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Juan “One” Sepúlveda was born in
the beautiful island of Puerto Rico and was fortunate enough
to grow up in a household, which greatly valued having a
healthy relationship with God. This relationship has grown
stronger through the years and has helped him achieve things
that he would have otherwise deemed impossible.
His parents have been
significantly influential and supportive of his career. His
mother, Ada was an artist, while his father, Juan
Sepulveda Sr. is a respected businessman in Puerto Rico. Here
is what the artist had to say regarding his parents: “I have
inherited a wealth of creativity from my mother. It was
inspiring to see her beautiful creations, which included
ceramics, sewing, and painting.” One’s entrepreneurial spirit
is also inherited from his parents. “My father has always been
an entrepreneur and has always encouraged me through his
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After losing his mother to
cancer in 2004, One gained a different perspective in life,
which has dramatically influenced his work. “More than ever
before, I am inspired to pursue my dreams and encourage
others to do the same. Especially after witnessing the
fragility of life and how beautiful it is to leave a
positive mark on the life of others; like my mother did with
everyone who crossed her path”.
One’s eagerness to continuously
grow as an artist has helped him achieve a level of
expertise in oil painting and ink drawing, which has made
his work coveted by collectors throughout the United States,
Europe and the Caribbean. One’s autodidactic nature, for
which he credits his parents, has led him to achieve a level
of quality in his work admired by many. The artist
explains: “I have done this by spending numerous hours
practicing and reading. I have been influenced by the work
of great masters from the renaissance like Michelangelo and
Leonardo daVinci as well as more modern masters like M.C.
Escher and Salvador Dali” In order to learn from these great
masters, One studies their artwork, career, and lifestyle
and then incorporate what he learns into his work.
One
has an insatiable desire to create every day and a desire to
share his art with the world. In a world saturated with
meaningless entertainment, he arises with purpose behind his
creations; he is an artist whose aspiration is to edify
mankind’s soul by providing inspiration in the medium he
knows best. Just as he finds inspiration all around him, One
aims to impart inspiration in others through his
metaphorical creations; Thus perpetuating the cycle of
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The flame of my
passion for art was ignited as a result of the impact other
artists had in my life. Today I understand some of the reasons
that kept the great masters creating and I aim to leave behind my
contribution to the perpetuation of creativity. Through my work, I
intend to deliver a message; to share the knowledge I have gained
from life experiences and pass it to future generations. There is
nothing more gratifying to me, than to know that I am being of
positive influence in the lives of others, especially when I
achieve this through my gift of creativity.
My paintings often show surreal
worlds and impossible circumstances, but they are an effective
tool in delivering my message. By expressing myself through my
metaphors, I continue the legacy left behind by life’s greatest
teachers of motivating others to enjoy and improve their lives and
their surroundings. Sometimes an artist has a different
perspective of life and it is advantageous for them to share it
with the world through their own language.
As I continue expanding my
artistic career, I will continue learning and seeking inspiration
from those who came before me. At the same time, by creating art
with a purpose, I will set ablaze the minds of those who I can
reach with this God-given talent, for which I am eternally
grateful.
