EGO TRIP art exhibition to open Friday at UPR-Carolina

By THE STAR STAFF

The Puerto Rican Association of Visual Artists (APAP) and the Department of Design at the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) at Carolina will present the EGO TRIP Collective/Retrospective exhibition, a vibrant celebration of creativity that brings together a diverse group of talented individuals, including students, emerging artists and established creators, all engaged in meaningful visual dialogue.

The exhibition will showcase a rich tapestry of artwork that spans various styles and experiences. Attendees can expect to see an impressive selection of pieces, featuring not only artworks that have graced the walls of galleries in the past but also those that have quietly remained in storage, as well as new creations that have yet to be revealed to the public eye.

Each piece in the collection tells its own story, inviting viewers into the distinct artistic journeys of its creators.

Among the featured artists are notable figures such as Jorge González, the president of APAP, and Vladimir Peña, the association’s vice president, alongside a talented mix of individuals including John Rivas, Merari Ceballos Portuguez, Ricardo Ramírez, Nancy Escribano, Orlando Castro, Fulgen Sabatier, Clara Alonso, Carlos Vélez, Miraida Santiago, Juan Ibáñez, Roberto Acevedo, Irmaris Santiago, Mayra González and Syenicha Sánchez. The exhibition will also be enriched by the presence of guest artists, including Liliana Collazo, Marta Rivera, Alanis Vázquez and Nilmarie de León, each bringing their unique perspectives to the collective.

Rivas, a visual artist who chairs the board of directors of the School of Visual Arts and Design of Puerto Rico and coordinates the Design Program at UPR Carolina, underscored the powerful impact the exhibited creations aim to have.

“These works, which I refer to as the 20/20, are clearly visible,” he said. “Art doesn’t hide; it reveals itself. And when it does, it never falls silent again.”

The public is invited to the grand opening of the EGO TRIP Collective/Retrospective this Friday at 6 p.m. in the UPR Carolina Library lobby. The exhibition is open to the general public, welcoming everyone to immerse themselves in a celebration of art and community.