jorge Sorí Gallery, Coral Gables, Fl., 2000
Lenny Krawitz, Auction for Kids 2000, Miami Beach, Fl., 1999
Collective Exhibition, Colombian Consulate, Coral Gables, Fl., 1999
Nashville Museum of Art, Collective Exhibition, Nashville, TN,. 1998
Collective Exhibition, Colombian Consulate, Coral Gables, Fl., 1998
“Dimensions”, Colombian Fine Arts Foundation, Coral Gables, Fl., 1998
"Dialogo”, Colombian Fine Arts Foundation, Coral Gables, Fl., 1998
Street Dance Factory, Collective Exhibition, Coral Gables, Fl., 1997
“Dreams”, Collective Exhibition, Coral Gables, Fl., 1997
Benefit Auction, Colombian Consulate, Coral Gables, Fl., 1997
Goya Exhibition, The Cooper Union Great Hall Gallery, NY, NY 1993
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Solo Exhibition, Conant Gallery Gallery, Groton, MA, 2020
Intersectionality, MOCAA, Miami, FL, 2018
Solo Exhibition,“Archetypes”, Galatea Gallery, Boston, Ma., 2016
Solo Exhibition, Galeria Real, San Jose, Costa Rica. 2006
Solo Exhibition, Colombian Consulate, Coral Gables, Fl., 2004
La Boheme, Coral Gables, Fl., 16/2002
Solo Exhibition,Union Planters Bank, Coral Gables, Fl., 2001
Solo Exhibition, Calle Ocho, Cultural Friday, Miami, Fl, 2001
Solo Exhibition, Colombian Consulate, Coral Gables, Fl., 1994
Solo Exhibition, The Cooper Union Great Hall Gallery, NY, NY 1993
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
El Planeta, Boston's Latino Daily, April 19 2022
Nagari Magazine, November 2022
Memorias en Transición. Obra plástica de Angela Alés.
The Harvard Advocate, March 2019
Torosiete Magazine, January 2019, Volume 3
New York City Public Schools chooses
"Building a Nation" as part of their Civics Curriculum. 2018
El Heraldo, Gente Caribe, Barranquilla, Colombia, 2011
El Nuevo Herald (Especial), Miami, (8/24/2002)
Diccionario Internacional De Arte (2000)
Arte America, Miami, Fl. (1999)
L’Art, Miami, Fl. (1999)
El Nuevo Herald, Galería, Miami, Fl., (09/1999)
El Nuevo Herald, Galería, Miami, Fl., (05/1999)
Imagen Latino Americana, Miami, Fl (1994)
“Lea” Magazine, Miami, Fl. (1994)
“Come to Learn, Leave to Lead”, NY (1994)
“Chronicle of Higher Education”, Washington, D.C., 1993
El Heraldo, Colombia Cultural, Barranquilla, Colombia, 1992
AWARDS
Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowship 2022 Finalist