Elizabeth Vargas
Elizabeth Vargas
Born in Yuma, Arizona
Lives & works in Tucson, Arizona
I come from a great place. Born in the U.S. and into the Mexican culture, I learned quickly what it meant to be a family member, friend, woman and a well-faring citizen. I am the first generation Mexican-American; as so, I have lived a life in which I embrace the beauties of each culture.
As for my family, I couldn't be any more fortunate. I grew up with just enough: love, discipline, financial and emotional care. I credit my parents for always instilling hard work and dedication in order to earn what I wanted. I am forever greatful and proud.
My Mexican and American culture and family background are dear to my heart and continuously inform my work.
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Education
2015 - BFA in Studio Art:
2-Dimensional Emphasis with Distinction, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
2013 - AA. ARTIST AA in Art: Studio Art
with Honors and Distinction, Arizona Western College, Yuma, AZ
Profesional Experience
Teaching Experience
2015 - Full-time Staff, ArtWorks, Present Tucson, AZ
Grants & Awards
2013-
2015 - All Arizona Academic Scholarship
University of Arizona Grant, Tucson, AZ
University of Arizona School of Art Grant, Tucson, AZ
2013 - All-USA Community College
Academic Team
2012 - All-Arizona Academic Scholarship
Coca-Cola Silver Scholar Scholarship
Yuma Fine Arts Association Scholarship, Yuma, AZ
2011 - Arizona Western College Honors
Program Full-Ride Scholarship, Yuma, AZ
Yuma Fine Arts Association Scholarship, Yuma, AZ
Mountain Shadows Artist Association Nancy K. Carlson Memorial Scholarship, Yuma, AZ
Yuma Sun Art Scholar, Yuma, AZ
Exhibitions & Collaborative Projects
Collaborative Projects
2011-
2013 - Coffeebean Art and Music Show,
Yuma, AZ (bi-monthly art and music event in collaboration with Kyle James Rosas)
Group Exhibitions
2015 - 2-D Student Show, Lionel
Rombach Gallery, Tucson, AZ
BFA Graduate Senior Exhibition, University of Arizona Student Union Gallery, Tucson, AZ
Miscelaneous, Exploded View Gallery, Tucson, AZ
Misdemeanor, Phelony Gallery, Tucson, AZ
2014 - Printmaking Student Show, Lionel
Rombach Gallery, Tucson, AZ
2013 - AWC Graduation Art Students
Exhibit, AWC Art Gallery, Yuma, AZ
2012 - Arizona Western College 2-D
Exhibition, AWC Art Gallery, Yuma, AZ
Commissions
2012 - Hourani Family (private), Untitled
Triptyph, ink on paper, Yuma, AZ
Bibliography
Radio
2013 - Maya Springhawk, Interview,
KAWC FM 88.9/AM1320, Yuma, AZ
Technical Abilities
Two-Dimensional
acrylic painting, mixed media, woodcut, intaglio and digital printmaking, graphite and charcoal drawing
Three-Dimensional
ceramics, fabric and textile sculptural art, mixed media sculpture, woodshop
Spoken Languages
Spanish & English
References
References available upon request