Puerto Rican Artist
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Elizabeth Erazo Baez
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Elizabeth E.
Baez Puerto
Rican Artist
ELIZABETH BAEZ PUERTO RICO PINTA LOS COLORES DE EMOCIONES SOLO ENCONTRADAS EN UN TRANQUILO PAISAJE O EN LA CARA DE UN INFANTE “Puedo aún recordar la alegría que sentí cuando sostuve un pincel en kindergarten, la libertad de expresión que representaba. Este sentimiento nunca me ha dejado. El arte es mi conexión con Dios”. La artista ELIZABETH BAEZ cree firmemente que Dios es el secreto de su fundamento artístico. Sus pinturas proyectan una diversidad de temas que despiertan sentimientos de encuentros fraternales con la naturaleza humana, idisioncracias familiares y amor maternal. Nacida en Brooklyn, Nueva York, de padres puertorriqueños, BAEZ obtuvo un conocimiento de estos dos mundos desde muy tierna edad, cuando su familia se mudó a la Isla del Encanto. Durante esta época de transformación, adquirió el conocimiento y el orgullo de su herencia cultural y lazos familiares. Estas nuevas experiencias en su vida la condujeron a descubrir nuevas aptitudes que pedían ser liberadas. “Aún durante esta época, el arte fue siempre una gran parte de mi vida, al pasar cada momento libre dibujando”, recuerda BAEZ. La artista utiliza colores vívidos que evocan emociones. En su técnica, captura el alma de cada pintura ondulando sus pinceladas en un sentimiento de alegría, desesperación o esperanza. “El arte parece llamarme con esta necesidad de expresión, de ser visto, de ser compartido”, explica BAEZ al referirse a la razón de exaltar tales sentimientos en su obra de arte. “Creo que el arte es mi conexión con Dios, que es por lo que llama tan fuertemente para ser compartido”. En su variedad de posiblidades, BAEZ nos muestra paisajes, retratos, naturaleza muerta y arte contemporáneo.Por ejemplo, “Nobody’s Child” expresa el miedo y el aislamiento de un niño sin hogar. Conmueve las fibras de nuestro corazón porque todo el mundo ha tenido este tipo de sentimiento en un momento u otro. “Pinto en las horas tempranas de la mañana, en la noche, siempre que tengo un momento”, dice BAEZ entristecida por el poco tiempo que tiene en su vida tan ocupada, como esposa, madre de dos niños y sus trabajbola de energía dentro de mí que no me deja hasta que es soltada sobre el lienzo”.
En agudo contraste con “Nobody’s Child”, su pintura “Mother Joy” nos brinda un abrazo de colores tan intenso que uno siente la conexión entre una madre y su pequeño. Se parece a una escena de María, la madre de las madres, con el Hijo de Dios, Jesús. “Pinto niños porque ellos hablan tal como es, si es triste o feliz, sus expresiones faciales son tan vívidas que son muy fácil de describir”, nos asegura la artista. “Parece que cuando más cerca quiero estar de Dios, más claras son las imágenes que veo”. os diarios. “
Groups and Memberships:
President, NACOPRW • National Conference of Puerto Rican Woman, Inc.
El Centro Cultural de Puerto Rico de Sur de la Florida, Inc.
