Liliana LIFE

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, there she studied art at the National Schools of Fine Arts Manuel Belgrano, Prilidiano Pueyrredon, and Ernesto de la Carcova.—She also studied at Temple University and Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, USA, graduating with honors at all schools.—As of now, a recognized artist by the Ministry of Culture of Argentina, she counts approximately fifty solo exhibits and one hundred and fifty collective shows in the Americas, China and Europe.—Although most of her energies are directed to painting, other professional experiences include lecturing as well as teaching, she has been involved with teen art festivals and art centers, consulting for the New Jersey School of the Arts, and has been a guest speaker for organizations such as the Zimmerli art Museum in New Brunswick.—Curating and coordinating exhibits and events have also been very rewarding experiences for her.—Many of her works are included in private as well as public collections (Academia Nacional del Tango, Buenos Aires, Instituto Cultural Puertorriqueño, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Casino de Torrevieja, Spain, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA., the Atlantic County (NJ) Permanent Collection and Museo de la SHOA in Buenos Aires, among others).—She feels privileged to be exhibiting member of the Philadelphia Watercolor Club, although her technical range includes acrylic and oils as well as printmaking and other mixed-media.—In 1996 she was awarded Prominent Latino of Camden County as well as Recognition by the Congress of the United States of America, and in 1997 she was granted the Dorothy West Memorial Award, the Latino Artist at the Capitol Award (Harrisburg, PA), and the Best of Show Award at “Pushing the Limit” (by John B. Ravenal, Assistant Curator, XX Century Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art).--She has been a panelist at the Governor’s Conference on Women Economic Pathways to Power, and the First International Congress of Contemporary Architecture in Torrevieja, Spain.--In Philadelphia, she has been a member of ZONE ONE artists’ cooperative.--Recognized in 2001 by the NJ Department of Community Affairs, the Office of the Mayor of Newark, and the Newark Municipal Council, Liliana Life also received an Artistic Achievement Award granted by the Newark Art Council.--She has been a participant in the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program in 2002, and she created the Politz School Art Studio in New Jersey, while mentoring on ongoing basis in the fields of Painting, Sculpture and Dancing.--Listed in the 2005-06 and 2006-2007 “Art in America” Guide to galleries, museums and artists.—Member Old City Jewish Art Center, Philadelphia, PA. Shown in "International New York Art Expo" at the Javits Center, New York City, NY. "Mandell Theater Project" - 2008, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pensylvania. National Museum of Women in the Arts, USA-DC, Library and Research Center, 2009.