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Casa Ramirez presents Lizbeth Ortiz
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Started this discussion. Last reply by CARL DURBIN Oct. 16, 2008.
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having had a heart attack i find this piece touching and inspiring
but mostly it is great art
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Houston/NYC/Mexico City
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- About Me:
- Lizbeth has been an artist practically her entire life. She attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) in Houston, Texas, where she majored in visual arts and graduated in 1994. Her love and passion of the arts lead her to Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York where she majored in Fine Arts.
Since graduating from HSPVA and attending Pratt Institute, she has developed a signature style of recycling materials and incorporating various modeling paste and gels into all of her art. Lizbeth is known for pushing peoples thinking around how materials are used and incorporated into the development of an art piece. As Lizbeth continues to further develop her signature style she has been successful in seamlessly combining painting and sculpture to create a product, which she cleverly likes to call paintatures. Lizbeth’s work delicately yet sternly reflects her social, familial and moral daily interpretation.
Lizbeth’s work intimately invites viewers to begin dialogue around provocative subjects depicted in her art. Colors and images are usually seductive and entice viewers to want to reach out and touch the work. Her work shares her passion and compassion for culture and tradition. Much of her work is themed around phases of love as a result of witnessing the September 11th terrorist attack. Lizbeth often says when describing her art “I witnessed a time when love was not scarce and as a result it ignited a love of life within me…” Lizbeth first solo show was in October2001 and it would become the first of many “ Dia de los Muertos” exhibit for her to create. The show held in October 2001 marked the beginning of how she would celebrate the people that perished on September 11th in New York City. Today Lizbeth’s work captures the innocence in of her culture, the violence of the world that surrounds her and the tenderness of the people she loves.
“I strive to inspire my community through my canvas and paintbrush…”
Lizbeth Ortiz
- Website:
- http://myspace.com/lapelona
- Favorite Artists/Performers:
- Frida Kahlo, Jose Guadalupe Posada, Tina Modotti, Lola Alvarez Bravo, Vincent Van Gogh, Dali, Rufino Tamayo, Alfonso Siquieros, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Gustav Klimt, amongst the masters. Antonio Briones, Amanda de Rosario, Julie Zarate, Stephanie Guajardo, Eva Suarez, Iris Contreras, and Pablo Sanchez inspire me on a daily basis :)
- Favorite Visual Art Spaces:
- The Menil, MECA, CAM, Station Museum of Contemporary Art, TBH, Diverse Works, The Artery & Casa Ramirez.
- Favorite Performing Art Spaces:
- Diverse Works, MECA, The Artery art space, & Miller Outdoor Theatre
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Local artist draws from Mexican culture and lore
Sometimes, a woman's got to get away from home to understand where she comes from. That's how it worked for artist Lizbeth Ortiz.
The Mexico City native who was raised in Houston made it all the way to New York City before getting in touch with her roots.
"Being so far away made me really crave my Mexican culture," said Ortiz. "It's funny, but I didn't really fall into my tradition until I was in New York."
Ortiz's Mexican cultural tradition mixed with images of Houston will be on display in… Continue
The Mexico City native who was raised in Houston made it all the way to New York City before getting in touch with her roots.
"Being so far away made me really crave my Mexican culture," said Ortiz. "It's funny, but I didn't really fall into my tradition until I was in New York."
Ortiz's Mexican cultural tradition mixed with images of Houston will be on display in… Continue
Posted on October 14, 2008 at 2:00am —
Hello friends...
First of all I hope everyone in Houston is safe and sound. Ike really turned Houston upside down, but I have to say everyone has stepped up to the plate, helping one another. As I type I'm at my friends house, Brian & Liana, (who I thank for letting me use their internet & electricity).
Living through a natural disaster is a very humbling experience, and you have to stop and be grateful for the things you have and or are left with.… Continue
Living through a natural disaster is a very humbling experience, and you have to stop and be grateful for the things you have and or are left with.… Continue
Posted on September 18, 2008 at 2:49am —
Comment Wall (19 comments)
- At 4:23pm on November 26, 2008,
Edgar Bustillos said… - Congratulations on the Grammy contest! You deserve it. I was proud to see your work the tickets. Keep up the good work. How long will your show be up in the Mexican Consulate? Take Care. Edgar
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- At 7:09pm on April 9, 2008,
CARL DURBIN said… - thank you for the invitation but will not be able to make it this time. i'm helping a friend of mine whos putting on a play at the college here but please keep me in mind for future shows you may have as i would love to see your paintings in person and meet you. thank you again.
- At 4:42pm on April 9, 2008,
RED said… - i am planning on being there and looking forward to meeting you!
- At 5:48pm on April 6, 2008,
Antonio Briones III said… - ORALE ONTAS?
- At 10:15pm on April 4, 2008,
CARL DURBIN said…
- lizbeth, i love the vivid colors and the history of your work.
- At 12:44am on March 5, 2008,
Stephanie Guajardo said… 
- At 6:06am on January 15, 2008,
Stephanie Guajardo said…
- Hello Neighbor
Thank U 4 the add.....: )
Hey you never told me what Diego's house smelled like...JK
- At 11:07pm on December 10, 2007,
B.H. Berg said… - I would love to get your opinions on the blog I recently left. I am compiling a vast amount of knowledge form a variety of artists for a large project. The project involves the study of art history's influence on art society today. I am studying various facets of this and writing large amounts, but I need feedback to complete the project.
- At 7:00pm on December 2, 2007,
Roberto Castillo said…
- hey i wasn't able to make a piece for the guadalupana show. i got caught up in a drawing i was trying to finish for grad school applications. keep me informed about upcoming things..i'd love to do a piece for something in the future my crazy schedule prevents me from doing all the things i want though. just needed more time. i can only make it out to the studio once a week. anyways it was good to see you on friday. see you soon
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