In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 to Oct 15) October 10, 2008 at 7PMAtlantic City Arts Center Adminission is freeThe reception will have light Hors d'oeuvre and beverages "As Latinos we need to support our artists and artisans and therefore the HAAC respectfully requests the Latino community to come take part in this event." Said Manny Aponte, HAAC President
PEDRO FULLER was born in Managua, Nicaragua in 1961. His love for art manifested itself early on when, as a child, he loved to draw spending all his time drawing maps. At the age of 13 he met a painter who became his art teacher, mentor and friend. While pursuing his public school education, Pedro began his Fine Arts studies at the Escuela de Bellas Artes.
In 1979, as a result of political unrest Pedro's family moved from Nicaragua to the United States, establishing themselves in New Jersey, where Pedro finished High School. After graduating he was accepted at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts where, in 1985, he received his degree in painting. Speaking about his art, Fuller states, "Every piece I complete expresses something unique. I always give careful consideration to the way color and form work together. I frequently use tropical hues like cadmium red and yellow, olive green and turquoise. I paint mainly with oil and pastels. Some of the themes in my art are spirituality, music, politics, and happiness. Because I value music for its relaxing qualities, there is a visual rhythm in my work through which I try to reach this same calmer, more spiritual place. My own spirituality inspires my paintings of musicians, love and joy. As in any art, I am coming from what I know as well as moving towards the unknown. The creative act itself leads me to a new place where I am reborn on the canvas. I paint because I love to paint and enjoy the pleasure and serenity it gives to others."
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