2009 Miami Local Advisory Board ASPIRA of Florida, Inc.
On committee 2007, 2008, 2009 for the Silver Angels benefiting THE WOMAN'S CANCER ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMIPROFESA • The Puerto Rican Professional Association of South Florida
The Puerto Rican Chamber of South Florida
Florida Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
U.T.B. UNITED THIRD BRIDGE, INC.Puerto Rican Cultural Society
of Palm Beach County ,Inc.Cultural Center of Puerto Rico of Orlando
Palm Beach State College Sponsored by The ASPIRA Club Elizabeth Erazo Baez Solo Art Exhibition "The Caribbean Experience" FUNDRAISER Exhibition October 27 - November 17, 2011 Jan & Gary Dario Gallery Humanities Building - First floor 4200 Congress Ave. Lake Worth, FL 33461
Broward College “Reflections of Nature” EXHIBITION DATES: September 12 – November 17, 2011 A Hispanic Heritage Group Art Exhibition • ELIZABETH ERAZO BAEZ • NATALIE BAEZ • CESAR BARROSO • MARLENE GASIBA • LANDAETA • CLAUDIA OJEDA • ALEXANDER QUILES • LIONEL SANCHEZ • RAQUEL TORRENT Broward College Administrative Art Space – 12th Floor 111 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Caribbean Heritage Month Elizabeth Erazo Baez Fine Art Solo Exhibit June 1- 30, 2011 Sunset Lakes Community Center 2801 SW 186th Avenue Miramar, FL 33029Ana G. Méndez University System Juried Group Art Exhibition "Through Women’s Eyes" • "A través de los ojos de la mujer" Featuring talented Hispanic artists in South Florida April 29 - June 30, 2011
47th Annual Rotary Key Biscayne Art Festival (Miami, Fl.) March 19th & 20th, 2011 Juried group exhibition
Crossroads at Palm Beach State College celebrates Women’s History Month in March March 3, 2011 5:00–7:00pm Humanities Building and Stage West - Palm Beach State College, Humanities Building 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461In Celebration of Women Art ExhibitionCarnaval on the Mile Saturday, March 05 & Sunday, March 06, 2011 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Juried group exhibition
Ana G. Méndez University System cordially invites you to the opening reception of the latest exhibition at theAna G. Méndez Art Gallery Hispanic Heritage Group Art Exhibition Our Culture, Our Diversity, Our Strength Nuestra Cultura, Nuestra Diversidad, Nuestras Fortalezas Exhibition October 15, 2010 to January 15, 2011 South Florida Campus Miramar Park of Commerce
Broward College District Board of Trustees, President J. David Armstrong, Jr. and Exhibit Curator Elizabeth Erazo Baez Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit “Faces of Latin America” September 23, 2010 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Exhibit runs through December 3, 2010 Broward College Silent Auction to benefit ASPIRA of Florida Featuring the work of Hispanic artists: Jorge Arango – Natalie Baez - Elizabeth Erazo Baez - Maritza Bernal Florencia Lopez Diez - Cristina Keller – Francisco Sheuat - Vaeta Zitman
ELIZABETH ERAZO SOLO ART EXHIBITION Sept. 24th, 2010
Millennia Atlantic University & Doral Chamber of Commerce. Portion of the proceeds of Art Exhibition and Silent Auction benefiting ASPIRA of Florida Miami-Dade ACE Scholarships
Benefit for Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center provides comprehensive prevention,
intervention and treatment service to children and youth with special health care needs and their families.
