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Arte Latino Exhibit
May 14-June 10th at Madstone Theaters Hazard Center The 2004 Cinema en Tu Idioma film series is proud to bring you the work of two excellent Latino artists as part of the new "Arte Latino" component of the series. We believe that the filmgoing experience should be enjoyed long after you leave the theater. To that end we invite you to come in early and enjoy the art, have some coffee or Chai, or linger after the films and take in the Festival atmosphere and scenery that the art provides. Arte Latino began as part of the monthly Cine Mexicano series in 2003, and will continue in 2004. The Arte Latino series has showcased the work of such artists as Jorge MacFarland, Alma Lopez, Bill Olivas, Carmen Kalo, Jose Ramirez, Nuvia Guerra, Ricardo Islas, Bob Rob Medina, David Collazo, Gerardo, Yolanda Romero and Perry Vasquez and Victor Payan (Keep on Crossin©). The "Arte Latino" Exhibit will be placed at Madstone Theaters Hazard Center throughout the year, changing monthly. This months participating Latino artists (scroll down) include: |
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Roberto R. Pozos Roberto began his graphics design firm in 1985 straight out of SDSU and is now in his 19th year in business. For nearly two decades he has been the graphic designer of choice for many corporations, small businesses and community-based organizations. His Mexican-American heritage is found in many of the design themes Pozos creates. Aside from his professional duties, Roberto enjoys painting in acrylics and mixed media. His work is energetic with movement, he has been painting for over 25 years. His favorite subjects color, culture and people. His works have been on exhibit at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, The San Diego Public Library, Culture & Art 2002 in Springfield College, and El Cajon Friendship Festivals, Tijuana en Terciopelo as well as community cultural events. As the owner and art director of Pozos Creative Communications, his talent and skills in graphic design and illustration have been called upon to develop creative solutions for a variety of clients. His reputation for professionalism in meeting client needs, whether large or small projects, is unsurpassed. Over the years, many local community based organizations and corporations have turned to Pozos to help convey their message. Some of those organizations include The Chicano Federation, MAAC Project, Logan Heights Family Health Centers, Paradise Valley Hospital, San Diego Transit, Univision Radio, Community Health Group, Ford Motor Company, San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, MANA, Coast Citrus Distributing, San Diego County Office of Education and the California Chicano News Media Association are just a few.Pozos has received numerous honors and awards for his work. Most recently he received recognition from the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the 1999 Viva El Mariachi promotional campaign. He also received the 1993 Outstanding Hispanic Business Leadership Award: San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; 1992 Award of Excellence: Hispanic Advertising Newspaper, the Creative Show; and the 1991 Merit Complete Campaign: Illustrator, 10th Annual Homburg Awards. |
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Cipriano R. Pozos In 1998, Pozos co-created a series of silk screen designs for MIXtlan Art & Wear clothing company with his brother. His work is recognized as cultural and passionate. A big history enthusiast, Pozos work is inspired by Mesoamerican civilizations, folkloric heroes and the unknown heroes of the Mexican Revolution. He said his own life experience and culture is often reflected in his work, which he describes as sometimes intense. Through my work I can educate people about my Mexican roots and bring back to life an era in time, Cipriano said. He lived in East Los Angeles for over 20 years, where he worked as a welder and where he also continued with his art. He has been in San Diego for over 10 years. His work has been in exhibit at Art Walk, Culture & Art 2002 in Springfield College, Tijuana en Terciopelo as well as community cultural events and festivals. He has donated his time for a mural in City Heights in the Bookman Library. His work is being collected and is recognized by many as uninfluenced and unique. A native of Tepatitlan, Jalisco Mexico, Cipriano was raised in the small border town of Calexico two hours east of San Diego. That is where he attended elementary and high school. But Pozos talents were recognized long before that. When he was just 5 years old Pozos mother and brothers and sister recognized he had a special gift. Cipriano's creative outlets do not stop on the canvas, aside from his art work, he sculpts, writes poetry and plays guitar. |
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Also see: Arte Latino Exhibit -- March 11-21, 2004 |
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"I paint because I love it, to me it is unrestriced and free, with discoveries in every stroke. My professional work as a designer is calculated and precise, so with my paintings I let the decisions flow free from influences. It is my way of expressing through paint."
Cipriano R. Pozos is self taught artist, who has studied with many artist and continues to educate himself and emerge with his unique style. He began his career in illustration and pencil rendering. Over the years he has show tremendous skill through painting, airbrush design, silk screen, and sculpture.