BIOGRAPHY                                                                                                                                      

Graciela Nardi was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. During her years of painting, Graciela became fascinated with the New York-based movement of Abstract Expressionism. Expression through color is how she describes her works . In her work, Graciela used an array illusionist devices . She expresses all of this through colors and texture. The painting’s entire surface is covered with animated brushstrokes, drips, layers, and different medium. She is one of what may be called  “post-abstract” painters.

In her style and technique the fictive space is made up of layer upon layer of net that “mirror” her own life and feelings. Her works explores the relationship between two-dimensional painting and three-dimensional  sculpture, that she constructs locating her in the innovative art “Combine”.

EDUCATION

Vinci School of Art – Buenos Aires, Argentina

School of Art – Barcelona, Spain

Art Workshops – Puerto Rico, New Orleans and California

Citrus College – Associate Degree in Art – Azusa, California

University of La Verne – Bachelor in Fine Art – La Verne, California

University of La Verne – Non-Profit Management Certificate

University of La Verne – Master in Leadership and Management (in progress) – La Verne, California

FORMER AND PRESENT ACTIVITIES

Caffe dell’Arte – Owner – New Orleans, Louisiana – 1994-1998

Art Teacher, Noteworthy Learning Systems, California - 1997-2001

Art Teacher, Montessori School, San Dimas, California – 1998-2002

Art Coordinator , Latin American Art Museum, Miami, Florida - 1997-2001

Director and Founder, Latino Art Museum, Claremont, California – 2001 to present.

AWARDS  AND  PUBLICATIONS

1993-1994-1995

“Trinity” - Oil on Canvas - Associated Artists

“Time and Life” - Oil on Canvas - Pomona Valley Art Association

“Common Thoughts” - Oil on Canvas - Pomona Valley Art Association

1998

“Alice Trebol’s Adventures”- Children Book -English and Spanish

Litrus Magazine - Citrus College

Who is Who in America

Alpha Gamma Sigma  - May, 1998 – Citrus College, California

The National Trust for Historic Preservation - Member                              

Children Home Society – Active  Member

Children Fun Association – Active Member

1999

Honorable Mention

“Untitled III - Combine Painting on Canvas with Net

“20 Latin American Women in Art” – Book:  “Biblioteca de Artistas de las Comunidades Europeas”                                               

2000

Conducting “Feelings Through Art” - Blind Children’s Center - Los Angeles, California

Associated Artists of the Inland Empire Member                                                      

Argentinean Professional Association  - Vice President and Founder

The Florida Museum of Hispanic and Latin American Art - Art Coordinator

2000 Academic Achievement Award – Fine Art Department – Citrus College - California

2001

“Contemplating the Geometry” Painting selected by the Latin Business Association to honor the four

Latina Entrepreneurs. The LBA was proud to recognize the accomplishments of these women with four

reproductions of Graciela Nardi’s art work.

2002

Academic Award – Leadership and Management – Graduate Program - University of La Verne – California

2003

“Self Portrait” Painting selected by the Latin Business Association to honor the three 2003 Latina Entrepreneurs.

The LBA was proud to recognize the accomplishments of these women with three reproductions of Graciela Nardi’s art work.

Arts International Exhibition 2003 – El Paso, Texas October 10-30 – Jury

Workshop “Abstract Expressionism”  El Paso Art Association.

Annual Award – National Parents’ Day         

2004

Participation in a Case Study Barrio Museology: the Musealization of Chicano Culture in Los Angeles.

2005

Lecture “Latin American Artists in the United States” Miami, Florida

Lecture “Latin American Art in the Unitd States” Scripps College Fine Arts Foundation.

2006

COLLECTIONS

Mrs. Susan  Shapiro - Los Angeles, California

Mrs. Maria Miranda - California

Mr. and Mrs. Trinca - Claremont, California

Mr. and Mrs. Dubon - Riverside, California

Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Barbossa - Los Angeles, California

Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Cordon - London

Mr. and Mrs. Juan Jose Lertora - New Orleans, Louisiana

Mr. and Mrs. Rodrigo Palacios - Walnut, California

Mr.  Norberto Nardi - Ontario, California

Mr. and Mrs. Hector Barbarossa - Claremont, California

Argentinean Consulate - Los Angeles, California

Mr. and Mrs. Ivette Peltir - Glendora, California

Mrs. Adriana Costa - Claremont, California

Mr. and Mrs. Jennifer Guerra - Upland, California

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Argumosa - Walnut, California

Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Culasso - New Orleans, California

North -West College - West Covina, California

Mr. and Mrs. Jennifer Guerra – Alta Loma, California

Dr. and Mrs. Carmen Nieva – Upland, California

Mr. and Mrs. Mario Gee Lopez – Temple City, California

Mrs. Virginia Charles – Long Beach, California

Mr. and Mrs. Sandra Woodmansee – San Dimas, California