BERNARDO VALLARINO
BIO
Bernardo is a Colombian-American mixed media sculptor and installation artist interested in geopolitical issues of violence and human suffering. His works reflect his observations on the hypocrisy he perceives exists between the rhetoric of human life and the violent behavior of humanity. With his artworks, Vallarino strives to engage his audience visually but also morally and philosophically. He finds inspiration in history, the media, his personal experiences, and his child-acquired interest in insects and entomology. Aesthetically, his artworks are clean and precise, mirroring his deep respect for the victims of the topics he addresses. Vallarino, a NALAC fellow, has an outstanding record of exhibitions as well as local and international awards. He graduated with a BFA in sculpture from Texas Christian University, an MFA in the same field from Texas Woman’s University, and is the current coordinator of Fort Worth Art Collective and a board member at Artes De La Rosa.
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Fort Works Art is committed to bringing life, vitality and energy to the art scene in Fort Worth, TX. They are a resource for both seasoned collectors and the everyday individual. Existing somewhere between a gallery, a cultural center and a museum, Fort Works Art strives to continually evolve into its own entity, free from the traditional labels of the art world. They exist to support the arts, to give back to the community and to inspire youth.
Fort Wort Art Collective Coordinator
Premiering on Spring Gallery Night in 2013, this pop-up art gallery concept combines raw space and raw talent creating a refined cultural experience for a very limited time period. The combination of contemporary works in wide-ranging mediums showcases a group of invited local artists. The casual and unique space is a fresh, innovative and temporary opportunity to enjoy a variety of work including 2D and 3D pieces, ceramics and photography.
