Emerging Artist Fellowship
José Ibarra Rizo standing in MINT Installation
José Ibarra Rizo, Instillation at MINT, 2021

2021 Inaugural Fellow:

José Ibarra Rizo

About

José Ibarra Rizo had a solo exhibition at MINT Gallery during the 2021 ACP Festival. He also received a WAGE stipend, mentorship, and participated in the 2021 ACP Virtual Portfolio Review. His Fellowship exhibition was highlighted in Lenscratch’s ACP Week.

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José Ibarra Rizo, Installation at MINT, 2021
José Ibarra Rizo, Installation at MINT, 2021
José Ibarra Rizo, Installation at MINT, 2021

José Ibarra Rizo is a multidisciplinary artist working and living in Atlanta, Georgia. Originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, José and his mother immigrated to the states as undocumented immigrants when he was seven. This life-changing experience shaped and informed his creative process and approach to art making. José received permanent residency status at the age of twelve and holds a B.A. in Studio Art from Georgia College & State University with a concentration in Drawing and Painting. His work primarily focuses on identity and is currently exploring the migrant experience in the American South.

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