Saul Alegria's Intuitive Animal Paintings and Ceramics at COOPER COLE
In Toronto, COOPER COLE showcases a solo exhibition featuring paintings and ceramic sculptures by Saul Alegria, an artist from Richmond, California. This event is organized in collaboration with NIAD (Nurturing Independence through Artistic Development), a vital part of the Bay Area arts scene since 1982 that aids artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Alegria, who has been with NIAD since 2007, creates vibrant animal imagery inspired by books at the center. His ceramic works combine both real and imagined creatures, driven by instinct. In 2023, one of his paintings was acquired by the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) during the significant exhibition “Into The Brightness.” He has also shown his work at Bedford Gallery, Sage Studio, Narrative, Sonoma State University, and Petaluma Arts Center.
Key facts
- Saul Alegria's solo exhibition at COOPER COLE, Toronto, features paintings and ceramic sculptures.
- The exhibition is organized in partnership with NIAD in Richmond, CA.
- NIAD has supported artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1982.
- Alegria paints animals from images found in books at NIAD, using intuitive color combinations.
- His ceramic sculptures include both familiar and invented creatures.
- Alegria's work was in the exhibition 'Into The Brightness' at the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA).
- OMCA acquired one of Alegria's paintings for its permanent collection in 2023.
- Alegria has worked at NIAD Art Center since 2007.
Entities
Artists
- Saul Alegria
Institutions
- COOPER COLE
- NIAD (Nurturing Independence through Artistic Development)
- Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)
- Bedford Gallery
- Sage Studio
- Narrative
- Sonoma State University
- Petaluma Arts Center
Locations
- Toronto
- Canada
- Richmond
- California
- United States
- Walnut Creek
- Austin
- Texas
- Oakland
- Rohnert Park
- Petaluma