17 x 24 inches - oil on panel
19 x 24 inches - oil on panel
12 x 10 inches - oil on panel - SOLD
14 x 21 inches - oil on panel - SOLD
10 x 11 inches - oil on linen on pane - SOLD
30 x 18 inches - oil on linen
20 x 34 inches - oil on panel - SOLD
34 X 40 inches - oil on linen - SOLD
51 x 27 inches - oil on panel
oil on line - SOLD
47th mayor of Baltimore City official portrait 49 x 33 inches - oil on panel - SOLD
"My creative processes springs from a lifelong fascination with the drama of light and the
illusion of deception. I am very particular about what I choose to paint and how I paint it.
In painting, I strive to capture the subject matter in an unconventional way because I like to tease and taunt the viewer with it.
Whether I am working on a still life, a trompe l’oeil or a figurative painting, I use the same process. It is my goal to create illusion by taking a three-dimensional object, capture it on a two dimensional surface then make it appear three dimensional again. The challenge is to make the viewer believe that what they are seeing seems real".
Birthplace:
Sagua la Grande , Las Villas, Cuba. August 24, 1949
Personal Information:
Jorge Alberto emigrated to the United States with his family in 1965.
In 2001 Jorge Alberto was awarded a bronze medal for his work at the International Biannual of Contemporary Art from the City of Florence, Italy. 890 artist from 40 countries entered this competition.
Jorge Alberto Gonzalez lives and works in Baltimore, Maryland, and paints under the name of Jorge Alberto. For Jorge Alberto, Baltimore offers an extensive cultural community and is conveniently located near major metropolitan cities, such as Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York City where he enjoys support from the artistic community. A former resident of Florence Italy, Jorge Alberto returns each year to paint and reflect in this city of creative masters.
Education:
1994-1995 The Florence Academy of Fine Arts and The John Michael Angel Studios.
Florence, Italy.
1991-1994 Certificate of completion. Schuler School of Fine Arts. Baltimore, Maryland.
1976-1977 Bachelor of Fine Arts. The School of Visual Arts, New York City, New York.
1969-1972 Certificate of completion. The School of Visual Arts, New York City, New York.
Awards and Honors:
2006 Still Life /Florals. (Second Place) International Artist Magazine.
2005 23rd Annual Art Competition (Mention of Honor) "El Fruto de la Vid"
The Artist Magazine.
23rd Annual Art Competition. (Finalist )"Dos Peras" The Artist Magazine.
23rd Annual Art Competition. (Finalist )"El Botijo" The Artist Magazine.
23rd Annual Art Competition. (Finalist ) "Melocotones" The Artist Magazine.
2004 Still Life and Portrait. (Finalist) The Artist Magazine.
Still Life /Florals. (Finalist) International Artist Magazine.
2002 Still-Life-Objects of Delight. (Second place) International Artist Magazine.
2001 Lorenzo il Magnifico. (Bronze Medal in Painting) International Biannual
Comtemporary Art. Florence, Italy.
1996 Hispanic Reflections (Best of Show). Sponsored by The National Association for the
Bilingual Education. Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Florida.
1993 The Florida Society of Fine Arts International Competition Exhibition. (Mention of
Honor) The Florida Museum of Hispanic and Latin American Art.-Miami, Florida.
Exhibitions:
MUSEUM TOUR 2008-2010 "The New Reality: The Frontier of Realism in the 21st
Century" Art by International Guild of Realism Artiats.
2008 Artists Choice. (Group of selected Artist ) Principle Gallery, Alexandria, Virginia.
2007 Annual holiday exhibit. (Group Show) Principle Gallery,, Alexandria, Virginia.
Annual holiday exhibit. (Group Show) GalleryRoCa, Havre de Grace, Maryland
Annual holiday exhibit. (Group Show) Troika Gallery, Easton, Maryland
The Boston International Fine Art Show (Boston Center for the Arts) Principle Gallery,
Alexandria, Virginia.
ROJO ( Group Show ) The Peterson-Cody Gallery, LLC, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The Schuler 7 on the Shore. (7 Artists Group Show) Troika Gallery, Easton, Maryland.
2006 8 x 10 Annual holiday exhibit. (Group Show) GalleryRoCa, Havre de Grace, Maryland.
The Artist's Progress. (Group Show) Principle Gallery, Alexandria, Virginia.