Fine Arts Exhibition showcasing the works of Elizabeth Erazo Baez Portion of proceeds benefit CDTC. Latin2Latin Offices at the Riverwalk Plaza
333 North New River Dr. East Ste. 1200 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 - Sept. 21st, 2010
Ana G. Méndez University System Juried art exhibit in the Ana G.Méndez Gallery "Dialogue on Diversity: a celebration of women in South Florida" March 22 to June 30th, 2010
Carnaval On The Mile March 6 & 7, 2010 Coral Gables, Florida. Booth Juried Group Exhibit
BORINQUEN HEALTH CARE ART EXPO
DEC. 2, 2009 - March 2010 MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT, 100 NE 38 Street, Miami, FL 33137 Suite # 3 Celebrates Art Basel Group Art Juried Exhibit
The Broward College District Board of Trustees, President J. David Armstrong, Jr. and ¡Viva Broward! present The Hues of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela A group art exhibit celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month • Elizabeth E. Baez, curator • German Molino • Hansi Cabrera • Marcy Grosso • Meme Ferre • Natalie Baez • Victor Madero Broward College 111 Las Olas Boulevard - 12th floor Art Space Fort Lauderdale, Florida September 23 through November 12, 2009
"Small Works, Big Idea Vol. I" of over 50 local, national and international artists. Da Vinci's Gallery 2914 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables, FL 33134 On exhibit September 4 - October 31, 2009
Elizabeth Erazo Baez "Tropical Landscapes" Solo Exhibition September 15 to October 15, 2009 Library Reception Saturday October 10th, 2009 Broward County Library- NW Regional Library 3151 University Drive Coral Springs, Fl. 33065
Voices and Expressions of the Hispanic Soul in South Florida Group Exhibition
Elizabeth Erazo Baez on exhibit representing Puerto Rico Ana G. Méndez University System
South Florida Campus, Miramar Park of Commerce 3520 Enterprise Way, Miramar, Fl 33025
Caribbean - American Art Fair A Caribbean Group Art Exhibition African American Research Library and Cultural Center,
2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 August 1- August 22, 2009
Will feature world famous artist Purvis Young and acclaimed artists: Dania Sierra, Orestes Bouzon and Damien Cruz from Cuba; Elizabeth Erazo Baez representing Puerto Rico; international artist Jerry Karl Craig, Vaughn Tucker and "Elgo" from Jamaica; and local South Florida artists Charles Mills, Donald andRonald McKnight.The Woman's Cancer Association of the University of Miami Presents Silver Angels Tea & Art Show Eden Roc Saturday, February 28,2009
Invitation design and Committee member,Curator coordinator of Art Show. www.silverangeltea.com
Carnival on the Mile Coral Gables FL Juried Show The 11 th annual Carnaval on the Mile Cultural Festival will be held March 7 & 8, 2009.Wirtz Gallery First National Bank of South Miami Hours Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 7887 North Kendall Drive Miami Fl 33156 Elizabeth Erazo Baez Solo Exhibition October 1 to November 28th, 2008 Silent Auction
Reception Wednesday, October 22, 2008
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The Broward College District Board of Trustees President J. David Armstrong, Jr. and ¡Viva Broward! The Colors of Hispanic Culture A group art exhibit celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month September 25 - December 5, 2008
"Puerto Rico and Its Landscapes" by
Elizabeth Erazo Baez Solo Exhbition
Exhibition September 15 to October 15, 2008 Broward County Library- Northwest Regional Library
Wynwood Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibit Hosted by ASPIRA of Florida, Inc. and Goldman Properties. Curator, Elizabeth Erazo Baez A Group Art Exhibition October 11, 2008
South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce First Annual Hispanic Heritage Expo/ Celebrando Nuestro Arte Y Cultura Hispana Group Exhibition Elizabeth Erazo Baez Representing Puerto Rico Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach Fl 33139
September 27, 2008 September 28, 2008Plumosa Elementary School of the Arts
