Julia Rivera’s exhibit “Unprecedented” at Detour Gallery

Julia Rivera view exhibition / Photo Detour Gallery Facebook 

Detour Gallery is pleased to present Unprecedented, a solo exhibition featuring new paintings and sculptures by Julia Rivera. This exhibition is on view from October 27 until December 1.

Throughout the history of social movements and revolts, art has always reacted to oppression, violence, injustice, and inequality. Julia Rivera’s paintings and sculptures form a persuasive language to speak against oppression and persisting inequality regarding gender, race, or socioeconomic position.

"How can I be an artist and not reflect the times?" - Julia Rivera

Some Birds Are Not Meant To Be Caged, That’s All, 2018

Mixed Media on canvas

20 x 16 inches

What Colors Do You See In America? 2018

Mixed media on canvas

24 x 18 inches

Julia Rivera has created a name for herself through art restoration, apart from her repairs she is a talented and multifaceted artist. She was born in the Bronx in 1965, but since then has done an enormous amount studying and exhibiting across the globe. She attended Escuela de Artes Plásticas in Puerto Rico, she then received her MA in 17th century painting and restoration at the Studio Arts College International, Florence, Italy. Rivera has art in numerous permanent collections across the globe in Texas, Madrid, and Paris.