Gus Ocamposilva
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Gus & Lina Ocamposilva | |
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| Nationality | Colombian and American |
| Known for | Public art sculpture |
| Website | www |
Gus & Lina Ocamposilva are Colombian-American sculptors known for their large-scale public art installations.[1] Gus Ocamposilva received formal art training in Spain, where he studied murals at the Massana School in Barcelona and painting techniques at University of Barcelona from 1992 to 1995.
In 2000, Gus moved to the United States, where he began collaborating with his wife, Lina. In 2007, they were selected to install their sculpture "Reaching El Dorado" as part of the SculptureWalk Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Their work often features vibrant colors and dynamic forms, and they have participated in numerous public art projects across the United States.
Exhibitions
[edit]Gus has been awarded several permanent Public Art projects commissioned by different cities and private collectors in cities such as: New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Miami, among others. Ocamposilva has also have many Juried Public Art Outdoor exhibitions throughout the states: Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, California, South Dakota, Colorado, North and South Carolina, Missouri, Georgia, New York, Connecticut, which has given them experience working in public art.
Reviews
[edit]* Sculptures Dance On East River Park Promenade, NYC
* Monumental Sculpture: “Reaching for Knowledge”
* New public art in Oldsmar-“Winner’s Way,” a 16-foot-tall, interactive metal sculpture.
* Las Vegas Review Journal News | ‘Queen of Arts’ sculptures unveiled at arts center
* City of Jacksonville - New Downtown Public Art: Laura's Flower Sculpture Assembly and Installation
References
[edit]New York City Department of Parks and Recreation