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Tino Rodrigez is a distinguished Mexican-American artist and painter, who was born in Guadalajara, Mexico in 1969. Rodriguez spent the first few years of his life in Mexico until the age of 12 when he relocated to California where he has made his home to this day.

Education

In pursuit of his artistic education and passion, Rodriguez set his sights on the artistic hub of Paris and enrolled at the prestigious University of Sorbonne. Rodriguez then immersed himself in the vibrant art scene of San Francisco honing his skills at the esteemed San Fransisco Art Institute, eventually earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree then driven for his artistic growth, Rodriguez continued his academic journey at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. It was here that he delved deeper into his craft, eventually achieving the distinguished status of a Master of Fine Arts degree holder. Today, Tino Rodriguez stands as a testament to the transcontinental and multifaceted nature of his artistic journey; rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of Mexico yet reaching far beyond its borders.

Art

Rodriguez if a prolific artist, straddling the realms of post-war and contemporary art with a remarkable finesse. His creative output draws deeply from the rich tapestry of his Mexican heritage and his formative years steeped in the traditions of the Catholic Church particularly angels are what caught his attention. However, his wellspring of inspiration extends beyond these boundaries; Rodriguez's artistic vision is a complex mosaic woven from various threads including the enigmatic allure of shamanic rituals, the enchanting narratives of Mayan and Aztec folklore and the intricate world of arts and crafts. These diverse influences converge within his artistic canvas, creating a vibrant tapestry of ideas and motifs. In his captivating and often eccentric works of art, Rodriguez skillfully blurs the boundaries between reality and an occasionally intense and even erotic dream world. HIs pieces serve as a portals to a world where the conscious and subconscious intertwine, inviting viewers to explore the intricate dance between the tangible and the ethereal within the vivid tableau of his imagination.

His completed works, characterized by their mesmerizing depth are profoundly personal and imbued with layers of self-refrence. As observed by Charlene Villasenor Black, Rodriguez's art boldy appropriates "iconography traditionally associated with femininity," skillfully repurposing it to stake a claim on "feminine behaviors and feelings" both for himself and as a collective declaration for others who resonate with his vision. In essence, Rodriguez's art becomes a bridge between cultures a challenge to societal conventions, and a powerful assertion of the fluidity of identity, all within the intricate and captivating realm of his creative expressions.

Tino Rodriguez's inaugural confirmed exhibition took place at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Fransisco CA, in 1999, as part of "Bay Area Now 2." His most recent exhibition occurred in 2018 at the San Jose Museum of Art, titled 'Rise Up! Social Justice in Art from the Collection of J Michael Bewley.' While predominantly showcased in the United States, Tino Rodriguez has also exhibited in Germany. Over the past 19 years, Rodriguez has participated in a minimum of four solo exhibitions and twelve group exhibitions.

Notably one, of his exhibitions, 'Tino Rodriguez - The Darkening Garden/ El Jardin al Anochecer,' was held at the San Jose Museum of Art in San Jose, CA, and the American University Museum in Washington, DC. Tino Rodriguez has shared exhibition spaces with artists such as Virgo Paraiso and Enrique Chagoya. His artwork is represented in at-least one museum collection, specifically at the San Jose Museum of Art in San Jose, CA. Rodriguez was also responsible for crafting the costumes, masks, and set design in the music video "Epilepsy is dancing" by the avant-garde musical ensemble Anthony and the Johnsons. Rodriguez artwork was also featured in the Netflix series "Sense8"