About
Vanessa Niembro de Paz
Born in Spain
Lives & works in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Vanessa came to California in 2011 from her native Madrid (Spain). This new life journey gave her the opportunity to develop new angles in her art.
Her paintings show the expression of feelings, obsessions, and the observation of her surroundings, as well as her own history between Europe and the United States.
She expresses her feelings in every stroke: passion, peace, anger, calmness, decay, love, loneliness, sadness, hope, beauty,... She brings to life her personal views through textures, mixed media, and omissions of part of the story.
Ultimately, her work seeks to provoke a reaction in the observer, aiming to achive an emotional connection.
Photo Peter Salcido
CV
Education
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering - ICAI (Madrid, Spain)
Figurative Art and Acrylic training - Stanford University Art Studio (Stanford Continuing Studies, Palo Alto, CA)
Oil painting - Jose Andrade Art Hub Academy (Saratoga, CA)
Drawing - De Anza College (Cupertino, CA)
Classical training in drawing - Gabriel Coke Studio (Saratoga, CA)
Watercolor and Oil Painting - Silvia Anel Studio (Madrid, Spain)
Exhibitions & Festivals
Sep 2022 - Content art magazine, issue 14.4. Fall 2022
May 2022 - Group Exhibition, Art Hub Academy, Saratoga, CA
May 2021 - 2 pieces selected for "Holding the Moment" exhibition at the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, organized by city of San Jose, CA
May 2019 - Silicon Valley Open Studio
May 2018 - Silicon Valley Open Studio
May 2017 - Homeless Soul exhibition, South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose, CA - Vine Bistro)