Art Presentation to children grades K - 3 grade on 09/24/08 PROCER ORGANIZATIONWoman's Visions, Women's Arts 2008
Elizabeth Erazo Baez Honoree at the Indian River Community College
3209 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34950
March 20, 2008Carnaval on the Mile, Coral Gables Fl
Art Midtown
March 8-9, 2008 Juried show
Curator and participating artist
presented by Century 21 Premier Elite Realty & Fine Design 3470 East Coast Avenue, Miami Fl 33137 November 29, 2007
An evening of fine art from an elite group of South Florida artists. The exhibition was held in the spectacular setting of Two Midtown Miami, pre-Art Basel happening located just south of the design district. To benefit Silver Angels Silver Angels Fund for indigent cancer patients of Women's Cancer Association (WCA)
The Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board present Miami-Dade Hispanic Art Expressions Group Exhibit October 2007 Regions Bank 2800 Ponce De Leon Coral Gables Florida
Miami-Dade Hispanic Art Expressions Group Exhibit October 26 - November 7, 2007 Latin Quarter Cultural Center 1501 SW 8th Street Miami, Florida
Broward Community College, Ft. Lauderdale, FL DISTRICT BOARD of TRUSTEES Bank of America VIVA BROWARD! BCC President, J. David Armstrong, Jr. and curator Elizabeth Baez HISPANIC COLORS & FLAIR OCTOBER 10th - December 7, 2007Brushstrokes of Hispanic Heritage An Exhibition of Paintings September 13 through October 18, 2007 Group Exhibition Jan and Gary Dario Gallery Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth Campus. Sponsored by the PROCER Organization and the Palm Beach Community College
Puerto Rico Cultural Center of South Florida, Inc. jointly with the Miami-Dade County Public Library Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Thursday, October 25, 2007 Carnaval of Stories An exhibition of art of Puerto Rican artist Elizabeth Erazo Báez. West Kendall Regional Library
Broward Community College / South Regional Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with an Solo Exhibition by Elizabeth Erazo Baez October 8 through October 31, 2007
Silver Angels Tea
March 11, 2007 Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL. Art Exhibition- Silent Auction. The Woman's Cancer Association funds go directly to assist cancer patients in critical circumstances.Carnaval on the Mile, Coral Gables Fl Booth Exhibit March 2 - 4, 2007 Juried show
miArte Gallery International Group exhibit of 85 artists On Exhibit Dec - February 17, 2007
4th Annual Pinecrest Gardens Fine Arts Festival Juried art show January 20 & 21, 2007
Broward Community College's & Viva Broward Present Colors of Hispanic Heritage Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Group Exhibition October 12 through December 8, 2006
U.T.B. UNITED THIRD BRIDGE, INC. (321) 863-5165 www.fprhcc.org November 4, 2006 Group Art Exhibit 5th Hispanic Art Exhibit, Melbourne Art & Science Museum. Sponsor: United Third Bridge. Co-sponsor: FPRHCC
Latin Expressions Solo Art Exhibition Hispanic Heritage Month, Sep. 16 - Oct. 15, 2006 Northwest Regional Library 3151 University Drive Coral Springs, FL 33065Miami-Dade County - Hispanic Art Expressions 2006 Miami-Dade County, Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board's "Hispanic Art Expressions 2006" Group Exhibit Elizabeth Erazo Baez representing Puerto Rico
"The Power of Everlasting Nature" an impressive art exhibition by Artist ELIZABETH ERAZO BAEZ on exhibit July 3 - September 15, 2006 Citibank Richmond Heights Financial Center
•“Cuba’s Independence Day” Group Exhibit presented by the National Association of Hispanic Public Administrators” May 20, 2006 City of Miami-Dade County, Florida
Carnaval On The Mile March 4 & 5, 2006 Coral Gables, Florida. Booth Exhibit in the Artist's Village
Fantastically Female Exhibit March 17, 2006 Brevard Community College Moore Multicultural Center BREVARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, (COCOA), FLA. –
Discover Miami Calle Ocho - March 25, 2006
Brevard U.T.B. United Third Bridge, Inc. and the FL Puerto Rican/ /Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Presents U.T.B. 9th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade & 4th Art Exhibit Nov. 2005
