The University of Texas at El Paso BFA Drawing and Painting
He received a dual BFA in Drawing and Painting from the University of Texas at El Paso. His work has been on display at pop up gallery for downtown events. Working as an exhibition preparator at the and Gerard Rubin Center allowed him to interact and learn from a variety of international artists. He describes his process as like an dance. Makes are mark, reacts and moves.
Michigan State University BFA
Eastern Michigan University MFA
Kim Bauer holds a BFA degree from Michigan State University and an MFA from Eastern Michigan University and is currently an Associate Professor of Art at the University of Texas at El Paso. His work has been exhibited in solo exhibitions in both the United States and Canada along with numerous group exhibitions and collections within the US and internationally.
Jesus “CIMI” Alvarado is an El Paso, Texas native. He began his artistic career experimenting with graffiti art. Following his studies under Gaspar Enriquez at Bowie High School, Alvarado delved into public art projects, which included educational components and community involvement. He is involved in an ongoing mural education program in Dallas, Texas which includes two full-scale murals created with students from the El Paso’s Juvenile Detention Center; and another project of two large murals depicting the history and culture of El Paso.
Alvarado’s recent public works involved community brainstorming, input, and inspiration through both community meetings and written, anonymous surveys. Alvarado’s artwork has been featured in shows in Mexico City; Buenos Aires, Argentina; the El Paso Museum of Art; the University of Arkansas at Little Rock; and Cd. Juárez, México – “Binational Art Exhibit” Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes.
2014 University of Texas El Paso BFA Painting and Printmaking
Lucero is an El Paso raised artist that works in various techniques. In the spring of 2014, he was awarded, “Best Print” at the annual juried student art show and was nominated to participate in “Seven Paths”, an exhibition sponsored by the El Paso Art Association that highlighted the current state of the arts at UTEP. His current work is inspired by area landscapes, memories, and dreams, and is executed by traditional forms of printmaking. When he is not creating art, he is a chef at a local restaurant, rock climbing, and raising his son.
Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez Graphic Design
Mendoza studied graphic design at the University Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez, his work has been in group exhibitions such as: Juxtaposed, UACJ (2008), Sell out, Gun Gallery (2009), “Meeting for the International Women’s Day” Gallery The Crossing (2009), Urban Photography Contest IX Juarense IMIP (2009), “INSPIRE” Federal District D2ACME Mexican Museum of Design (MUMEDI) (2011) and Amor Por Juarez Actuion – Sotoa Gallery, among others.
He has a studio in Ciudad Juarez where he works in advertising photography work for various clients and companies such as Starbucks, Cinépolis, Canal 44, Catraar, industry, restaurants and more.
He teaches photography and workshops at Juarez at the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez.
2007 Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez BFA- Visual Arts
2014 Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez MFA- Process art and Design
He has participated in forums for Graphics and new media. He was awarded the Creditor Scholarship by the Municipal and Community Cultures program in 2014. His work has been exhibited collectively and individually in places like Chihuahua , United States , Spain and Taiwan.
Also in places such as FONART , Paso del Norte Cultural Center , Cultural Center of the City, Josep Renau Exhibition Hall , Faculty of Fine Arts of San Carles , Polytechnic University of Valencia, Chengshiu Art Center Taiwan , AC IMAN Art, COLEF, UACJ Museum Archaeology Chamizal , Sebastian House Culture House nineteenth century in Chihuahua and Tainian University of Technology Department of Fine Arts in Taiwan.
Hope Riot is an experimental vocalist born and bred in El Paso, Texas. Her music is a blend of hypnotic vocals and heavy bass lines. She takes her inspiration from the local desert landscape and deep culture of her hometown. She has previously worked with producers such as Milo Froideval (Julieta Venegas, Ely Guerra, Molotov), Dave Sitek (of TV on the Radio), and most recently, indie rock legend David Garza.
She has just begun recording a full-length LP at Sonic Ranch in our very own Tornillo, Texas. The Sonic Ranch is not only the highest quality facility in the region, but also the world’s biggest residential recording studio.
University of Texas at El Paso BFA
Sanchez is currently working on a BFA at the University of Texas at El Paso with a major in painting and a minor in drawing. His work includes photography, painting, drawing, and sculpture. He has been included in local shows at the Crossland Gallery , Loft Light Studio, Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, Glasbox Gallery, Joe, Vinny & Brohnsons Bohemian Cafe, galleries at UTEP as well as a solo exhibition at UTEP’s Glass Gallery.
University of Texas El Paso- BFA in Graphic Design
Born in El Paso TX and raised in Ciudad Juarez, Gloria Castillo is a recent graduate artist University of Texas at El Paso with a degree in Graphic Design. Since she was a child Castillo showed passion for art and painting, eventually winning several design competitions and recognition for her paintings. Her style is mainly realistic; she uses this to expresses feelings and ideas about culture on canvas using different techniques with oil and acrylic. In her short career as an artist, she has won a design competition for the Continental company, and has had two exhibitions. It is only the beginning of a long career that she has ahead, with many projects to provide new ideas and concepts for paintings. Her current focus is in the female face, looking to capture what each woman keeps, hides, or shows in society.
