Jamie Ricardo Rodriguez

I would describe my work as being inspired by the historical
significance of the landscape and the universality of the human condition in
relation to environment. I am driven by my curiosity and inquisitive eagerness
to investigate and chronicle narratives that involve the presence of animals
for role play while incorporating architectural facades and construction
elements.

These narratives can draw attention to many different
topics, that can be interpreted in any way the viewer connects or might feel
detached from the work. I want to evoke emotion and awareness of the
individual to confront the issue of how
art functions within a particular set of social and cultural patterns,
historical perspectives, and belief/faith systems, while maintaining a sense of
humor and humility.

Rodriguez’s work has been featured in solo and group
exhibitions nationally and internationally at university/college galleries and
art venues such as:

The Education Centre Grass Hill at Europos Parkas (Vilnius,
Lithuania) and Europos Parkas Outdoor Sculpture Park (Lithuania); Tapier
Gallery (Berlin, Germany); Kemijarvi Sculpture and Cultural Foundation,
(Kemijarvi, Finland); Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art Gallery (Lansing,
Michigan); Albany Institute of History and Art (Albany, New York); Atrium
Gallery at Union College (Schenectady, New York); Yates Gallery at Siena
College (Albany, New York); Charles W. and Norman Carroll Gallery, Marshall
University (Huntington, WV); Kreft Gallery at Concordia University (Ann Arbor,
MI); Olin Art Gallery at Washington and Jefferson College (Washington, PA),
Opalka Gallery at The Sage Colleges (Albany, NY), Juergensen Gallery at Mohawk
Valley Community College (Utica, NY), Moon Gallery at Berry College (Mount
Berry, GA),Site: Brooklyn (Brooklyn, NY), Bronx Art Space (Bronx, New York).

Rodriguez has attended art residencies, exhibited, and
lectured about his work in Finland, Sweden, Lithuania, Latvia, Spain, Portugal
and Berlin, Germany.

Jamie Ricardo Rodriguez received his BA with a minor in Art History
and MFA from The State University of New York at Albany.

Rodriguez has also served as an Assistant Coach for Cross Country/Track and Field at Siena College(NY), The Sage Colleges(NY), and Hudson Valley Community College(NY). Rodriguez has competed as a semi-professional distance runner/marathoner at the international and national levels for two elite running clubs based in Upstate New York and at University for UAlbany (Division 1).

Rodriguez is available for commission work, teaching lessons and workshops.