Alexandra Garcia
Creative professional prepared for roles requiring artistic vision and execution. Known for crafting visually impactful artworks that resonate with audiences. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality results. Expertise in illustration and graphic design, combined with strong work ethic and reliability.
Studio
address:
300
S.
Thomas
st.
unit
202
Pomona,
CA,
91766
(619)
289-5588
EXPERIENCE
&
PUBLIC
ART
COMMISSIONS
SASSE Museum of Art, Pomona, CA — Volunteer
2022-2023
I am a volunteer for SASSE Museum of Art. I have experience installing artwork, curating shows, assisting artists, and engaging with all gallery visitors.
Fire
Wings,
Various
locations
(Norcal/Socal)
—
Murals
September
2019
-
2022
The murals I complete with my partner Shayne, wrap around the interior of each restaurant, occasionally their restrooms. We use spray paint and enamel satin house paint. The jobs are completed using either a scissor lift or a scaffolding. Our first location was in San Bernardino, since then we’ve completed more than 20 jobs up the California coast.
Haven City Market, Rancho Cucamonga CA — Mural
MARCH
2020
Two murals; One in the main hall of Haven City Market, and the other encompass the entire hallway leading to both restrooms. Both Murals were completed using spray paint.
West Valley Connector (SBCTA) Public Art Project, Selection committee officials from San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Montclair, and Pomona — Design metal perforated wind visor for new bus route stops 2022
Selected to produce designs for the perforated wind panels for the bus stops in SBCTA’s new bus route being implemented in the West Valley.
OMNITRANS Bench Beautification (mural), Ontario CA — Mural
JANUARY
2023
Commissioned by OMNITRANS to design and execute artwork on the bus stop bench located at Ontario Mills Mall.
Cesar Chavez Park (water fountain), Pomona CA — Mural
JANUARY
2023
Commissioned by the City of Pomona to design and execute artwork on all water fountains at Cesar Chavez Public Park.
Kellogg Park (Restroom Building), Pomona CA — Mural
March
2023
Commissioned by the City of Pomona to design and execute artwork encompassing the entire restroom building located at Kellogg Public Park.
SKILLS
~Well rounded in more than one artform using a variety of different mediums such as; •Oil, Acrylic, and watercolor painting •Oil and chalk pastels •Printmaking •Professional grade spray painting •film making and editing ~Very adaptable to situations and environments that are considered frenzied.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and Spanish
Kiwanis Park (Tri level concrete pillars), Pomona CA — Mural
March
2023
Commissioned by the City of Pomona to design and execute artwork on all tri level concrete fixtures.
Shadow Mountain Park (Restroom Building), Moreno Valley CA — Mural
April
2024
Commissioned by the City of Moreno Valley to design and execute artwork encompassing the entire restroom building located at Shadow Mountain Public Park.
Gateway Park (Restroom Building), Moreno Valley CA — Mural
July
2024
Commissioned by the City of Pomona to design and execute artwork on Towngate Park’s restroom facilities.
EDUCATION
Cal State University of San Bernardino , San Bernardino CA— studied Studio Art Fall
2015
-
Summer
2018
EXHIBITIONS
2016 Solo exhibition, “Shot On Sight”, CSUSB Gallery 106, San Bernardino, CA 2017 Solo exhibition, “Nyx:Goddess of the Night”, CSUSB Gallery 106, San Bernardino, CA 2020 Solo exhibition, “Acting, Thinking, Feeling”, The Little Gallery of San Bernardino, CA 2022 Solo exhibition, “Channels of Peace”, Metro Art Gallery, Pomona, CA 2022 Displayed exhibit, Collection of artworks on display at Ontario International Airport, Ontario, CA. 2018 Group exhibition, “Fringe of the Fringe”, Da center for the Arts, Pomona, CA 2019 Group exhibition, “Vulnerable”, The Little Gallery of San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA 2021 Duo exhibition, “Here and Beyond”, SASSEE Museum of Art, Pomona, CA 2021 Group exhibition, “The Torso Project ”, SASSEE Museum of Art, Pomona, CA 2022 Group exhibition, “Diverse Voices of Her Words ”, SASSEE Museum of Art, Pomona CA 2023 Group exhibition, “Cats and other Mysteries”, Chaffey Community Museum of Art, Ontario CA 2023 Group exhibition, “Once Upon A Time”, Gong Art Gallery, Newport Beach, CA 2023 Group exhibition, “Mayor’s State of the City of Pomona”, Fox Theater, Pomona, CA Public Interactions
Visiting Artist Lecture — Graphic Design course at CSUSB, 2020 Professor Katie Grip commissioned my partner and I to give a one hour lecture about our artistic journey and answer student’s questions.
Art Talk — Progress Gallery/Sasse Museum of Art, 2021 My partner and I were the selected artists to participate in SASSE museum’s monthly “Art Talk” where the public was invited to participate (both in person and via Zoom) by asking questions and/or commenting on artwork.
Da Beat — Da Center for the Arts gallery, 2021 Live via Zoom and Youtube, set in the studio at the Da Gallery, both Shayne and I were asked various questions on our city of Pomona, the “art scene” and our creative process/artworks.
Visiting Artist Lecture —professional practices course at CSUSB, 2022 Professor Allison Ragguette commissioned us to give a one hour lecture about our career path and life after graduating.
Visiting Artist Lecture —professional practices course at CSUSB, 2023,2024 Professor Andrew K. Thompson hired my partner and I to give a one hour lecture about our career path and life after graduating. We were encouraged to answer student’s questions and provide tips on navigating the art world after graduation.
References
Alison Raguette Title : Professional Practices and Ceramic Art Professor at CSUSB Phone#: (909) 520-1002 Email: [email protected] Association: college professor who introduced me to public art opportunities and has followed my progress ever since Brad Spence Title: Painting Professor at CSUSB Phone#: (909) 537-7672 Email: [email protected] Association: Painting professor and mentor Eric Servin Title: Coordinator and director at Garcia Center of the Arts and The Little Gallery of San Bernardino Phone#: (909) 910-1892