Rolando Diaz
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Rolando Diaz
Rolando Diaz roe41@hotmail.com | 972.897.5734 Dallas based Cuban /American artist Rolando Diaz, believes art is the expression of life. Everything we see, feel, touch, smell and hear, in one way or another, become part of the images expressed on the canvas. It is this thought that becomes the basis for the work of this Fine Artist. Born in Havana, Cuba , to a Cuban immigrant businessman who fled an oppressive Communist regime, Diaz learned early that there are those who will go through life with little or nothing they can call their own. Touched by this thought, the artist has traveled to many countries to personally experience what poverty truly is. In so doing, it has touched the heartstrings and been able to raise many funds for those in need. His travels through Switzerland, France, Hungary, Austria, Italy, Honduras, England, Canada, Guatemala, Africa, Brazil, Mexico and many other places, has brought him back to the original European influences in Havana. The island once conquered by the Spaniards and the French. The old Havana city is full of European detail. Its architecture, monuments, narrow cobble stone streets, palms and the ocean reflect the bohemian life style. Diaz has been able to exhibit nationally and internationally, and has collectors in both. Some who enjoy Diaz’s work include, Liza Minnelli, Rob Thomas, BJ and Gloria Thomas, Courtney Rainwater and many others. With a PBS special that aired in the US, Canada and Russia, Diaz received additional international attention. The artist has also been able to paint live with great musicians such as Seth Simmons, Jewel, Manhattan Transfer, George Winston, David Moneit and BJ Thomas, The Dallas Wind Symphony to name a few. Diaz has also performed live for a special event for President Bush. Diaz believes his gifts are from God, and continues to use them to bring excitement to the eyes of the viewer, and relate messages sometimes hidden about life. Selected Works: Gallery Shows: LA Thompson Gallery 209 Gallery Florence Gallery Breckenridge Gallery Alexander and Victor Fine Art Abilene Christian University Lipscomb University Pepperdine University Jannette Kennedy Gallery (Private home/estate shows) Museum Shows: Weinfeld Museum, California One man show) Latin Museum of Fine Art, California The Grace Museum, Texas (One man show) Witte Museum, Texas Bass Museum, Miami Beach Dallas Museum of Art, Texas The Mac Museum, Texas Private Collectors: National and International Mr. John Holland Mr. and Mrs. Al Garrett Courtney Rainwater Carlson Worldwide BJ Thomas Featured: Channel 8, Tampa, Dallas Channel 4 Channel 51 Dallas Morning News Arts and Culture/DFW Coral Gables News Turtle Creek News Park Cities News White Rock Lake Weekly PBS Chicago Tribune Orlando News TeleMundo Elite Luxury, Brazil Quik Paper City ACU News SMU News FIU News The Guide The Gospel Advocate Holywood News South Beach News Miami Herald Abilene News Lubbock News Rockchester College News Celebrity Performances Jose Feliciano George Winston David Benoit BJ Thomas / The carolinas/ Arlington Texas / Austin Texas Najie Johnnie Cash Carter / Nashville Tn. The Gatlin Brothers / Nashville Tn. Jewel Manhattan Transfer Amy Grant Arturo Saldovan Jesse Cooke Robyn Floyd Tower of Power Gustavo Tolosa Seth Simmons Patrice Pike / Austin / Houston / Dallas Peter White Rita Coolige Diana Reeves Acoustic Alchemy Spyro Gyra Peter White Billy Crockett / Blue Rock/ Wimberly, Tx Debbie Gibson / Famous Paramount Studios Dallas Wind Symphony (The Meyerson, Dallas) Scott and Caryl Parker / Rockchester College Kirk Whalun Acapella/ George Pendegrass Euforia Performances: ( Live painting with accompaniment of composer pianist Seth Simmons) www.euforialive.com Euforia Theatre Waldorf Astoria, NY Paramount Studios, Holiwood Hyde Park, Tampa Islesworth, Orlando Blue and Gold Diamond Towers, Miami Beach Gathering of the Titans, Boston Puerto Rico, San Juan Pepperdine University, Malibu Moody Gardens, Galveston (The Gift of Christmas Show) ZaZa Hotel, Dallas ATT Plaza, Dallas Bass Hall, Ft Worth Beaumont, Texas Longview - Cherokee Club Private Estates, USA Euforia Theater Highest Bids from Auctions: $25,000....The Pegasus Project/Dallas $20,000....The Grace Foundation/Austin $19,000....The Lamp Lighter Association/Dallas Schools Attended: Southwest High School/ Miami, Fla. ACU - Abilene Christian University/ Abilene, Tx Amarillo College/ Amarillo Tx Other PErformances: Gualadajara Mexico/ Palacio de Hierro San Juan, Puerto Rico Kisimu, Africa Cap Haitian, Haiti Itu, Brazil Rio, Brazil San Paulo, Brazil Documentary: Recapturing Cuba/PBS http://artandseek.net/2008/06/13/webcast-recapturing-cuba-anartists-journey/ Awards: Bass Museum/Best of Show 3rd Place Foremost Wine Label Award Best Universities Cartooning/Texas, Oklahoma Who’s Who Mr. Talent Mr. Southwest Silver knight Award Lions Club Award Rotary Club Service Award Outstanding Community Partner Award Distinguished Alumni Citation, ACU DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) Appreciation Award Dallas International Film Festival 2011/Artist in residence Links: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xby0zm_the-artists-ofeuforia-rolando-diaz_creation http://review.bluerocktexas.com/files/v2/scratching-into-it. pdf 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