Vilma Gonzalez - Statement

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- - - The world is full of extraordinary places, settings, and colors which permeate to the very soul. The canvas is a mere reflection of the interpretation of the interaction between imagery and the subconscious.

- - - Vilma Gonzalez Born in Puerto Rico, Vilma Gonzalez begun her career in oil painting in 2000. As a featured artist, Gonzalez's work first came into the public eye in 2002 at a Gala Exhibit held at the Hackensack Yacht Club. Her work was also displayed in Hoboken's City Hall during the Annual Hoboken Artists' Studio Tour of 2002 - 2016, and participated in a group exhibit in the NY International Independent Film and Art Festival of November 9, 2006 Opening Night at Crobar. Ms. Gonzalez was selected by the Amsterdam Whitney International Fine Art, Inc. Gallery and displayed her work at its Grand Gala Exhibit April 30 - May 25, 2004 and October 7 - November 1, 2005 where two of her phenomenal pieces of work were sold to New York City Collectors. Gonzalez was also a Chelsea Global Showcase 2004 Competition Winner and has been featured in local, national newspapers and magazines. Gonzalez for a short period, was formally trained by a classic Russian artist, who recognized her talent immediately while she painted in a park one day. Fortunately, the natural talent of Gonzalez continues to infuse various techniques into her traditional style, creating her own innovative collection. Ms. Gonzalez started her direction after a medical condition sidelined her from the fast-paced garment industry in New York City. Finding solace in the blank canvas, Gonzalez’s act of painting is therapeutic. Gonzalez brings out the passion in her painting, which her family, friends, and observers find phenomenal! She currently makes her studio and home in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

Education:

2007 -2008 - Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ Major: Culinary Arts 1995 - 1996 Hunter College New York, NY Major: American Literature/Liberal Arts.

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Exhibitions

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Exhibits (Group) November 2006 N.Y., N.Y. NY International Independent Film and Art Festival Crobar - Opening Night October 2002 - 2007 Hoboken, N.J. Hoboken Artists Studio Tours City Hall Displays October 7 - November 1, 2005 N.Y., N.Y. Amsterdam Whitney International Fine A,rt, Inc. Gallery Grand Gala Exhibit "Selestial Spirits" Spring 2005 & 2007 Hoboken Artist Studio Tour Hoboken, NJ Monroe Center of the Arts Group Display August 3 - August 24, 2004 -2015. N.Y., N.Y. Amsterdam Whitney International Fine Art, Inc. Gallery Grand Gala Exhibit "Chelsea Global Showcase 2004 Competition" June 3 - June 27, 2004 Twp. Of The Atrium Gallery/ Bergen County Y at J.C.C. Washington, "Glimpse of Earth" N.J. April 30 - May 25, 2004 N.Y., N.Y. Amsterdam Whitney International Fine Art, Inc. Gallery "Between Heaven & Earth" (Solo) Annual exhibits (2004 to present) Artist Exhibit Weehawken, Paula at Rigoletto's N.J. Spring 2002 Hackensack, Hackensack Yacht Club N.J. Formal Art Exhibition Awards & Chelsea Global Showcase 2004 Competition Winner Recognitions By: Amsterdam Whitney International Fine Art, Inc. A Three-week selectively curated group exhibit: Publications: IFQ Magazine - Issue 13/Cannes Special Edition (2007) Winning Painting : "Walk Through Serenity" published in "Art ACQUISITOR" Magazine in the Nov. 2004 edition with an International distribution base prominent to art collectors. The Magazine was highlighted on the Amsterdam Whitney website for one year. Internet Promotion: Various paintings displayed previously on the Amsterdam Whitney Website.