Saul Acevedo Gomez (Mexican, b. 1995)
Saul Acevedo Gomez explores the intersections of art, the human experience, and our relationship with nature. His drawings and paintings transform through abstraction, surrealism, and conceptual design, capturing the realms between human imagination and reality. Drawing inspiration from various sources, including self-development books, philosophy, art theory, history, intimate conversations, and personal practices in meditation and spirituality, Saul seeks to tap into the collective imagination. His work reflects our shared realities, resilience, responsibilities, imperfections, and everyday challenges.
For Saul, his works are perceptions beyond our recognition, connecting us with nature by expanding and exploring the experience of art, our imagination, and reality. His practice is a vulnerable expression of truth and honesty, delving into the uncivilized within us and the essence of love.
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Education
BFA, California State University Stanislaus, Turlock, CA
Exhibitions
2023 Solo Show, The Imperfect Game, Spring Break Art Show, New York City, NY (Curated by Antonio Del Valle-Lago)
2023 Three Person Show, Three Visits, Friend Of A Friend, Denver, CO (Curated by Derrick Velazquez)
2023 Residency Show, Liberating From My Mind, Dolores 54, CDMX, Mexico
2023 Group Show, Dynamics of Flow, The Carnegie, Covington, KY (Curated by Johanna Jackson, Derrick Velasquez, & Matt Distel)
2022 Solo Show, Forethought: Last Paintings of Nature, Swivel Gallery, Saugerties, NY
2022 Group Show, Pásele Pásele, MAD54 & Galeria 1204, New York, NY (Curated by Lorena Ramos & Aida Valdez)
2022 Group Show, Back2school Summer 2k22 Group Exhibition, Friend Of A Friend, Denver, CO
2022 Group Show, This Is Not Surrealism, Dinner Gallery, New York, NY (Curated by Antonio Del-Valle Lago) 2020 Online Exhibition, Works On Paper, Sabroso Projects, NY
2019 Solo show, Accepting the Avoided, Art Space, California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, CA
2019 Stanislaus Student Group Exhibition, Art Space, California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, CA
2019 The 37th Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition, Bradley University, Peoria, IL (Curated by Janet Ballweg, Professor of Printmaking, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH)
2019 BFA & BA Graduating Seniors, California State University Stanislaus, Turlock, CA
2019 Stanislaus Student Juried Student Exhibition, Art Space, California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, CA
2017 The 36th Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition, Bradley University, Peoria, IL (Curated by Kathryn Polk, co-owner of L VIS Press, Tucson, AZ)
Grants-Awards
2019 Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass Village, CO
(Workshop by Travis Townsend, Make/Re-make: Exploring the Creative Process through Sculpture and Drawing, Senior Lecturer of Art, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY)
2019 Student Engagement in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Mini-Grant, Office of Research and Sponsor Program, Turlock, CA
2018 Student Engagement in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Travel Grant, Office of Research and Sponsor Program, Turlock, CA
2018 Student Engagement in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Travel Grant, Office of Research and Sponsor Program, Turlock, CA
2018 Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass Village, CO (Workshop by Breanne Trammell, CNC Woodblock-White lines) BFA Award, Art Department, Turlock, CA
2017 Student Engagement in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Mini-Grant, Office of Research and Sponsor Program, Turlock, CA
2017 Summer Arts Program, California State University Fresno, CA
(Workshops by Mazati and Kill Joy, Mexico City, Mexico, and Dennis McNett, Wolfbat)