Artist Statement

Recognized for a signature "Neo-Pop Cubist" style, my work fuses the geometric abstraction of modern masters with bold, contemporary expressionism. Central to my practice is the "one-eyed" figure—a motif that evolved from a symbolic alter ego into a reflection of my personal identity following a permanent loss of vision. My paintings often pay tribute to classical music and the strength of women through bold, singular perspectives.

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Significant Honors & Awards

Curator's Award | 10th Geoje International Art Festival, South Korea (2024)

Art Collectors Choice Awards | Recognized as one of the "World's Best Cubists" (2024)

International Recognition | Featured in global art publications across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

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Professional Experience

The Klein Memorial Auditorium | Curator, Mezzanine Gallery | Bridgeport, CT (2014 - Present) Organizes statewide exhibitions and provides professional platforms for regional artists to gain exposure. Spearheads fundraising initiatives and silent auctions for community organizations like BronxWorks.

Casiano Art & Design LLC | Founder & Creative Director (2009 - Present)

Translates over two decades of high-level advertising and promotional experience into a specialized fine art and curation practice. Advertising Career | Creative Director (Prior to 2009) Served as Creative Director for world-renowned firms, including Young & Rubicam and Lowe & Partners, managing global branding and design projects.

 

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BA) | Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

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Selected Collections:

Yukyung Art Museum | South Korea

National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (NMPRAC) | Chicago, IL

Corporate & Private Collections | Held in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

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Exhibition Highlights:

New York City: Van Der Plas Gallery, Mayson Gallery, NYA Gallery

International: Galerie Luc Berthier (Paris), Singulart (Paris), Artemist Gallery (Holland)

Regional: Carriage Barn Art Center (New Canaan), and Greenwich Art Society,