Yosef Apodaca

Artists Statement:
The human psyche is constantly seeking balance within itself and the outer world. In this need to find balance, in of whatever shape or expression it takes, acts as a shield against unpredictability and the potential chaos of human emotions. Whether a village landscape or a human figure contorted, my work strives to portray everyday’s inner struggle to find balance. I paint the human species with its delicate flesh and determined psyche.

American born Jewish artist Yossi is a self-taught artist. He received his BA in Elementary Education from San Francisco State University. Americano has exhibited in the US and abroad including shows in Barcelona, Spain and Paris, France. United States exhibitions include New York City, Brooklyn, Colorado, San Francisco, Chicago and Los Angeles. His work has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Tom of Finland Catalog and The Advocate. Los Angeles AC/Gallery is representing Americano at ART BASEL 2017. He is currently one of 50 artists featured in the AC/Gallery book of up and coming artists.
Franco Americano lives and paints in Los Angeles, California.

* The Shelter Gallery, Jerusalem Israel 2023
* Jerusalem Biennale 10/9/2019
*JAI USC Hillel LA, CA 2019
*We Choose Art LA, CA 9/6/2019
*Beverly Hills Open Studio 10/20/2018
*The Future of Art SM,CA 09/21/2018
*Art of Freelance LA,CA 10/6/2018
*Art Basel, Miami Florida 2017
*Los Angeles Art Show, 12-13-2017
*Los Angeles Show Case 1-7-2018