Cesar Garay

Born in Tyler, Texas, I am a first-generation Mexican American artist. I received my Bachelor of Fine Art in 2021 from the University of Texas at Arlington and a certificate in drafting in 2015 from Kilgore College. Originally an architecture student, I discovered that architecture was a bit limiting to me. Ever since I became an artist, I have not had any regrets.

Within my work, I create imagery that discuss experiences of the human condition. My inspiration comes from experiences of friends, family, strangers and sometimes my own. The role that I play in people’s lives seems to be that of a “walking talking diary”. They are willing to share things with me that trouble them and seek for my advice. As a result, it led me to provide a place of reflection for the viewer and to let them know that they are not alone. That the events they experience, whether glorious or tragic, are just part of life.

2021 Bachelors of Fine Arts, University of Texas At Arlington, Arlington Texas.

2015 Certificate in Drafting, Kilgore College, Kilgore Texas.

•Summer 2022, “Onyx IV” exhibition, Envisions Art Gallery, Denton, Texas

•Summer 2022, “Pearl II” exhibition, Envisions Art Gallery, Denton, Texas

•Summer 2021, “Shades of Grey” exhibition, Art Room Contemporary Online Gallery

•Spring 2021, “College Expo 2021” exhibition, 500x Gallery, Dallas Texas

•Spring 2020, “Homage” Collaborative Mural exhibition, Gallery West, Arlington Texas

•Fall 2019, “Piece by Piece” Advance Drawing exhibition, Gallery West, Arlington Texas

•Spring 2019, Best of Advanced Drawing exhibition, Gallery West, Arlington Texas

•Fall 2018, Best of Intermediate Sculpture exhibition, Gallery West, Arlington Texas