Short Bio
From Puerto Rico, living in Seattle, I have been making art since childhood. I'm interested in color, concealed voices, diversity and the inevitability of time and space.
Statement
Nature ignites imagination and possibilities, while lost narratives prompt nostalgia for the unknown: intangible nuances of our reality. I am fascinated by using color as a tangible language to capture the elusive realities that shape our interactions with space, time, matter, and life—feelings, emotions, and sensations. These abstract concepts can be seen as cognitive awareness of unconscious perceptions. My work aims to emphasize the power of color in conveying how we experience specific moments in particular places, rather than merely depicting a material perception of color. My art reflects an inner realism, representing my response to the inexplicable and unexpected sensory stimuli encountered in my interactions with time and space.
Biography
Born in Puerto Rico in 1983, Jose Alberto Castro Arroyo has been immersed in the world of art since his early years, with a particular emphasis on the transformative element of color. After earning a Bachelor of Secondary Education with a major in Art in 2006, Jose dedicated himself to education, serving as a high school Art teacher in Puerto Rico before making the move to Seattle.In 2023, he completed a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at the City University of Seattle. Currently residing in Lynnwood, WA, Jose balances his roles as a Multilingual Learner and Spanish teacher while passionately continuing his artistic endeavors. His work continues to grace local venues, a testament to his unwavering commitment to both teaching and the arts.
Resume / CV
Jose Alberto Castro Arroyo
206-403-5314
josecolordreams@gmail.com
EDUCATION Master of Education-Curriculum and Instruction; City University of Seattle; 2023Bachelor of Arts-Secondary Education-Major: Art; University of Puerto Rico; 2006
STATEMENT While landscapes often serve as the backdrop in many of his artworks, the foreground figures intricately depict the profound sensations and emotions experienced by the artist in those settings. This deliberate approach serves as a malleable method to encapsulate the elusive nature of perception and the intangible aspects of reality in which color is paramount.
EXHIBITS
Group University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus- Student Exhibitions, 2001-2004Up Front Gallery, Issaquah, WA - High Jinks! 2011Lynnwood City Hall - Lynnwood Artists Show, 2023The Schack Art Center, Everett, WA - 23rd Juried Exhibition, 2023The Schack Art Center, Everett, WA - Art is Now: Empowering Educators’ Voices, 2023CVG Art Gallery, Bremerton, WA – Juried Show; 2024The Schack Art Center, Everett, WA – Chromacosm; 2024Gallery One, Ellensburg, WA – Looks Good on Paper; 2024Lynnwood City Hall – Lynnwood Artists Show, 2024Art Gallery of SnoValley - Mt. Si Artist Guild 2024 Small Works Juried Show; 2024Solo Palmas del Mar Clubhouse, Humacao, PR - Gallery Exhibitions, 2007