The Boston International Fine Art Show. (Boston Center for the Arts) Principle Gallery,
Small Works Exhibition. (Arcadia Fine Arts) SOHO, New York City.
2005 Big Talent Small Works Exhibition (Arcadia Fine Arts) SOHO, New York City.
Emerging Artist 05. (Arts & Antiques and Principle Gallery , Alexandria, Virginia.
Inaugural Juried Show, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Art Miami Annual Exhibition. (Arcadia Fine Arts) Miami Beach Convention Center,
Miami Beach, Florida.
2004 For the Love of Art: An exhibition of Trompe L'Oeil paintings.
(Four person Show) Principle Gallery, Alexandria, Virginia.
Artists Choice . (Annual Group Show) Principle Gallery, Alexandria, Virginia.
Metaphors of Being: Images Inspired by the woks of William Faulkner, (Group Show),
Bryant Galleries, New Orleans Louisiana.
Annual Spring Show. (Group Show) Troika Gallery, Easton, Maryland.
2001 International Biannual Exhibition of Contemporary Art. (By Invitation)
Fortezza da Basso.-Florence, Italy
2000 To be or not to be. (Solo Show) Paper, Rock, Scissors Gallery,Baltimore, Maryland
Flower Power. (Two Person Show) Paper, Rock, Scissors Gallery,Baltimore, Maryland.
Music for the Eyes. (Group Show)-Paintings with a musical themes. Banco Santander
Internacinal. -Miami, Florida.
1998 Terrytown Gallery. (Group Show) Austin, Texas.
1997 Eastern National Bank. (Solo Show) Miami, Florida.
Art America ' 96. Miami Beach Convention Center.- Miami Beach, Florida.
Hispanic Reflections. Sponsored by National Association for the Bilingual Education,
Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Florida.
Realismo/Surrealismo. (Group Show) The Florida Museum of Hispanic and Latin
American Art. Miami, Florida.
1994 Discovery Galleries. (Group Show) Chevy Chase, Maryland.
The XXI Hispanic Heritage Festival . (Group Show) The Florida Museum of Hispanic
and Latin American Art. Miami, Florida.
1993 The Florida Museum of Hispanic and Latin American Art. ( Group Show) Miami, Florida.
Three Artist. (Group Show) Muse Art Gallery. Timonium, Maryland.
Massey Art Gallery. (Group Show) Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
1992 Massey Art Gallery. (Group Show) Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
1991 - 94 Annual Student Exhibition. Schuler School of Fine Arts. Baltimore, Maryland.
Commissioned Work:
2009 Official portrait of Governor Martin O'Malley as Mayor of Baltimore City - Board of
Estimate room -Baltimore City Hall - Baltimore, Maryland.
2005 Painting for the George Young Hall and Library. Collage of Calvert Hall.
Towson, Maryland.
Corporate Collection:
Eastern National Bank, Miami, Florida.
Banco Santander International, Miami, Florida.
Fundacíon Universidad de Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Selected Publications and Reviews:
Artist s Choice satisfied eclectic taste.
American Art Collector Magazine, May 2008
Following Principles
Article on Principle Gallery and selected artists represented by the Gallery
American Art Collector Magazine , April 2008
The Art Lovers Guide to Collecting Fine Art. Washington DC and vicinity:
Article on GalleryRoca and selected artists represented by the Gallery
American Art Collector Magazine, April 2008
"The Best Art of 2006" - 30 Award-Winning Works
The Artists Magazine, December 2006
"Art of the Show, Inaugural Emerging Artist 05"
Arts & Antiques Magazine, 2005
"Competition Spotlight. Jorge Alberto, 2005"
The Artists Magazine, February 2005
"The Best Art of 2004"
The Artists Magazine, February 2004
"The Traveling Collector"
Arts & Antiques Magazine, April 2004
How did you paint that? "100 ways to paint still life and florals"
International Artist Magazine 2004
"Premiado Artista Cubano en Florencia"
Armando Alvares Brabo, Nuevo Herald, February 17, 2002
"La Biennale dellarte incorona I suoi Re"
Simona Maggiorelli, La Nazione, December 16, 2001 Florence, Italy.
"The Trompe L'Oeil Paintings of Jorge Alberto González"
Jon Eikenberg, Gay Life, December 2000
"La Musica en la Pintura"
Armando Alvares Brabo, Nuevo Herald, March, 1999
"De Todo y para Todos"
Jesus Vega, Exito , June 25, 1997
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