Amparo Ochoa is a Latina artist born in Santa Ana, California. She is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach with fine art degrees in Drawing & Painting and 3D Metal Arts. Her work touches on many Latina topics, ranging from identity and tradition to relationships and unrequited love. Amparo pulls inspiration from her own life experiences, but has also been driven by narratives told by her parents and family. Amparo's curiosity to know more has taken her back to Mexico on many occasions inspiring the paintings she shares with us today.
SHOWS
To be continued...
2009
"Light of the Spirit," Art + Design Lab, Long Beach
"Vision Dinamica," Alborde, El Gallo Plaza, Los Angeles
Honorable Mention," 2009 OC Art Grant," Santa Ana Business Council
"Women Artists on Immigration: Crossing Borders, Confronting Barriers, Bridging Identities,"
Korean Cultural Center Gallery, Los Angeles
2008
"3rd Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration," Gallery Azul , San Pedro
"Dia de los Muertos," 2nd City Council Gallery, Long Beach
"Ritual Duality: A Dance With Death," Mexican Cultural Institute of Los Angeles
"Deadlies: A Dia de los Muertos Virtual Exhibition," Abla , www.artbylatinaartists.com
"Crossroads," Pershing Square , Los Angeles
"!Presente! Homenaje a la Mujer," Avenue 50, Highland Park
"Love, Life, Lust," La Mano Press, Los Angeles
2007
"Crossing Over, Una Nueva Existencia," Agua y Viento Gallery, Long Beach
"Amparo Ochoa, Mis reflejos, pinturas, dibujos, joyeria, y mas ,"
Merilyn Werby Gallery, CSULB, Long Beach
"7: 7 Sacraments 7 Sins," I-5 Gallery, Los Angeles
"Juried All-Media Show," Palos Verdes Center for the Arts, Rancho Palos Verdes
"Insights: 2007, The Annual Student Art Exhibition," University Art Museum, Long Beach
"MASSC: Emerging Voices Exhibition," Chemers Gallery, Tustin
"BFA Show," Cal. State University, Long Beach
"The 2007 Evva S. Vale Memorial Exhibition," The Barbara & Ray Alpert Community Center, Long Beach
2006
"Homenajes," Max Gatov Gallery, CSULB, Long Beach
"Los Coyotes," Gallery Five, CSULB, Long Beach
"Common Threads," Curated by SOAH, Werby Gallery, CSULB, Long Beach
"Metals Show," Merlino Gallery, CSULB, Long Beach
Publications and Reviews
"Xochiquetzalli Anthology," Macha Femme Press, 2010 "Latino Heritage Month 2008 Calendar & Cultural Guide," Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, pg 59. www.culturela.org
Nathan Gonzalez, "Art Celebrates Women, Sheds Light on Issue of Violence," TheLatinaVoz.com, April 2008, http://www.latinavoz.com/Article.php?Cat=1
"Latino Heritage Month 2007 Calendar & Cultural Guide," Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, pg 87 and 96. www.culturela.org
Shirle Gottlieb, "Cal. State Long Beach Student Artists' Annual Delight," Long Beach Press-Telegram, front-page image, May 11, 2007 Theo Douglas, "Professional Grade," The District Weekly Vol 1 Issue 4, May 2, 2007 Awards
Honorable Mention, " 2009 OC Art Grant," Santa Ana Business Council Second Place, "MASSC: Emerging Voices Exhibition," Chemers Gallery, Tustin Honorable Mention, "The 2007 Evva S. Vale Memorial Exhibition," The Barbara & Ray Alpert Community Center, Long Beach Affiliations
MASSC - Metals Art Society of Southern California - www.massconline.com
