Jorge Alberto González, a prominent contemporary realist artist, was born in Cuba in 1949. In 1965, he emigrated to the United States with his family, seeking new opportunities. After completing his studies at Union Hill High School in 1969, González enrolled at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He graduated with honors and a certificate of completion in 1972. Desiring to further his education, he returned to the same institution in 1976, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Graphic Design the following year.

In 1978, Mr. González relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, where he spent 18 years working as a graphic designer for WJZ-TV13’s Graphic Art Department. His artistic journey took a significant turn in 1991 when he began attending the Schuler School of Fine Arts. Under the guidance of master artist Ann D. Schuler, he honed his craft for four years. In 1994, he moved to Florence, Italy, to study under John Michael Angel. After a year, he returned to the United States, making Pembroke Pines, Florida, his home. However, in 1983, he went back to Baltimore to focus on developing his art career.

As a contemporary realist, Mr. González specializes in “trompe l’oeil,” a technique that creates the illusion of three-dimensionality on a two-dimensional surface. His artistic passion began in childhood, influenced by the old masters he admired through art books, with the encouragement of his parents. This interest led him to deeply appreciate the realistic qualities found in the works of esteemed artists such as Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci, and Diego Velázquez.

González’s paintings emerge from a profound fascination with light and illusion. His creative process involves immersing himself in the subjects he plans to paint, allowing him to build familiarity and a meaningful connection to his work.

Throughout his career, Mr. González has received numerous accolades. Notably, he was awarded the “Lorenso il Magnifico” bronze medal in painting at the 2001 Florence International Biennial of Contemporary Art held in Florence, Italy. His artwork is housed in various private residences across the United States and Europe and is included in several public collections, such as Calvert Hall College High School, George B. Young Hall, Baltimore City Hall Building, and the State House in Annapolis, Maryland.

Currently, Jorge Alberto González lives and works in Baltimore, Maryland, creating art under the name “Jorge Alberto.”