Orlando Rafael Quevedo
Cuban
Living in USA
Born 1970

Acclaimed artist, teacher and professor of art, Orlando Rafael Quevedo was born on January 1, 1970 in Holguin, Cuba. Proud of his heritage and culture, he came to the Unite States in December 1993 to pursue his artistic career. At the early age of 15, Orlando was awarded first prize in the International Young Artist Exhibitions both in Moscow and Havana, along with numerous first prize awards in the yeas to fallow. His art has been exhibited at the International Art Expo in New York from 2000 to 2002.

At the young age of 35, celebrated Cuban artist, Orlando, is the nation's proponent of “Magical Realism”, a delicate combination of colorful architectural interiors gently mixed with illusion. His original oil paintings and limited edition giclees (high-resolution prints) on canvas are widely collected not only for their striking interior subjects but also for their remarkable deception of memorable works of master artist.

A typical Orlando painting may include three or more representations of works by renowned artist such as Picasso, Chagall, Monet, Miro, Van Gogh, and Rembrandt.

Inspired by his three favorite artists, Peter Paul Rubens, Velazquez and Rembrandt, he continues to emulate these “Grand Masters” as he combines their techniques to create the light, drama and movement that clearly define the Baroque style.

Education:

• Elementary / Secondary Schools, Holguin, Cuba
• 1982-1985     Vocational Art School, Holguin, Cuba
• 1985-1989 Professional Art School, Holguin, Cuba
• 1989-1993 Superior Art Institute, Havana, Cuba * Highly Selected

Exhibitions:

• 1984 National Young Artists Exhibition, Havana, Cuba
• 1985 International Young Artist Exhibition, Moscow, U. S. S. R. * First prize
• 1985 International Young Artist Exhibition, Havana, Cuba * First Prize
• 1986 Art Student Salon Traveling Exhibition, Cuba
• 1987 Logo Design in Art Education, Cuba * First Prize
• 1987 Poster Exhibition, Ballet School, Cuba
• 1989 “Pinturas y Combinaciones” Salón Moncada, Cuba
• 1989 “Soy Cubano” México
• 1989 “Soy Cubano” Venezuela
• 1992 “Si Tin Tiene, Tin Vale”, Habana, Bienal, Cuba
• 1994 “Latin American Artist”, Core State Bank, Philadelphia
• 1994 “Visual Traditions”, Council of Art, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• 1994-1997 Roselyn Sailor Art Gallery, Atlantic City, New Jersey
• 1995 Medici Art Gallery, Solo Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA
• 1998 Mural Exhibition, Philadelphia Airport
• 1999 University of Pennsylvania, Solo Exhibit, Philadelphia
• 2000-2002 Art Expo, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York
• 2000 Mural, “City of Philadelphia”, Philadelphia
• 2001 Gal Gallery, Huntington, New York, “Exclusive Artist”
• 2002 Gal Gallery, Woodmere, New York, “Exclusive Artist”
• 2002 Masterpiece Gallery, Boca Raton, Florida, Exhibit “Memories Live One”
• 2003 Hands of Time, Historic Savage Mill, Maryland, “Exclusive Artist”
• 2004 J & A Gallery, Roosevelt Field Mall, New York, “Exclusive Artist”
• 2004 Gallery IV, Paramus, New Jersey, “Exclusive Artist”
• 2004 Estudio Cajiga, San Juan, Puerto Rico, “Exclusive Artist ”
• 2005 Zepeda Art Gallery, Mexico City, “Exclusive Artist”