La Oficina del Gobierno de Puerto Rico en el Sur de La Florida “Raíces Hispanas” Group Exhibit Elizabeth Erazo Baez representing Puerto Rico October 2005
Stephen P. Clark Center's, presented by the National Association of Hispanic Public Administrators "Hispanic Heritage Month 2005" Oct. 2005 Miami-Dade County
"Third Annual Miami-Dade Celebrates the Art of its Sister Cites"Group Exhibit Elizabeth Erazo Baez representing Puerto Rico September 15- October 15, 2005
"Latin Expressions" September 17 thru October 15, 2005 Solo Exhibition at Broward County Northwest Regional Library
Miami-Dade County, Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board's "Hispanic Art Expressions 2005" Group Exhibit Elizabeth Erazo Baez representing Puerto Rico Oct - Dec, 2005
The 2nd Annual National LATINA Symposium
September 8th & 9th, 2005, Washington, D.C. by Latina Style MagazineBrevard Community College Moore Multicultural Center "Fantastically Female!!!" March 2005
Citibank "A Sip of Wine...A taste of Heaven" Walter C. Young Center Saturday January 29, 2005
"Caribbean Expressions In Color" - Solo Exhibition Sponsored by BankUnited Bal Harbour- Florida May 2005
"Tropical Nostalgia" Solo Exhibition
Dale Malbry Hillsborough Community College Tampa September 12 through October 21, 2004"Arte De Hispanoamerica" Group Exhibition Oficina del Gobierno de Puerto Rico, Coral Gables Florida October 2004
U.S. Agriculture Miami Inspection Station Guest Speaker and Presentation Art Display In Celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month Thursday, September 23, 2004
Miami-Dade Celebrates the Art of its Sister Cites 2004 Photos of reception
Representing Puerto Rico Miami-Dade Celebrates the Art of its Sister Cites Miami-Dade College's Tower Theater September 10-26, 2004“LITTLE-ARTISTS OF THE CARIBBEAN” PRFAA - Cultural Camp for children. August 9-13, 2004
Tropical Rhythms, Colors and Light Collection • Citibank Financial Center 1600 Coral Way, Fl Solo Art Exhibition May-July 2004
"Seasoned with Spice", Miami Florida, Casa Juancho• April 2004
Cuarto Festival Puertorriqueño del Plátano, Miami Centro Cultural de Puerto en el Sur de la Florida, Inc • January 2004
Brevard County's Annual Puerto Rican Day - November 8-9, 2003 Puerto Rican/Hispanic Art Exhibit Brevard Museum of Art & Science Melbourne, FL
Hispanic Heritage Month Viva Broward! Ft. Lauderdale FL 10/2003
Hewitt Associates "Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration" September 19-26, 2003 Art Exhibition Orlando Florida
The Orlando City Hall "A Hispanic Perspective" August 4- September 15, 2003
Puerto Rican Parade of Tampa AWARDS April 2003
SECOND PUERTO RICAN CULTURAL NIGHT Centro Cultural de Puerto en el Sur de la Florida, Inc. Saturday, March 29, 2003 Pompano Beach, Florida
"Puerto Rico Y Sus Paisajes" at Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration • Solo Art Exhibit February 6, 2003
PROFESA's Puerto Rican Artists Exhibit Banco Popular March 21, 2003Festival del Plátano, Miami
Centro Cultural de Puerto en el Sur de la Florida, Inc • January 19, 2003Viva Broward! Ft. Lauderdale FL 10/2002 Carnival Cruise Line Auction Benefit Breast Cancer, September, 2002
Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of South Florida & SBA September, 2002
Music Fest Bayfront FL September 2002
Miami City Hall The 50th Anniversary of the Constitution of Puerto Rico July 25, 2002
DAVINCI'S Gallery, Coral Gables, Florida August 2002
Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of South Florida 10th Anniversary Radisson Mart June 8, 2002
PROFESA Puerto Rican Artist May 10, 2002 Coro de Campanas de Puerto Rico Hyatt, Florida
DAVINCI'S Gallery, International Show,Coral Gables, Florida March 2002
Coconut Grove Arts Festival with the South Florida Artwork Show; Florida -February 2002Red, White and Blue Exhibit, Vincent Gallery; Florida - October - December 2001
Les Journées Européennes du Partrimoine; France September 2001
Art on the Mile, The Coral Gables International Art Center, Florida - January through April, 2001
