Jovanny Palo Cruz

Based in Georgia, United States, I create expressive, contemporary oil paintings on canvas. My artistic practice is rooted in exploring powerful forms and unique concepts, blending figurative structure with bold textures. From majestic nature-inspired visions to clever, satirical commentary, my artwork is designed to capture energy and spark conversation. I create high-quality, original pieces that bring a striking, modern presence to any collection.

My creative practice is deeply shaped by my background in Business Design from the Universidad Primada de América (UASD) in the Dominican Republic. Studying within an institution rich in historical legacy allowed me to develop an eye for how art communicates on a larger scale. My degree trained me to synthesize complex ideas, satire, and organic structures into deliberate, impactful concepts. I apply this strategic design approach directly to my contemporary oil paintings, ensuring every bold brushstroke and textured layer tells a calculated and powerful story.

Selected Group Exhibitions & Permanent Collections:

2023- Festival de artistas y escritores de Tarija, Bolivia.

2018 - Permanent eshibition San Romero, Cathedral San Salvador, El Salvador.

2018 – Permanent Exhibition, Vatican Museum Collection (Artwork received by Pope Francis)

2011 – Dominican Cultural Week (Dominican Embassy) Festival, Orlando, FL

2005 – 4th Annual GHNET Art Exhibit, Defoor Center, Atlanta, GA

1998 – Hispanoamericana Exhibition, Stone Mountain Gallery, GA

1996 – Jazz Influence '96, Marietta, GA

1995 – Latin American Expressions, Gallery Level 2, Atlanta, GA
1995- Individual exhibition Clark Atlanta University, Georgia, USA.
1994 – XIX Bienal de Artes Visuales, Museo de Arte Moderno, DR

1994 – María Ugarte Exhibition, Centro Cultural Hispánico, DR
1991- Individual Sincretismo Numinoso, Centro de Arte Nicolas de Ovando.
1991 – Duarte Visual, Palacio de Bellas Artes, DR

1990 – Expográfica UASD, Museo del Hombre Dominicano, DR