Alexander Mijares

Alexander Mijares
Born (1984-12-20) December 20, 1984
Miami, Florida
Nationality american
Alma mater Florida International University
Known for painting
Style Neo-expressionism
Website www.mijares.com

Alexander Mijares is a neo-expressionist artist from Miami, Florida.

Life and career

«Peacock Hue»

Alexander born on December 20, 1984 in Miami, Florida. Mijares started his career in 2011. He creates works inspired by his hometown as well as his Cuban and Spanish roots.

Recognition

Mijares became recognized among the media and entertainment industries after beginning his career. In 2013, Elite Daily recognized Mijares as a Top 10 Influential Artist.[1] The following year he collaborated with rapper Pitbull during the 2014 World Cup.[2][3]Since then he has created custom pieces for artists including Justin Bieber, Tori Kelly, and Pharrell Williams. Mijares also painted the iHeart Radio Station Studio.

In addition to headlining events like Art Basel Miami Beach, Art Wynwood,[4] and Art Santa Fe, Mijares’ art has been displayed coast-to-coast including in New York City’s Times Square, Nobu’s former South Hampton outpost, and the Presidential Office at Florida International University.

He was recently appointed by the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to create a mural dedicated to the hospital’s adolescent patients.[5] He was chosen as Live Like Bella’s Artist Forever as well as Blue Mission’s Agent of Change,[6] and he has had a long-standing partnership with Miami’s Overtown Youth Center.[7][8][9]

He became the artist that designed the official medal ribbons for the 2014 Miami Marathon,[10][11][12] and was named the cover and poster artist for the 2014 Coconut Grove Arts Festival.[13]

Mijares has received accolades from various media publications, including a ranking in CBS’ Top Up-and-Coming South Florida Visual Artists of 2014.[14] He has also been featured in DETAILS Magazine,[15] Haute Living[16][17] Magazine, Elite Daily,[18] and The Miami Herald.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The 10 Most Influential Artists Of 2013". Oc art walk. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  2. ↑ "Alex Mijares & Pitbull Team Up On A Painting Titled "We Are One" To Be Auctioned Off For Charity". the305.com. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  3. ↑ "Own the Official Artwork for Pitbull's World Cup Anthem". oceandrive.com. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  4. ↑ "Alexander Mijares – 2015 Official Poster Artist". wynwoodlife. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  5. ↑ "Alexander Mijares Unveils Art Donated to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital". SoFlaNights.com. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  6. ↑ "Alexander Mijares". bluemissions.org. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  7. ↑ "Martin Garrix & Alexander Mijares at Overtown Youth Center". worldredeye.com. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  8. ↑ "DJ, artist team up for kids in Overtown". overtownyouth.org. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  9. ↑ "Martin Garrix and painter Alexander Mijares give back to youth community". relentlessbeats.com. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  10. ↑ "ARTIST'S CORNER". themiamimarathon.com. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  11. ↑ "Art That You Can Wear With Pride: Miami Marathon Medal gets re-designed by Local Artist". artofmiami.com. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  12. ↑ "Marathon Training". thebalancedbeauty.com. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  13. ↑ "The 2014 Coconut Grove Arts Festival Poster Will Be by Miami-based Alex Mijares". artofmiami.com. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  14. ↑ "Top Up-And-Coming Visual Artists In South Florida". CBS Miami. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  15. ↑ "MEET ARTIST ALEX MIJARES". Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  16. ↑ "Alexander Mijares Hosts "Hanging of the Art" Launch at Viceroy’s EOS". Haute Living. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  17. ↑ "Alexander Mijares Event Recap: The Man, The Mystery, The Magic". Haute Living. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  18. ↑ "Artist Profile: Alexander A. Mijares". Elite Daily. Retrieved 6 December 2015.

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