Birthplace

Born in 1949, Quemado de Güines, Las Villas, Cuba.

Emigrated to the United States with his family in 1965.

Jorge-Alberto González lives and works in Baltimore, Maryland. He paints under the name of Jorge Alberto.

Education

1994-1995  – The Florence Academy of Fine Arts and The John Michael Angel Studios. Florence, Italy.

1991-1994 – Certificate of completion. Schuler School of Fine Arts. Baltimore, MD.

1976-1977 – Bachelor of Fine Arts. The School of Visual arts in New York City, New York.

1969-1972 – Certificate of completion. The School of Visual Arts, New York City, New York.

Exhibitions

2019 –Troika Gallery “Jorge Alberto, To fool the eye, trompe l’oeil paintings”. (One men show), Easton MD.

Principle Gallery “International Guild of realism 14^th Annual International Juried Exhibition”, Alexandria, VA.

2018 – The Sugarman Peterson Gallery “International Guild of realism 13^th Annual International Juried Exhibition”, Santa Fe, NM.

Principle Gallery “Annual Small Works Exhibition”, Alexandria, VA.

Troika Gallery “Anniversary Show Group Show”, Easton, MD.

2017 Annual Small Works Exhibition, Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA.

Grand Art under a grant, Troika Gallery, Easton MD.

2016 – John F. Peto Studio Museum “Trompe l’oeil International Juried Art Exhibition 2016 Peto Biennial”, Island Heights, NJ .

Principle Gallery “Root to Bloom juried exhibition”, Alexandria, VA.

Principle Gallery “The Language of Objects: A Still Life Invitational at Principle Gallery”, Alexandria, VA.

2015 – Principle Galley “International Guild of Realism 10th Annual Exhibition”, Alexandria, VA.

International Guild of Realism “Masterworks Museum Exhibition” Traveling Museum Exhibition.

Troika Gallery “Sixty Stellar Paintings for under $600”, Easton, MD.

2014 – Robert Lange Studios “International Guild of Realism 9th Annual Exhibition”, Charleston, SC.

2013 – Principal Gallery “Group Still Life Invitational”, Alexandria, VA.

2012 – Principal Gallery “The Boston International Fine Art Show” Boston, MA.

2011 – Arcadia Gallery “The Los Angeles Art Show”, New York City, NY.

Troika Gallery “Painting the Town Cuban”, Gallery highlight works of Cuban artist Jorge Alberto, Easton MD.

2010 – International Guild of Realism “The Illusion of Reality”, Traveling Museum Exhibition.

Principle Gallery “The Boston International Fine Art Show”, Boston Center for the Arts, Boston, MA.

2008-2010 – International Guild of Realism “The New Reality: The Frontier of Realism in the 21st Century” . Traveling Museum Exhibition.

Arcadia Gallery “Art Miami Annual Exhibition”, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FA.

2003 – Bryant Galleries “Metaphors of Being: Images Inspired by the woks of William Faulkner” New Orleans, LA.

2001 – International Biannual Exhibition of Contemporary Art. (Invitational) Fortezza da Basso.-Florence, Italy

2000 – Paper, Rock, Scissors Gallery “To be or not to be”, (Solo Show), Baltimore, MD.

1999 – Banco Santander International “Music for the Eyes, Paintings with a musical themes”, Miami, FLA.

1998 – Tarrytown Gallery. Austin, TX.

1997 – Eastern National Bank. Solo Show, Miami, FLA.

Art America ‘ 96. Miami Beach Convention Center.-Miami Beach, FLA.

1996 – National Association for the Bilingual Education “Hispanic Reflections” Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, FLA,

Collections

“Official Portrait of Former Governor Martin O’Malley”, Maryland State House, Annapolis, MD. USA. 2017

“Portrait of Mayor Martin O’Malley”, Baltimore City Hall, Baltimore, MD. USA. 2010

Painting for the “George Young” Hall and Library. Collage of Calvert Hall. Towson, MD, USA. 2008

“The Artist Pallet”, Eastern National Bank, Miami, FLA. USA. 1996

“Lemons and a Chinese vase”, Banco Santander International, Miami, FLA. USA. 1996

Publications and Reviews

“Today’s Masters, Capturing the Spirit of Music and Dance” Volume 15.

Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, February 2018. Page 059.

“Painting a narrative, Still Life with Jorge Alberto”, Volume 107.

International Artist Magazine, February/March 2016, Page 70/77.

“The Language of Objects: A Still Life Invitational at Principle Gallery”.

American Art Collector Magazine, April 2016

“From Classical to Contemporary, Volume 131, American Art Collector Magazine, September 2016, Page 077.

“Beauty in Realism”, Volume 109, American Art Collector Magazine, November 2014, Page 158.

“Artist of the month 2009”, The Artist’s Magazine, January 2009.

“Jorge Alberto finds his inspiration has classical themes”, Mill Valley Cultural Arts, The Umbrella,  February, 2008, Page 5.

Orange and Sardines, ( Poets and Artists ) Fall 2008.

The Best Art of 2006 – 30 Award-Winning Works,

The Artist’s Magazine, December 2006, Page 58 and 70.

“Art of the Show, Inaugural Emerging Artist ’05”, Arts & Antiques Magazine, 2005.

“Competition Spotlight. Jorge Alberto”, The Artist’s Magazine, February 2005. Page 68.

“The Best Art of 2004” The Artist’s Magazine, February 2004.

“The Traveling Collector” Arts & Antiques Magazine, April 2004.

How did you paint that? “100 ways to paint still life and florals” Page 9.

International Artist Magazine, 2004

Newspaper Articles

“Premiado Artista Cubano en Florencia”, article by Armando Alvares Brabo, Nuevo Herald, February 17, 2002.

“La Biennale dell’arte incorona I suoi Re”, article by Simona Maggiorelli, La Nazione, December 16, 2001 Florence, Italy.

“The Trompe LÓeil Paintings of Jorge Alberto González” article by Jon Eikenberg, Gay Life, December 2000.

“La Musica en la Pintura” article by Armando Alvares Brabo, Art critic, Nuevo Herald, March, 1999.

“De Todo y Para Todos” article by Jesus Vega, Exitos, Page “Galeria”June 5, 1997.

Awards and Honors:

Best of Show and Best Trompe l’oeil painting Awards. First place. International Guild of Realism 10th Annual Exhibition, 2015.

International Guild of Realism 9th Annual Exhibition. Best of show Trompe l’oeil Award. 2014.

28th Annual Art Competition. Finalist. The Artists’ Magazine. 2011.

Artist of the month. The Artist’s Magazine. 2009.

Still Life /Florals. Second Place. International Artist Magazine. 2006.

23rd Annual Art Competition. Mention of Honor. The Artist’s Magazine. 2005

23rd Annual Art Competition. Finalist.The Artist’s Magazine. 2005.

23rd Annual Art Competition. Finalist. The Artist’s Magazine. 2005.

23rd Annual Art Competition. Finalist. The Artist’s Magazine.2005

Still Life and Portrait. Finalist. The Artist’s Magazine. 2004.

Still Life /Florals. Finalist. International Artist Magazine. 2003.

Still-Life-Objects of Delight. Second place. International Artist Magazine. 2002.

Lorenzo il Magnifico. Bronze Medal in Painting.

International Biannual of Contemporary Art, Florence, Italy. 2001

Hispanic Reflections. Best of Show. The National Association for the Bilingual. 1996.

The Florida Society of Fine Arts International Competition Exhibition. Mention of Honor. 1993

Member of the Following Organization:

International Guild of realism, Joined in 2010.

Current Representation

Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA, USA. Website: principlegallery.com – Phone: 703-739-9326

Troika Gallery, Easton, MD, USA. Website: www.troikagallery.com – Phone: 410-770-9190.