Exhibition of works by Ciales-born Delgado to open in Capitol gallery

By THE STAR STAFF

Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Nuñez announced on Sunday the opening of the “Natural Flow” exhibition by renowned painter Rocio Delgado.

“We are committed to fostering art among communities, providing spaces for our artists to showcase their talents at the Capitol, a historic site visited by thousands of tourists each year and a unique platform for exhibiting the works of painters like Rocio Delgado, whose unique talent will grace the walls of this venue for everyone to enjoy,” the House speaker said.

House Health Committee Chairman Gabriel Rodríguez Aguiló curated the new exhibition, which opens this Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the José Tous Soto Gallery in the basement of the Capitol.

In the exhibition, the artist, a Ciales native, explores movement, energy, and the connection between nature and human emotion through the fluidity of color and composition.

Delgado studied architecture at Polytechnic University. In 2006, she moved to San Diego, California, where she completed bachelor of arts and master’s degrees. After completing her studies, she founded a non-profit organization called Coquí Saludable, which helps people live a healthy lifestyle.

Delgado’s works have shown in various national and international venues, including the prestigious Artbox in Miami in 2022 and 2023, Art Me San Diego in 2019, and the Mad Kat gallery in Palm Springs, California in 2014. Last July, she participated in an exhibition on the Greek island of Crete. Her paintings have also been exhibited in commercial spaces such as the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, among others.

Among the distinctions Delgado has received are the 2022 Distinguished Artist award from the Congress of Puerto Rican Women, as well as first place in the Ashton Gallery’s “Daffodil Dreams” in 2023.