Miguel Paredes was born in New York in 1966 and is of a Latin American descent. He is an artist and self-proclaimed “urban impressionist” who combines the exhilarating sense of New York graffiti art with the skill and perceptiveness of a true exceptional artist.
Growing up 72nd Street in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Paredes exuded early signs of artistic ability and accepted an invitation to New York City’s prestigious Fiorello La Guardia High School of Music and Art – immortalized in the musical and movie Fame – in the early 1980s. His studies at Fiorello coincided with the explosion of street culture in the city. Paredes drew inspiration from notorious pop artists like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring and plunged headlong into the world of graffiti and pop art taking the name “Mist” as his moniker.
Another influential figure in Paredes’ artistic career is his mentor Ronnie Cutrone. Cutrone was Andy Warhol's immediate assistant at the Factory during the notorious pop artist's most productive and prestigious years. To Paredes, his mentor's paintings are the essence of pop: colorful, lively and highly accessible...
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Miguel Paredes
“Grand Opening of Paredes Fine Arts Studio in the Wynwood Arts District, FL
Date: August 14, 2010 during Wynwood’s 2nd Saturday Art Walk
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: 2311 NW 2nd Ave. Miami, FL. 33127
“Speculations by 3 Artists” Exhibit at Galeria Bellarte in Seoul, Korea
Date: July 15 through August 15, 2010
Location: Galeria Bellarte, 45 Sagan-dong, Chongro-gu, Seoul 110-190, Korea
Paredes will make his Korean debut at Seoul’s Galeria Bellarte, the artist will exhibit select pieces from his Digital Art collection as well as pieces from his Pop Collages series.
“Pulgha World” Mosaic Mural Unveiling at Wynwood Arts District, FL
Date: Saturday, June 12, 2010 during Wynwood’s 2nd Saturday Art Walk
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: 2311 NW 2nd Ave. Miami, FL. 33127
The mural features Paredes’ iconic diminutive anime flea “Pulgha” and boasts multiple, vibrant flowers as well as the artist’s signature graffiti work. Paredes’ rebellious characters from his Los Niños collection are also featured on the 18 X 26 mosaic mural. “Pulgha World” is made up of 550 tiles and is set to add a playful splash of color to the urban streets of Wynwood. In addition, this mural will also serve as a preview to the artist’s private gallery located in the same street and opening later this summer.
“Pulgha World” has been in production for the past couple of weeks. Paredes has already received positive feedback from neighboring galleries and artists who are pleased with the work in progress as it is something that Wynwood hasn’t seen before. Locals are happy to have such a large piece of colorful artwork donated by the Paredes Family.
Abztract Art Show April 3rd @ Rogue Status LA
ABZTRACT has partnered up with their good friends at ROGUE STATUS to put on an amazing art show in Los Angeles on April 3rd.
The event will feature artists from the Abztract Artist Collective as well as some special guests.
Happy Buddha, oil on canvas, 2010.
48 inches x 60 inches.
In Happy Buddha, Miguel Paredes’ newest oil on canvas addition to his Los Niños series, the artist deliberately exploits the visceral unease even the most sophisticated art lover experiences anticipating the defacement of a cultural, let alone, religious icon. Like the young boy in the painting who sits front and center at the Buddha’s feet, Paredes has a go ahead and dare me little smirk on his face. Paredes is not only proud of where he comes from but adamant that the so-called night school of his childhood was integral to his development as a painter. He bristles at what he perceives to be the narrowing appreciation of artists who share those roots. This is his territory and he can’t resist mixing it up with all those negative nay-sayers now that he has the fine-art skills to dazzle and reward in spite of his origins. Happy Buddha is in motion and there is a wondrous, even visionary wholeness worth our consideration.
Miguel Paredes Collaborates With SKI and 2ESAE
March 24-April 12, 2010
Opening Reception March 24 7pm-11pm
GALLERY BAR NYC
120 Orchard Street, New York, NY
In a phenomenal tribute to the shared force or artistic origins, Miami based painter, Miguel Paredes, one of the leading innovators and cross over artists working today, has joined forces with UR New York collective founders and artists Mike Baca, aka 2ESAE, and Fernando Romero, aka SKI, in 1 Brush & 2 Spray Cans which runs from March 24-April 12, 2010 at Gallery Bar NY.
4th Annual Fountain NY Art Fair.
March 4 – March 7, 2010.
Pier 66 at 26th St in Hudson River Park NY, NY 10011
Miguel Paredes, one of leading innovators and cross over artists working today, will be showcasing his Los Niños collection of paintings at the 4th annual Fountain NY Art Fair. The Fountain Art Fair selected Paredes for its Independent Artist Projects this year, citing his brash embrace of attitude and natural ability to step up our ability to see ourselves in new and previously unexplored ways. The 2010 Fountain Art Fair runs opposite the Armory show, March 4 through March 7, in the sprawling 10,000 sq ft venue Pier 66 aka The Frying Pan. The VIP PREVIEW for the Fountain exhibit will take place Thursday, March 4th from 11 a.m. until 7 pm with proceeds to benefit the Museum of Arts and Design. An opening night reception will be held Friday, March 5th, from 7 pm until midnight. Miguel Paredes will be in attendance at both events.