Juan
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Awards &
Honors
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“Best Art
in Orlando” (Honorable Mention) |
November
2004 |
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Orlando
Visual Arts League |
Orlando,
FL |
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“Artist of the Month”
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November
2004 |
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Osceola
Center for the Arts |
Kissimmee, FL |
Selected
Exhibitions
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Gratitude |
December 2008 |
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Eola Capitol Loft, City
Arts Factory |
Orlando, FL |
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The Good Life Exhibition |
November 2008 |
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Ritz
Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes |
Orlando, FL |
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International Art Expo |
September 2008 |
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Mandalay Bay Hotel |
Las
Vegas, NV |
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International Art Expo |
February 2008 |
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Javits
Convention Center |
New York, NY |
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“Waiting
for You” (Solo) |
August
2007 |
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Timucua
Arts Foundation |
Orlando,
FL |
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“Image of
a Culture” |
August
2007 |
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Orlando
Museum of Art |
Orlando,
FL |
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“Colores
de la Cultura” |
July 2007 |
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Grand
Bohemian Gallery |
Orlando,
FL |
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“Do Unto
Others Gala Night” |
February
2007 |
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The
Golden Rule Foundation |
Orlando,
FL |
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“One
Beginning, Three Paths” |
February
2007 |
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Gallery
at Avalon Island |
Orlando,
FL |
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“Hispanic
Heritage Celebration” (Solo) |
October
21 and 26, 2006 |
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Orlando
Centroplex / TD Waterhouse |
Orlando,
FL |
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“More
Postcards from Paradise” |
September
15, 2006 |
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Maitland
Art Center |
Maitland,
FL |
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“Oval
Now” |
August
17, 2006 |
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Orlando
Visual Arts League |
Orlando,
FL |
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“Participation 2006” |
July 22,
2006 |
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Maitland
Art Center |
Maitland,
FL |
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“Netherlands Queen Birthday Celebration” |
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Royal
Netherlands Consulate (solo) |
April 30,
2006 |
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Farmer’s
Market |
Winter
Park, FL |
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“The
Golden Rule Foundation’s: |
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The Art
of Giving” |
February
4, 2006 |
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Rosen
Centre Hotel |
Orlando,
FL |
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“2005
Juried Show” |
April
2005 |
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Osceola
Center for the Arts |
Kissimmee, FL |
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“Il
Regalo Dell’Emperatore” (Solo) |
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Timucua
Arts Foundation |
March
2005 |
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Orlando
Museum of Art |
Orlando,
FL |
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“Best Art
in Orlando” |
November
2004 |
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Oval
Gallery |
Orlando,
FL |
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“Artist
of the Month” (Solo) |
November
2004 |
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Osceola
Center for the Arts |
Kissimmee, FL |
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“Gallery
Nights” |
November
2004 |
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Innovation Salon & Spa |
Orlando,
FL |
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“Il
Regalo Dell’Emperatore” (Solo) |
September
2004 |
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Timucua
Arts Foundation |
Orlando,
FL |
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“National
Hispanic Empowerment Summit” |
September
2004 |
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Rosen
Centre Hotel |
Orlando,
FL |
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“El, Arte
Viviente” (He, The Living Art) |
June 2004 |
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School of
Architecture |
San Juan,
PR |
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“Expressions of Osceola” |
October
2004 |
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Osceola
Center for the Arts |
Kissimmee, FL |
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“Hispanic
Heritage Celebration” |
September
2003 |
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Tupperware Worldwide Headquarters |
Orlando,
FL |
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“Orlando
Sentinel’s Featured Artists” |
November
2002 |
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36th
Annual Osceola Art Festival |
Kissimmee, FL |
Articles &
Publications
Artist Spotlight; Artist of the month
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October
31, 2004 |
Osceola Sentinel, Puerto Rico Herald, Osceola News Gazette
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Sara
Sheckler |
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“Creaciones de Artistas Cristianos”
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June 16,
2004 |
El Nuevo Dia (Puerto Rico)
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“Artistas Cristianos Presentan ‘El Arte Viviente’”
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June 14,
2004 |
El Vocero (Puerto Rico)
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The Alchemist
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2001 |
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Valencia
Community College |
Kissimmee, FL |
Experience
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Orlando
Museum of Art |
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M.C.
Escher Exhibition |
Orlando, FL
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Volunteer/Docent |
Fall 2005
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Wyland
Galleries of Florida |
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Celebration Art Framing
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Orlando, FL
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Fine Art
Framer |
May 2000-
July 2001
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Education &
Training
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Bachelor
of Science in Business/Marketing degree. |
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Apprenticeship in classical oil painting under the Russian
Artist Yelena Petukhova. |
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Apprenticeship in oil painting under the Puerto Rican artist
Pedro Brull. |
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Classical
Portraiture with Don Sondag at the Crealde School of Art. |
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Chiaroscuro Workshop with Brad Lordback at the Crealde School
of Art. |
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Associate
in Arts degree. |
Memberships
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Maitland
Art Center Member |
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Crealde
School of Art Member |
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Orlando
Visual Arts League Member |
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Puerto Rico Cultural Center (Centro de Cultura Puertoriqueña,
FL) |
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Osceola
Center for the Arts; Center Arts Associate / Osceola Artist
League |
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