My passion is creating Art. I draw inspiration from moments in life and global surroundings. The most creative magical moments occur as I become lost in my artwork, at times this may be very intense as the energy is flowing and all is aligned.
I cherish the moments of purity that occur with the creative process. This especially holds true for both the literal and figurative, “begin with a white canvas.” From the time the first brush strokes-up against the surface of the canvas, artwork has been conceived. What follow’s next are limitless possibilities of what it shall become.
Creativity doesn’t occur on command the energy and vibrations surrounding and influencing us act as a stimuli. Music is a key contributor that shapes my artwork; I could never create in silence! Many times, songs become hypnotic chants allowing me to fully escape into the sacred moments of creation.
Each painting is a part of me, a glimpse into my soul at the moment of its inception. Thanks for joining me in my artistic journey I look forward to the excitement of the unknown art I will create. I live grateful for today, cheers to creativity!
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Artist Rebecca Barba is a first generation Cuban-American from South Florida.
She describes her creative style as a combination of Expressionism, Impressionism with hints of Surrealism.
Rebecca was selected to create a mural-sized painting for the Latin Billboard Music Awards. She was also featured as a guest on CNN Español and the Artist Spotlight feature in the Print Publication: Latin Trends Magazine.
Her latest series, “Chakra Enlightenment” is based on the colors and movement of Barba’s own Chakras and the energy she feels and receives from others. These paintings reflect an abundance of positive vibrations inspired by her connection with family and friends.
Barba’s creations are rooted from interpretations of moments in the artist’s life expressed by passionate dance-like brush strokes in captivating hues. These are appropriately called, “Art of Life by Rebecca B.” A collection of paintings derived from the artist’s life experiences; life is what inspires her!
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C/V Rebecca Barba Born in Hialeah, FL Residing in South Beach, FL www.RebeccaBarba.com https://www.youtube.com/user/RebeccaArtofLife https://instagram.com/rebeccabarba/
EDUCATION 2016 Apprentice, assisting FinDAC during Art Basel rooftop mural 2005 South Florida Art Center 1992-95 Florida International University, Minor in Visual Arts 1980-91 Miami Dade Public Schools Art Focus & AP Studies
SOLO EXHIBITS 2013 August “Art of Life” Gold & Pepper, South Beach, FL October “Evolución 4.0” Dragon Lounge, SLS South Beach, FL
2012 September “The Circles of Life,” Baltus Collection, Miami Design District, FL
GROUP EXHIBITS, selections 2017 Experience SOFI South Beach, FL July Cielito Artisan Pops Wynwood, FL September
2016 South Florida Home & Design Show South Beach, FL March
2015 Gallery @ Westfield Mall Plantation, FL March-May
2014 SCOPE Art Miami South Beach, FL December Art Takes Miami Exhibition CG Bank: Art Under the Stars” Coconut Grove, FL November ArtScapes at Moreno’s Cuba South Beach, FL February
2013 Katsuya, SLS South Beach, FL Sept.-December Marriott, South Beach, FL July - September CreativeGlu.com Pop-up Gallery Wynwood, FL June
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Billboard Latin Music Awards Wynwood, FL April Phillantrofest Downtown Miami, FL March
2012 Haven Lounge South Beach, FL August Baltus Collection Midtown, FL September Paragon Gallery Wynwood, FL August Paragon Gallery Wynwood, FL July GAB studios Wynwood, FL February GAB studios Wynwood, FL January
2009 Schenley Park Art in the Park Pinecrest, FL February
LIVE PAINTING 2018 December Cielito Artisan Pops, Wynwood, FL
2015 March Hush Lounge, Miami Beach, FL
2014 May Legal Services of Miami The Heart of Giving, Wynwood FL
2013 September Marriott, South Beach, FL August Marriott, South Beach, FL July Marriott, South Beach, FL June The Stage, Soul Fest Wynwood, FL March Phillantrofest Downtown Miami, FL
2012 September DownTown Art Days, Miami, FL July Bacchus Wine Bar, Miami Beach, FL April Bacchus Wine Bar, Miami Beach, FL
