Innocence Sculpture

Miguel del Rey Vergara, a Madrid-born figurative artist. After completing his Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA, Miguel further honed his skills by earning a Sculpture Certificate from the Iconic institution, The Art Students League of New York. Miguel was also invited through a scholarship to become a member of the renown Salmagundi Club. His passion and dedication to his craft led him to receive the Franco Zeffirelli Foundation & Columbus Foundation Award scholarship for studying sculpture at the Academia di Belle Arti Carrara in Italy. Since 2015, Miguel has been sharing his expertise and artistic vision as both a practicing and teaching artist in New York City. His artwork has gained recognition in numerous exhibitions, including the Figurativas 2019 Purchase Award from the European Museum of Modern Art, the Art Renewal Center Salon 2019 Finalist award, the Walter & Michael Lantz Prize in the Richard McDermott Miller Sculpture Competition, from the American National Sculpture Society, and the Ann & Bruno Lucchesi Foundation's Grant. Miguel's remarkable talent led him to be selected as a semi-finalist from a vast pool of thousands of submissions for the Outwin-Boochever Portrait Competition hosted by the prestigious Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C In 2020, Miguel embarked on a new artistic journey by relocating to Tokyo. There, he continues to expand his creative horizons by learning oriental sculptural techniques and fully immersing himself in the rich Japanese art scene and culture. His participation as a finalist in the Yukuhashi International Sculpture Competition further showcases his ability to adapt and excel in diverse artistic environments. Miguel del Rey Vergara's unique blend of artistic talent, dedication, and global experiences have culminated in a compelling body of work that captures the essence of human emotion through form, leaving a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.