Jorge Antonio Saenz

Jorge grew up in 1960s San Francisco, where he was exposed to countless explosions of art and culture that fostered his love for painting early on in his childhood. Jorge is a mixture of formal and self-taught training which he has tapped into throughout his artistic career
Relying on his ever-evolving concept of color fields, he has hand-carved his own niche in the abstract realm, drawing inspiration from prolific artists like De Kooning, Rothko and Frankenthaler. A close glance at his work reveals multiple layers of shapes, patterns, and color fluctuation, often complemented with translucent colors which he has spent years cultivating. His work has been described as mixture of fiery shapes both masculine and feminine.
Over the years, Jorge’s work has been featured in local and national exhibitions where he has earned distinctions for the work presented. His artworks are sought after collectors and graces many homes in the US and abroad. He enjoys teaching his techniques and has done so at many art venues within the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Currently he most enjoys perfecting his approach to cold wax and oil and has taken classes with artist Jerry McLaughlin of Cold Wax Academy. Aside from his 2D art he has ventured into th...

-University of Costa Rica, Architecture
-UCA- Managua, Nicaragua, Architecture
-UNO- New Orleans, LA, Fine Arts
-Continued education with Cold Wax Academy
-Continued education with sculptor Fred Freeman

Blue Mood Exhibit
January 2022 – Brock Gallery VA Beach, Awarded Best In Show
Imagination Through Color
January 2022 – May 2022 – Solo Exhibit @ Sandler Preforming Center for The Arts
Art Of The Vibe 3 Group Exhibit
February 2022 – August 2022 – Musuem Of Contemporary Art, MOCA, VA Beach
Line & Pattern Solo Exhibit
APRIL 2022 – Cape Henry Colligate Art Gallery
Flourish National Exhibit
April – May 2022 – D’ Art Center
Art Speaks State Exhibit
April – May 2022 – Bay School Arts Community, Awarded 1st place for 2D.
CBAA State Exhibit
Members Show, May – June 2022 – Suffolk Center For Cultural Arts
CBWA State Exhibit
May 2022 – Cape Henry Colligate Art Gallery
Going Rogue Exhibit
May 2022 – Brock Gallery, VA Beach
Surface National Exhibit (JUROR)
June 2022 – D’ Art Center
Surf & Sounds Of Summer Exhibit
Opening July 2022 – August 2022 – Suffolk Center For Cultural Arts
Portrayed National Exhibit
Opening July 2022 - D' Art Center
Artists That Teach State Exhibit
Opening July 2022 – September 2022, Charles Taylor Visual Art Center
Color In Motion Solo Exhibit
Opening August 2022 – Bayside Library VA Beach
Emotions Of Color Solo Exhibit
Opening September – October 2022 – Unity Church Art Gallery, Chesapeake VA