2011 December Vintage Wine Bar, Midtown, FL
2010 November Iron Fitness & Spa, Mimo District, FL May Novecento, Coral Gables, FL
COMMISSIONS (private) selections
AWARDS/SELECTIONS 2016 Miami Dade Parking Authority, Wynwood Park Your Art Selected Artist
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South Florida Home & Design Show Selected Artist
2014 Latin Trends Magazine December issue Artist Spotlight Conceptos Magazine Artist feature
2013 Billboard Latin Music Awards Selected Mural Artist
1987 Miami Lakes Women’s Club 14th Annual Rainbow Sale poster design First Place winner
PUBLIC ART/MURAL EXPERIENCE 2016 December Assistant on Global Artist, FinDac’s Wild Rose rooftop mural, Wynwood FL
November Park Your Art, Parking Meter, Wynwood FL
NEWS 2018 “Wild Rose” FinDAC’s creation assistant in rooftop mural creation 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02FOMcGunxc
2017 Cielito Artisan Pops Group Show & Collaboration https://www.instagram.com/p/BaRcqwCD-CC/?taken- by=cielitoartisanpops
2016 Wynwood Park Your Art Ø https://youtu.be/wRIWO1uFrvk
South Florida Home & Design Show Ø https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxtcKa_bSSM “Vibraciones de las Olas Rítmicas” my large painting, was featured in the spot
2015 Westfield Mall Gallery Exhibition Ø https://roundtown.com/event/3909022/The-Gallery-at-Westfield-Broward- Opening-Plantation-FL
2014 Latin Trends Magazine December issue Artist Spotlight Ø https://www.pinterest.com/pin/53691420533807184/
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Conceptos Magazine Ø http://issuu.com/conceptosmag/docs/conceptos_magazine_august2014/19?e= 8806192/8961458
48 Hour Film Competition Colorful Chaos –South Florida winner of the best video for the New Amsterdam Film Series Miami competition Ø http://new-amsterdam-peoples-picks.votigo.com/votingapp/profiletab/Test- 450/311610
2013 SLS South Beach Gallery Exhibition September-October Ø http://www.soflanights.com/?p=87556
Ø http://www.southbeach-usa.com/news/dining/katsuya-gallery-night-dragon- lounge.htm
Ø http://www.miami.com/sls-south-beach-amp-katsuya-celebrate-hispanic- heritage-month-noches-de-galerias-article
Marriott South Beach Live Painting July-October Ø http://mia.remezcla.com/2013/latin/for-artists-by-artists-rebecca-barba-south- beach-marriott-miami/
Ø http://www.miami.com/brazilian-independence-party-sls-plus-parties-every- day-week-article
Ø http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/cultist/2013/08/monthly_live_art_showcase_t o_k.php
Ø http://daily-vibe.com/art-and-design/item/247-for-artists-by-artists-live
Ø http://browse.feedreader.com/c/Soul_Of_Miami/551209243
Ø https://pinvents.com/event/531822556866865/for-artists-by-artists-live-w- rebecca-barbara
Ø http://forum.talknightlife.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=22974
Ø The Miami Herald –Monday November 25th print article about SLS show and featured Artists
Billboard Latin Music Awards Selected Artist
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Ø https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61HdUCUa-Zc
CNN Español May Ø https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEiaCU7lAmA
Philantrofest Live Painting March Ø http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/cultist/2013/04/the_artists_of_philanthrofest.p hp?page=3
Ø http://www.philanthrofest.com/blog/category/philanthrofest/#.Un52eqXfXnc
2012
Downtown Miami Art Days September Ø http://bayfrontparkmiami.com/pages/artdaysschedule.html Digital Art Display Haven Lounge South Beach, FL September Ø http://www.soulofmiami.org/2012/09/21/for-artists-by-artists-presents-rebecca- barba-and-masha-feterman-92312/
Live Painting at Bacchus South Beach, FL April & August Ø http://www.localwineevents.com/events/detail/438030/
Paragon Gallery, Wynwood, Florida July-August Ø http://www.examiner.com/article/paragon-gallery-inaugurates-wynwood
Ø http://thecubanartproject.com/2012/07/17/paragon-gallery-opening-night/
Ø http://www.downtownmiami.com/events/paragon-gallery-grand-opening.html
GAB Studios Wynwood, Florida January & February Ø http://whatsupmiami.blogspot.com/2012/02/miami-art-walks-february- second.html
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