JUST FAB! The World of Fabrizio Cruz

Art Gallery 21 welcomes Fabrizio Cruz beginning April 17th. As we celebrate Earth Day, his art is a fun and colorful example of upcycled art for the South Florida community’s viewing pleasure!

 

EXHIBIT OPENS

SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021

5 to 8 PM

presented in partnership with TeddsArtWorks

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

I was seven years old when my mother found me painting over her wedding dress.  It was a perfect blank surface!

I like experimenting by using uncommon mediums, up-cycled materials and, color. That is how I create my work. I like textures.  My characters for the most part emphasize the idea of no specific gender or race. Sometimes I specify gender when wanting to make a statement about something  to society, or if a commission requires it.

Some of my work is tactile for these two reasons.
1.  I want to include visually challenged people to experience my work.
2.  I want people to realize that what they are touching is some material that should be recycled to avoid more pollution into the environment.

I approach my Digital Art in the same way I do with my up-cycled work, using a process to create layers and textures to bring depth to it.  Working digitally has allowed me to find a great way to reduce my carbon footprint which has been my message though my “up-cycled” materials work anyway. So, I say that works perfectly for me.

When creating, my thought process is attached to a narrative. “I don’t just paint, I tell a story.”

~ Fabrizio Cruz

 

 

ABOUT ART GALLERY 21

Art Gallery 21, Inc. is a Florida-registered 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting art to the community within the city of Wilton Manors, Florida. To learn more about Art Gallery 21’s exhibit schedule or to submit your original art for consideration in a future art show, please visit www.ArtGallery21.org. If you would like to donate to Art Gallery 21, volunteer during one of our events or exhibits, or have a general inquiry, please email ArtGallery21WCWM@gmail.com or call/text 954.225.5488.

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