Details
| First Name | Marco |
| Last Name | Caridad |
| Username | marcocar |
| Bio | Marco Caridad is a Venezuelan-American interdisciplinary artist based in Miami whose diverse and experimental fusion of mediums challenges stereotypes. He celebrates the complex Latin identities through his exploration of the intricate nuances of his experiences as an immigrant and a spiritual being with a rich array of queer experiences. His artwork has been shown in prestigious institutions such as the Wolfsonian-FIU Museum, the Miami Historic Post Office Museum, Centro de Bellas Artes de Maracaibo, DORCAM, the Miramar Cultural Center, the Koubek Center, and Miami International Fine Arts, among others. Caridad has authored three books: “San Stereotypes,” “Digital and Mystical: Art and Identity in the Metaverse,” and co-wrote “Desarrolla Tu Creatividad con Ejercicios Teatrales.” He holds a Master’s in Arts from The Art Institutes, Miami International University of Art & Design, and a Bachelor’s in Graphic Design from the University of Zulia. He has shared his expertise as an adjunct professor at the Istituto Marangoni and the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello. Caridad participated in artistic residencies at the ICA Art + Research Center, Loop Art Critique, and IS projects. He serves as the Artistic Director at Miami International Fine Arts. Caridad has also worked on creative projects for notable entities, including Google, Hard Rock International, Lenny Kravitz, and Delta Airlines. |
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| Country of residence | United States (US) |
Statement
| Statement | As an interdisciplinary artist, I aim to challenge art’s traditional boundaries and expectations by directly engaging with diverse mediums. I combine ancestral techniques like printmaking, painting, and fiber art with contemporary expressions such as assemblage, video art, and performance. My inspiration comes from researching my pre-hispanic ancestors and exploring modern tools like the iPad and augmented reality.
Through my artistic practice, I create a dynamic dialogue that intertwines the past and present. I venture into blending performance on video with indigenous makeup, projecting poems onto fibers through video, employing digital art in linoleum printmaking followed by laser cuts and assemblages, and crafting murals inspired by augmented reality, all in the pursuit of inventing new meanings and pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.
Throughout my creative journey, I’ve discovered that my multifaceted identity only sometimes fits neatly within societal norms. Nevertheless, within my art, I provide a space where marginalized social groups can overcome misconceptions and confront painful histories, giving voice to those who have been marginalized and overlooked.
My work’s visual textures and repetitions reject the notion of perfection, as I embrace my natural impulses as an act of rebellion against societal norms. Like facing fears, the repetition of visual themes and figures symbolizes my path of overcoming challenges and embracing my identity. In essence, my art represents a spiritual and romantic exploration that transcends the stereotypes associated with my identity as a gay man, husband, immigrant, and Latino. By fusing ancient and modern techniques, I continue to generate a new narrative that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and personal growth. |
Exhibitions
| Exhibitions | SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2022 Sin Estereotipos. Curated by Yi Chin Hsieh, Centro de Bellas Artes de Maracaibo, Venezuela. Oct 20 – Nov 20 2021 Sans Stereotypes. Curated by Yi Chin Hsieh, Miami International Fine Arts, Miami, FL. Aug 5-Sep 3 2018 Sense…Feeling It or Not. Curated by Rafa Muci. Art & Design Gallery, Miami, FL. Apr 19-30 CURATORIAL PROJECTS 2023 Revolts of Guts, MIFA Gallery, Miami, FL 2023 Inner Volumes, MIFA Gallery, Miami, FL 2023 Oscar Villalobos: Metaphors of an Infinite Game, MIFA Gallery, Miami, FL 2023 Revival: Classics Reimagined, MIFA Gallery, Miami, FL 2023 Cycles: The Stages of Motherhood, MIFA Gallery, Miami, FL 2021 ArtHaven, Artists Home Studios Open, Miami, FL 2021 HISPAFEST Emerging Art Show: Abstractions, Miami Beach Open House, Miami, FL GROUP EXHIBITIONS (2020-present) ‘23-’24 Sense of Belonging: Public Art in the City, Pinecrest Gardens – Cypress Hall, Pinecrest, FL (Curated by Hartvest Project with the collaboration of Public Art Programs from South Florida) 2023 The American Denim, MIFA Gallery, Miami, FL (Juried by Collete Melo and Alina Rodriguez) 2023 Miami New Media Festival, Arts Connection Foundation, ID Art Lab, Miami, FL (Juried by Luis Gomez) 2023 MOG III, Instituto Cultural de Mexico, Miami, FL (Curated by Adriana Torres) 2023 Embracing Queer Narratives, MIFA Gallery, Miami, FL (Curated by Mahara Martinez) 2023 Project Wall, IS Projects, Miami, FL (Curated by Brook Frank) 2023 Three Powers, ArtSpace 305, Miami, FL (Curated by Mahara Martinez) ‘22-’23 Nature and History, Historic Bird Cages, Pinecrest Gardens, Miami, FL (Curated by Carola Bravo) 2022 X International Biennial of Contemporary Textile Art, MIFA Gallery, Miami, FL (Curated by Luis Valenzuela) 2022 TAKE THIS. TAKE ME, Doral Contemporary Art Museum, Miami, FL (Curated by Mahara Martinez) 2022 MOG II, Instituto Cultural de Mexico, Miami, FL (Curated by Adriana Torres) 2022 Perception, Miami International Fine Arts, Miami, FL (Curated by Yonyi Gutierrez) 2021 Gift Shop x The Wolfsonian, Wolfsonian-FIU, Miami, FL (Curated by Yi Chin Hsieh) 2021 Elements, Miami International Fine Art, Miami, FL (Curated by Felix Suazo) 2020 The Salon, ArtServe, Broward, FL (Curated by Sophie Bonet) 2020 Off Basel, Art & Design Gallery, Miami, FL (Curated by Anaibis Yero) |
Interests and medias
| Interests | Collage, Drawing, Filmmaking / Video art, Interactive art, Mixed media, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Street art, Textile art |
| Painting medias | Acrylic, Gesso, Gouache, Ink, Ink wash (sumi-e), Latex, Oil, Primer, Watercolor |
| Drawing medias | Acrylic, Chalk, Charcoal, Crayon, Gouache, Watercolor |
| Filmmaking / video art medias | Video installation, Single-channel video |
| Printmaking medias | Collotype, Computer printing, Embossing, Engraving, Etching, Linocut, Monotype, Screen-printing, Woodblock printing |
| Textile medias | weaving |
| Collage medias | Wood collage, Digital collage / eCollage, Three-dimensional collage |
| Sculpture medias | Cardboard, Found objects, Paperboard, Textile |
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