About this Event
Artist and Educator Ignacio Font will discuss the process and work of his current solo exhibition on view at the FIU Green Library.
The exhibition aims to illustrate the profound influence a studio environment has on an artist’s practice and the therapeutic effects of a sustained artistic process on the artist's wellbeing. Ignacio Font’s evocative emotional landscapes have been meticulously developed over time through the digging and scratching of life experiences. Through self-reflection and contemplation, the artist’s work emerges as palliative cures found in the painting process.
The artist will present a lecture and talk about the work, moderated by his wife and fellow artist, Jean Blackwell Font. A Q&A will follow.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ignacio Font was born of Cuban parents in Puerto Rico, where he began his artistic exploration. From a young age, Ignacio felt like an outsider, disconnected from his family, neighborhood, and school. A visit to New York at age 10 and an encounter with a Jackson Pollock painting provided him with a sense of belonging he had never felt before. This pivotal moment contrasts sharply with the disjointed feeling of his life, becoming a driving force in his works.
Ignacio later moved to Miami, further intensifying his feelings of disconnection. Despite these challenges, his passion for art persisted. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Florida International University, following a major change from Computer Science, inspired by an insightful Art History teacher. Ignacio continued his education at the School for Visual Arts in New York, where he earned his MFA.
Currently, Ignacio resides in Miami, teaching art at a private school and creating work whenever and wherever possible. He is also the co-founder of collaboARTive and serves as the Chair of the Board.
About collaboARTive
CollaboARTive is a dynamic hub for artists and creatives, fostering collaboration and innovation. Co-founded by Ignacio Font, the organization is dedicated to supporting artists at all stages of their careers, providing a space for artistic growth and community engagement.
About FIU Special Collections
The mission of Special Collections is to acquire, arrange, describe, preserve and provide access to rare, unique and out of print of materials and interdisciplinary collections pertaining to the geographic, national and cultural regions of Latin America, the Caribbean, Miami and Florida to augment the research needs of patrons from the University and the wider community.
The mission of the University Archives is to serve as the repository of the official records relating to the founding, development of and future plans for Florida International University. These documents will provide researchers, within and outside the university, information to study the activities of all facets of FIU.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Steven and Dorothea Green Library, 11200 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, United States
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