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Artist Statement

Through symbolic settings and figures, I weave feminine narratives, exploring themes of suffering, resilience, and the search for meaning beyond the physicality of this world. I give voice to the untold stories of ordinary women, those heroines and victims whose lives intertwine. It is a spiritual exploration, a dive into their inner worlds. My inspiration is deeply feminist. From historical writers like Marguerite Porete to women sacred practices of the past, my work is a celebration of the strength and vulnerability inherent in the female experience. Soft-pastels acrylics or oils, create fragile layers that reveal imperfections – a nod to Japanese aesthetics and a rebellion against the sterile perfection of mass-produced art. Just like poetry, I capture the essence of a character, her story unfolding on a minimalist stage. 

Biography

 

Alicia Campos Massó 

Is an international narrative artist, psychologist, art therapist, educator, teaching artist, and social entrepreneur, dedicated 100% to her art and teaching.

 

Shows her artwork in solo and group Art exhibitions in Spain, France, México, Japan, and the USA among other countries.

Has clients and private Art collectors all around the world.

 

Founded Happy Industries Art Studio, with his son Lázaro Vázquez, in 2011 in New York, inspired on the one hand, by his son's artistic talents and art approaches, and on the other, by the growing demand for her artwork. 

 

Graduated with a BS in Psychology in México D.F. and specialized in Art Therapy from Endicott College. The main field of study: Trauma in childhood. Art and Healing.

 

 

Continued studying psychology, trauma, suicidal behaviors, art for healing, and entrepreneurship at Harvard.

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Graduated with a Master in Educational Technologies at Harvard, with the thesis: Art in a Hispanic Community for Social Awareness in the Age of Technology.  

 

Has taught grammar, Art, literature, business, and human rights in Spanish at Harvard, UPenn and NYU, among other universities.

 

Is an author/illustrator of bilingual Spanish/English children's books. When Clotilde Dreams..., Lazaro and the Crocodile, Noah in the Neighborhood and Walking through the Moon's Forest.

 

Promotes women entrepreneurship, offers art workshops and participates in art and business related seminars as well as  community oriented projects.

 

Via Florida in Art, promotes Art and fine artists of all ages, with Art exhibitions yearly around. Cultural Art Projects: The Tarot Project and 100 Women Artists in Art History among others.

 

Has private Art for Healing and Art as Therapy sessions. 

Former Guardian  Ad Litem.  Child Court Representation.

Member of the National Association of Women Artists NAWA, Alumni Network for Harvard Women ANHW, WADA in St Petersburg and, College Art Association CAA. 

Currently, is a grad student at the Institute of Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts, runs 100 Women Artists in Art History Cultural Agency, and shows her artwork May-September 2024 at Arts Xchange @Studio105, St. Pete, Florida. 

Education 

2027 Ph.D. student at Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts. IDSVA.EDU

2023 Harvard Summer School. Buddhist Philosophy 

2009  ALM. Harvard University. Psychology, Technology, Art

2005  BS. Endicott College. Psychology and Business. Mexico/Boston

 

Publications

2024 Women Cultural Agents. The Beguines: Educators and Caring Mothers. The Journal of Mother Studies. Threads of Connection. Confronting mother (and other) blame–healing & resistance in contemporary culture and beyond.

2024 Crítica Literaria: Hijas del Horror by Bethsabé Huamán Andía, published in Perú. Women Literature. Wartime sexual violence against women in Guatemala and Perú.

2024 MAESTRAS: an Overdue Tribute to Women Artists Neglected by Art Historians

2023 Mystical Encounters and Cultural Agencies: Margarita de Orellana and Alberto Ruy Sánchez in Tenochtitlán, the Ancient Capital of the Aztecs

Selected Awards/Grants

2023 Best in the Bay 100 Tribute to Women Artists in Art History 

2022 Gobioff Foundation Grant. "100 Women Artists in Art History-Represented by Women Artists from Florida"

2021  FYE 2021 Professional Development for Artists Grant.

           Arts Council of Hillsborough County. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners. Tampa Florida USA

2020 Gobioff Foundation Microgrant. Tampa FL

2018  Fulfill your Destiny Grant. Tampa FL

2009 Grant  Massachusetts Cultural Council. Boston, MA

2005 School Murals. Cultural Agents Initiative. Harvard University. MA

2006 School Murals. Cultural Agents Initiative. Harvard University. MA

1982   Murcia Illustration for Story Telling. Spain

Selected Solo Exhibitions

2026  Beyond Physical Realm. St Thomas' Art Project. St Pete FL

2024  Motherhood & Spiritual  Encounters. June-September 1st. Arts Xchange @Studio105 St. Pete. Florida

2021   Straz Center of Performing Arts. Flamenco and Spain. Tampa FL

2021   Spain Restaurant Gallery. Think Female Tampa FL

2019   Spain Restaurant Gallery. Collages. Tampa FL

2005 Cartagena Gallery. Landscapes of the City. Murcia. Spain 

2001  Azafran Gallery. Textures. Philadelphia PA

2000 Taller Puertorriqueño Galería. Portraits. Philadelphia PA

1999   Lindenberg Gallery. White Textures. New York NY

1999   El Chisme Art Gallery. Disintegration. Mexico D.F. Mexico

1998   El Ex-Convento EL Desierto de los Leones Art Gallery. Angeles. Mexico D.F. Mexico

Selected Group Exhibitions

2026 100 Women Artists in Art History. MoM Museum, NY-FL

2024 Medusa Art Exhibition Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa FL

2024 100 Women Artists in Art History. Dunedin Art Teaching Gallery, FL

2023 100 Women Artists in Art History. Spain Restaurant Gallery & St Joseph Hospital. Tampa FL

