Alexander Acosta Osorio
Alexander Acosta Osorio
Artist born in Bogotá, Colombia.
Alexander is a graduate of Journalism and Mass Communication from the American University in Bulgaria and Fine Arts from LaGuardia Community College at The City University of New York. Alexander works primarily with digital multimedia in the forms of blogging, digital photography, video, interventions, publications and exhibitions.
Between 2003 and 2009 in New York City Alexander was exposed to a wealth of art influences from some of the most recognized artists of our time that helped him develop a range of work that led to photography. In his images Alexander explores the relationships of his subjects with their immediate surroundings. He is interested in how these relationships change the way we perceive ourselves and how they change the way we look at things.
In 2009 Alexander moved to Bulgaria to pursue his university studies. This would be the starting point of a new phase in his photography exploration that continues to this day:
"When I first came to Bulgaria I was amused by this often neglected but vibrant and emblematic country. Living here and experiencing Bulgaria first-hand has helped me to see beyond the surface and visually capture the magic of Bulgaria and its peoples. Now I record life as it’s presented to me. It’s a never-ending discovering process. In my photographs I aim to portrait the Bulgarian experience in all its uniqueness with dignity and truth."
EXHIBITIONS:
EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHY MONTH at SAMCA: Sofia Arsenal Museum for Contemporary Art, 2011.
SOLO EXHIBITION: American University in Bulgaria, 2010.
SOMOS: Latino Heritage. LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York, 2009.
INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS SHOW, LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York, 2007.
WORKS ON PAPER: FLUX Factory, Long Island City, New York, 2006.
SAON de EXPACE#3. AG Gllery, Williamsbourg, Brookly, 2005 - 2006.
THOUSAND DRAWINGS: Artists Space SOHO, New York, 2005 - 2008.
EDUCATION:
B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication. The American Univeristy in Bulgaria, 2012.
A.S. Fine Arts. LaGuardia Community Colleg, City University of New York, 2008.
International Business. Politecnico Grancolombiano, 2000-2003.
USEFUL LINKS:
PHOTOGRAPHY
Saatchi ONLINE http://www.saatchionline.com/deacosta
Facebook PAGE https://www.facebook.com/Alexander-Acosta-Osorio-Photography-182890015056167/
FILM/VIDEO
FILM CREDITS https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9216709/
VIDEO REELS https://vimeo.com/user4592826
BLOGGING:
Facebook PAGE https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderAcostaOsorioPage/
Media BLOG http://www.alexanderacostaosorio.wordpress.com
Journal BLOG http://www.mybulgarianlife.blogspot.com/
Google ARTS & CULTURE https://artsandculture.google.com/usergallery/gAKSOfDReVSJKg
Behance NETWORK https://www.behance.net/alexanderacostaosori
When Alexander is not dedicating his time to the arts, culture, or education, he is making a living providing support as a project manager for private and independent business ventures. He also loves spending time outdoors ,cooking, and day-dreaming with his son.
More at:
LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-acosta-osorio-540a861a/
