BIO
Enrique Sendra was born in Havana, Cuba in 1982. As a young boy his passion for art was very evident. With the support and encouragement of his family and friends, he was able to develop his talent by attending workshops and creating relations with other artists. In 1999, Enrique enrolled in "Taller De Figueroa", his first professional art school, where he was able to learn art in a structured way. In 2000 at the age of 18, Enrique presented his first solo exhibition in the Amelia Pelaéz Gallery in Havana. The following year Enrique immigrated to the U.S.
In the United States, Enrique's work has been shown in various spaces. He has participated in numerous group and solo art exhibitions. In 2006, he became the apprentice to contemporary Cuban Master David Rodríguez. Enrique has been recognized by several mayors and commissioners in Miami-Dade County for his participation in the Arts in the South Florida community, and he has received honorary awards and commendations. Enrique has been featured as an inspiration to young people in local news channels, newspapers and magazines. Today Enrique resides in Miami, Florida and continues to grow professionally through his art.
CURRICULUM VITAE
SOLO SHOWS
2011 "Cross Pollinated Signals" Swenson Gallery, Bakehouse Art Complex, Wynwood, FL
2010 "Mid-Air Negotiations" Jazz Gallery, WDNA 88.9 FM Miami, FL
2010 "Ialtus" Area Stage Gallery, Coral Gables, FL
2007 "Recent Paintings" Datran Center Gallery, Miami, FL
2006 "A Thousand Submerged Dreams" Datran Center Gallery, Miami, FL
2006 "Recycled Escapes for Immediate Relief" Datran Center Gallery, Miami, FL
2004 "Substantial Landscape" Vincent Gallery Coconut Grove, FL
2000 "Si El Hombre Se Propone Las Estrellas Conseguir" Amelia Pélaez Gallery, Havana, Cuba
GROUP SHOWS
2013 "August Group Show" ArtRageous Gallery, Coral Gables FL
2012 "Passion" Miguel Rodez Art Space, Bird Road Art District, Miami FL
2009 "Premiere Opening" Boswell Mourot Gallery, Little Rock, AK
2004 "20 Artists" One Ear Society Gallery, Coconut Grove, FL
2003 "Mayfair Group Show" One Ear Society Gallery, Coconut Grove, FL
2002 "Expresiones Del Arte" Latinoamericano 2002, The Wirtz Gallery, South Miami, FL
2000 "Pinceladas De Otoño" Amelia Pélaez Gallery, Havana, Cuba
2000 "Ciudad Te Sueño" Gallery at Casa de Arte y Tradiciones, Chinatown, Havana, Cuba
AWARDS
2002 Certificate of Recognition awarded by City of Miami Mayor Manuel A. Diaz
2002 Certificate of Special Recognition awarded by City of South Miami Mayor Julio Robaina
2002 Iberoamericana Magazine, Iberoamerican Art Expressions
2002 Certificate of Appreciation awarded by Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas
2001 Recognition to artistic quality exhibited, Amelia Pélaez Gallery, Havana, Cuba
2001 “Los jóvenes en busca de El Reino de Este Mundo” Alejo Carpentier Foundation, Havana, Cuba
PRESS RELEASE
2011 The Miami Herald,. featured article "Cross Pollinated Signals"
2010 Miami Art Guide Magazine Online "Mid-Air Negotiations" Solo Show
2010 Soul of Miami "Mid-Air Negoatiations" Solo Show
2010 Miami Today Newspaper "Mid-Air Negotiations" Solo Show
2010 Doral Times Newspaper FAME Event at Doral Park Country Club
2010 MagARTzone Magazine May 28th FAME Event at Doral Park Country Club
2010 Soul Of Miami, May 27th FAME Event at Doral Park Country Club
2010 Miami NewTimes Newspaper June 1st FAME Event at Doral Park Country Club
2007 Univision 23 TV Interview for solo show “Recent Painting”
2007 Americateve 41 TV Interview for solo show “Recent Painting”
2007 NBC Telemundo 51 TV Interview for solo show “Recent Painting”
2003 Iberoamericana Magazine, page 22
2003 WLRN 17 TV Interview Latin American Art Show.
2002 El Latino Americano Newspaper, page 22
2002 Hialeah News Newspaper, page 15
2002 Golazo Deportivo Newspaper Vol. № 815, page 28