GERARDO OYOLA Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Color, Image, and Rhythm are some of the characteristics that distinguish the work of Gerardo Oyola, a style self called "Caribbean Cubism".

His works exemplify the creole flavor and the cultural essence of the Caribbean in a clean and unique imagery, combining a palette of vibrant, fresh, and expressionist colors.

From the age of nine, Oyola worked in every medium, including watercolor, acrylic, oil, ink, pencil and even tempera. As a teenager, he presented his artworks at international shows, which opened the door to his first one-man show at the age of 19. Today, he is a more defined artist whose style transpires melody, energy, and existence in a contemporary approach.

His paintings are in the collection of people in the entertainment and business world, art collectors as well as private and charity groups.

In 2000, Gerardo Oyola was chosen for "Catalogo", a People & Arts production about his artistic life, which was featured on the Discovery Channel Latin America.

Oyola has received various art awards and honors and has exhibited through solo and group exhibits in France, Spain, Japan, Norway, Latin America and United States.

Art Exhibits: Click to go to the Exhibits page

Awards/Special Events:

• Discovery Channel/People & Arts Catalog selected for a short documentary on eight Latin American artists residing in Miami. (2000-2001)
• Puerto Rico Convention Bureau Christmas Cards (2000) "Parranda Sanjuanera"
• Roberto Clemente Excellence Award in the Arts (1998)
• First Place National Award, Johnnie Walker Black Label National Hispanic Art Competition (1997)
• Most Distinguished Young Adult of Puerto Rico in the Arts, UNESCO of Puerto Rico (1986)
• Amparo Arana Award (1986)