Artists at Amplify

Arroyo Repertory welcomed the following artists and the submission of their artwork for display at Amplify 2020. Each artist provided their information in the hopes that their work intrigues others in the spirit of diversity, community, and artistic inclusion.

Rosalinda Ruiz

Title: "Ascension"

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Statement:

This painting was inspired by beautiful, strong mujeres that have guided me through the most extraordinary places inside the realms of my dreams. The moon Goddess Coyolxuatli is ascending into the vast sky created with oil paint and spray paint. The red algae and frog constellation were created with oil paint to represent the healing and cleansing of madre tierra.

Bio

Parents migrated from Mexico, Guerrero, to Santa Barbara. She comes from a family of six. Rosalinda was born and raised in Santa Barbara, a gorgeous place by the beach and mountains can't get any better than that! She is currently a Center Director for an all girls after school program. Rosalinda is someone who tries to inspire those around through art. She loves working with youth and helping develop consciousness through art. Work has also been displayed at Woodbury University, Los Angeles, Mujeres de Maiz 2009 Art Exhibit, and has had a solo exhibition at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Contact: rruiz0912@gmail.com

Instagram: Mi_viaje_

Venmo: Rosalinda-Ruiz

Rosalinda Ruiz

Capt. James V

Title: “Self,” “Perseverance,” and “Good Guy”

Bio

Capt. James is from Pasadena. After graduating from Pasadena High School, he entered college as an athlete; he eventually enrolled in the Art School in Philadelphia and later found his way to San Diego, where he embarked on his journey as a working artist. He participated in multiple group shows and festivals, both individually and with LZY Genius, a collaborative with his brother. To date he has been involved in multiple residencies, solo showings, group shows, online exhibitions, public performance events, and murals.

Contact: the.lazy.gns@gmail.com

Website: lzygenius.com

Instagram: Capt__lg

Venmo: Captjames

Capt. James V

J. Branson Strozier

Title: “State of the Union”

Contact: stateofgrace108@msn.com

Website: www.fineartamerica.com/art/jeron+strozier

Instagram: @jrstrozier

J. Branson Strozier

Katie McGuire

Title: “Michael”

“Girl With Black Hair”

“Man in a field of Flowers and Arrows”

“Richard”

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Contact: KatieSMcGuire@gmail.com

Website: www.KatieMcGuireArtwork.weebly.com

Instagram: @KatieSMcGuire

Venmo: @Katherine-McGuire-15

Katie McGuire

Various Artists

Title: “Why We Protest"

Statement

The Y.A.A, or Young Activist Artists, created “Why We Protest” to reflect upon racism in America and inspire viewers to take action. Created remotely by art students around the world, “Why We Protest” uses original animation and score to remind us of the past and present injustices, answering the question, “Why We Protest.” The Y.A.A. continues to remotely create art activism, welcoming passionate artists of all talents to join.

Artist Information:

James Fall

Email: jamesfall@alum.calarts.edu

Instagram: @antarcticahorsegirl

Venmo: @moneyphonetimezone

Macy Mae Cowart

Email: youngactivistsartists@gmail.com

Instagram: @macymaecowart / @YoungActivistsArtists

Website: www.macymaecowart.com

Venmo: Macy-Cowart

Anant Shah

Pronouns: He/him