Manuel Palacio
Bacardi Limited Biennal at the Bermuda National GalleryBacardi Limited Biennial 2002Artists featured in the Bermuda National Gallery's BiennialsBacardi Ltd.Biennial 1994Biennial 1996Bacardi Biennial 1998Bacardi Ltd Biennial 2000

old work horse on betsy's friend by manuel palacio

Old Work Horse on Betsy's Friend

wood, metal and nylon rope

78 x 43 x 5 inches


Manuel Palacio American, born September 21, 1964



artist statement
Every now and then I wonder why I do art. Then out of nowhere, there it is — a song, a verse, a colour that just makes me appreciate my very soul, my reason for being. So I go on building on my experience, trying new ways, collaborating, intercoursing, again and again... until... I don't wonder for long. I just enjoy.

education
1987- Maryland Institute College of Art, B.A.

solo exhibitions
1997- Masterworks Foundation, "Artists Up Front Street"
1999- Masterworks Foundation, "Artists Up Front Street", "I'is"

selected group exhibitions
1983- Corcoran Institute of Art
- Travelling exhibition, National Finals for Honour Students. honourable mention
1987- Maryland Institute of Art Senior Art Show
1996- Bermuda National Gallery, 2nd Biennial
1997- Bermuda Society of Arts, "Masterworks Artists up Front Street"
- Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard, juried Jazz show
- Bermuda Society of Arts, one of two "Best in show"
1998- Bermuda National Gallery, Bacardi Limited Biennial

portrait commissions
1983- George Petricci, wife "Lucy"
- Betty Young,, "Tashia"
1986- Reverend Catchings, daughter "Stephanie"
- Jackie Maynard, "Marcelina"
- Richard Brinson, "Ali", "Michele"

awards
1983- Prince George's Country High School, Honourable Mention
1997- Bermuda Society of Arts, one of Best in show