Coconut Grove Art and Craft Show; Florida April 2001 Coconut Grove Arts Festival, Streets of Mayfair; Florida -February 2001
Peppy's in the Gables, Featured Artist; Florida - October 2000
Hispanic Achievers Ambassador 2012 by the The Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners
Certificate of Appreciation Award Ana G. Mendez University System March 2010
National Conference of Puerto Rican Women, Inc. Miami Chapter Alicia Baró Achievement Award March 2010 Honoree
Centro Cultural de Puerto Rico en el sur de la Florida 10th Anniversary Appreciation Award February 2010
Noche de Estrellas Hispanic
Heritage All-Star Honoree October 2009
Friends of ASPIRA Award May 2009
Silver Angel Award The Woman's Cancer Association of UM February 2009
Certificate of Appreciation from the Centro Cultural of Puerto Rico of South Florida Inc. 2009
Certificate of Appreciation Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board March 2008
ASPIRA of Florida, Inc. Certificate of Appreciation for the Wynwood Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibit 2008
Awards / Reconigtions
Certificate of Appreciation from the Centro Cultural of Puerto Rico of South Florida Inc. 2008
Indian River Community CAwards / Recognitionsollege Woman's History Celebration Honoree 2008
Special Recognition Certificate Award Puerto Rican Cultural Society December 2007
Certificate of Appreciation from the National Association of Hispanic Public Administrators NAHPA 2007
Certificate of Appreciation from the Carlos Albizu University 2007
Certificate of Appreciation from the Centro Cultural of Puerto Rico of South Florida Inc. 2007
Certificate of Appreciation participation in support of Cuba's Independence Day from the Miami-Dade County 2006
Certificate of Appreciation from the Centro Cultural of Puerto Rico of South Florida Inc. 2006
Certificate of Appreciation from the The Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor /Third Annual Miami-Dade Sister Cities 2005
Certificate of Appreciation from the Centro Cultural of Puerto Rico of South Florida Inc. 2005
Certification in (Fine Art) Artes Plásticas Centro de Cultura Puertorriqueña de la Florida, Inc. inscribed by the Puerto Rican Cultural Institute 2005
Certificate of Appreciation from the National Association of Hispanic Public Administrators 2005
Awarded National Godmother of the Arts U.T.B. United Third Bridge, Inc. 2004
Certificate of Appreciation from the Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners 2004
Representing Puerto Rico "Miami-Dade Celebrates the Art of its Sister Cities
Award from the Puerto Rican Patron Saint Parade 2004
Certificate of Appreciation from the Centro Cultural of Puerto Rico of South Florida Inc. 2004
•Featured cover of El Festival Puertorriqueño del Plátano of El Centro Cultural de Puerto en el Sur de la Florida, Inc • Issues 2002 - 2010
Festival del Plátano 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Program Cover for Centro Cultural del Sur del FloridaPuerto Rico Places To Go 2008/2009
PROFESA 2008/2009 Directory
Featured Artist CoverFeature Article Latina Style Magazine 2008
Sun Sentinel Newspaper Article 12/24/07
Baez Art Featured:Hispanic Unity by Thompson Hospitality Compass Group "Hispanic American Heritage" 2007 Featured Artist
•InFocus Magazine; March/April 2007 Issue
•Florida Realidades, published by Prentice Hall Civics ©2007 Middle Grades School Educational book, Pub. Date: Feb. 2006
•Art Business News; March 2004 Issue "Latin Art Strikes Salsa Beat with Hispanics"
•Diálogo Magazine Center of Latino Research DePaul University; Chicago 2003, 2004 and 2007
Diálogo Issue #7 Cover Diálogo Magazine,
A publication of the Center for
Latino Research at DePaul University
•La Opinión Puertorriqueña; March 2004 Issue “Elizabeth Baez, Su Pintura Le Canta A Puerto Rico”
•InFocus Magazine; March/April 2004 Issue
Lifetime Network's Program, "The Division" Apartment set of Police Woman Character, "Magda Ramirez", starting season 4 in January 2004.
Festival de Pastel 2003 in Orocovis Puerto Rico Program Cover for Credicentro Coop and Festival Del Pastel, Inc.