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Artist Statement:
I was born in Peru and have
lived in the South Bronx since
1989. I am a fusion of racial
and cultural identities that
is the legacy of colonialism,
which gives me an extensive
catalog of experiences, images
and ideas to feed my art.
I have learned from those
cultures the creative
potential of popular art and
so called “Primitive Art”,
these cultures has taught me
the importance of the creative
use of my hands and
imagination to transform the
imagination of others My work
is inspired and shaped by my
surroundings. I am on a quest
to better understand humanity
and myself through my art.
I have chosen Printmaking as
my medium of expression
because it offers the artist
the chance for discovery and
encourages experimentation.
This year, I am working to
deepen my understanding and
hone my skills. I am
utilizing new techniques and
introducing other mediums in
my work. I am taking risks
and looking for new ones;
using a wider palette of
colors, textures and materials
and combining them in ways I
have never tried before.
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Collections:
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Commissions:
New York Women Foundation, New
York, 2007
Hunts Point Alliance For
Children, Bronx, New York,
2007
New York Womens Foundation,
New York, 2008...
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Alejandra Delfin Biography:
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Age
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43
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Single
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| Children |
1
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| Education |
Self Taught |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Printmaking Other
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| Your Personal Biography |
Alejandra C. Delfin is the founder of Studio 889 and current Executive Director of Studio 889. She is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and expertise with not just the Hunts Point community where Studio 889 is located, but to all who attend Studio 889 workshops.
Ms. Delfin studied at the Bob Blackburn Printmakers Workshop and at the Art Student League of New York. In Paris, she trained at Atelier 17 with renowned printmaker W. S. Hater, La Grande Chaumiere and at Ecole des Beaux Arts.
She is the recipient of a BRIO award from the Bronx Council on the Arts in 2005, Action Lab–Bronx Museum @ The Point in 2005, Longwood Arts Project/BCA Fellowship in 1993 and The Merit Scholarship from The Arts Students League in 1990.
Alejandra's work has been exhibited internationally, regionally and in New York City at various galleries and institutions including BAAD!, The Bronx River Art Center, Longwood Gallery, The Beacon Artist Union Gallery, The Broom Gallery, Cinque Gallery, Smith College, The Brecht Forum, Convento de San Francisco Museo De La Nation and the Aliansa Francesa in Lima, Peru. Her work has been in featured in publications such as Bob Blackburn Printmaking Workshop Catalog, Cicada Magazine; Long Shot Productions Literary Magazine; The New York Times review. Books featuring her work include El Grabado En El Perú Republicano: Diccionario Histórico by Nanda Leonardini and Reproduce And Revolt by Josh MacPhee and Favianna Rodriguez.
Ms. Delfin is current fellow of The Sustainable South Bronx Fabrication laboratory. |
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