2022  Trask Gallery at the National Arts Club. New York, NY

2022 Carrollwood Cultural Center. The Tarot Project. Tampa FL

2021   The House of Shadows. Nightmare on Kennedy. Tampa FL

2021   Mize Gallery. Critters. St. Pete FL

2021   Atelier de SoSi. El Día de los Muertos. St Petersburg FL

2021   Carrollwood Cultural Center. FLOWERS. Tampa, FL.

2020  Woodfield Fine Art Gallery. Come Out. St Pete FL

2020  Bella Unica. OneArtistOneStory. St Pete FL

2020  International Plaza. Project GOAT. Tampa, FL

2019   Gasparilla Festival of the Arts. Project GOAT. Tampa, FL

2019   Art Lofts. The May Mad Hatter. St Pete FL

2019   Spain Restaurant. Art with HeArt. Tampa FL

2019   Art Lofts. Stitcherotica. St Pete FL

2019   Spain Restaurant. We are the Ocean. Tampa FL

2019   On Point Executive Center. Another Day at the Office. Tampa FL

2018   Florida in Art. Westshore Plaza. Tampa FL

2018   Florida CraftArt. Día de los Muertos. A Celebration of Life. St Pete FL

2016   Ruth Eckerd Hall. Clearwater. FL

2017   Spain Restaurant Gallery. Latino Cultural Diversity. Tampa FL

2016   The Gallery at 14 Days to Close. Collective. Ybor City FL

2014   CEMUART. El Amor no Anda en Burro. Tlalnepantla. México

2013   INFONAVIT. El Amor no Anda en Burro. México D.F.

2012   Nude Nite. Art Exhibition and Event. Tampa FL

2012    Museo Pagaza, Valle Bravo. El Amor no Anda en Burro. México.

2009  Nude Nite. Art Exhibition and Event. Tampa FL

2009  Tampa Artist Emporium. Habitat. Tampa FL

2004  Lorenzo Homar Gallery. 100+1 Miles Radius. Philadelphia PA

2002  Cultural Center Art Show. Philadelphia PA

2001   XOXO Art Exhibition. Philadelphia PA

2001   Painted Bride Art Center. Ofrendas. Philadelphia PA

1995    Borders Gallery. Still Life. Philadelphia PA

1987    Certamen Concurso. Murcia Art Exhibition. Murcia. Spain

Selected Art Project-Community Oriented

2024 100 Women Artists in Art History

2021 The Tarot Project. A deck by Floridian artists. Development and organization of Tarot Art Show, printing deck and special event with international tarotists.

2020 FRAMEWORKS. Tampa FL

2018/21 Florida in Art. Promotion of local artists by themes. Social media and Art exhibitions in Tampa locations. FL

2005 Murals in Public Schools. Cultural Agents Initiative. Harvard University. MA

Selected Art Events/Festivals

2021 Live Paint: Woman with American Flag. Paint 22. Veterans Art Show. Tampa FL

2019 Pop Up Art Market Westshore Plaza. Tampa FL

2016 Harbour Island Art Walk. Tampa FL

2016  Flowers. Home Show. Expo Hall. Tampa FL

2015/16/17 Convention Center. Cons. Tampa FL

2013/17 Clearwater Outdoor Festival. FL

2010/11  West Broadway.  Manhattan NY

1997/98  El Jardín del Arte. Sullivan-San Angel. Mexico DF Mexico

Selected Talks, Panels and Seminar

2024 NeMLA 55th Convention Boston. Presenting: A Pink Soul. MARGUERITE PORETE.

2024 Literary Critique. Hijas del Horror by Bethsabé Huamán. 

2024 Presentation: “Women Cultural Agents and the Extermination of the Beguines, the Caring Mothers” at MoM             Annual Academic and Arts Conference: Threads of Connection; Sorry/Not Sorry.

2023 Harvard Women Alumni Global Conference. Women Cultural Agents

2022 Judge Panelist for TESA FL

2021  Illustration and Storytelling. Straz Center. Tampa FL

2021  Art Demo and Talk.  Brandon League of Fine Arts FL

2020 Judge Panelist for Carrollwood Cultural Center. Tampa FL

2016   Panelist. CEO National Conference. Tampa Convention Center FL

2010   Art Presentation. Rotary Club of Brandon. FL

2009  Art Therapy in Mexico City. Harvard University. Cambridge MA

2005  Talk. Humanities Center Seminar. Harvard University. Cambridge MA

Selected Bibliography/Press/Media

2020 Art and Human Trafficking. Tampa  Bay Times. FL

2020  Art and Human Trafficking. Telemundo 49 News. FL

2019 Art for Healing. Centro Tampa. FL

2010 Walls. Focus Education. Mexico D. F. Mexico

2009 Habitat. Magazine Vertical  Tampa Bay, FL

2004 Arte y Cultura. El Hispano. Philadelphia. PA

2004/2005 Booklet. The Humanities Center. Harvard University MA

1998 El Universal. El País. El Día. El Nacional. Mexico D.F. Mexico

Selected Teaching

2022 -2024  The University of Tampa, Applied Media Aesthetics and Creativity, Ad Campaigns and Advertising

2011/2021 Drawing/Painting Classes/Workshops. Happy Industries Art Studio New York/Tampa

2019 Workshop. Mandalas. Awakening Wellness Center. St Pete FL

2019 Workshop. On Glass. On Point Executive Center. Tampa FL

2018 Mandalas. Warehouse Arts Exchange. St Pete FL

2005/2009 TA/Lecturer/Instructor. Art and Literature in Spanish, Harvard University, MA

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2020 Silent Light, Themis' Guardian. Project G.O.A.T. Public Spaces. International Plaza Telemundo 49 News. Tampa FL

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