Santiago

Artist &
Collaborator

SANTIAGO

Santiago is a self made artist and regular processes and norms go out the window. For him there are no rules in art and that's the way he likes it. He is known for being multifaceted and fearlessly incorporating new ideas and techniques into his work.

Specialty: Abstract & Impressionism

Favorite Mediums: Acrylic & Mixed Media

Why Pura Vida?

Santiago first learned of 'Pura Vida' on a visit to Costa Rica with his father many years ago and it connects his family to this day. He pours this energy into his artwork and hopes to inspire others to create and nurture their soul.

Inspirations & Admirations: The Highway Men, Earnest Hemingway and Charles Russell

PROJECTS & INVOLVEMENT

Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association NEMAA - Member

ART BATTLE - Minneapolis MN - frequent participant

Northrup King Building events @ Studio 223

* Art-A-Whirl

* Summer Sizzle

* Art Attack

* Northrup King Nights

* First Thursdays

* Open Studio Saturdays

EXHIBITIONS

April -July 2024 | Breaking Ground Exhibit - Eagan Art House, Eagan MN
Sept - Oct 2024 | 71.60.3 The Water Exhibit - Gallery 332, Northrup King Building, Minneapolis MN
January 2025 - Feline Fantastica - Gallery 332, Northrup King Building, Minneapolis MN

Ruth

Artist &
Collaborator

RUTH

Ruths involvement in art started at a very young age and she would often be found drawing in solitude. Her continued passion for art was fostered by her art teachers by placing her in clubs such as the 'Rat Pack', Honors Art & entering art competitions. Ruth continued to pursue art in college though withdrew to start a family. She has now returned to her passion and creates artwork alongside Santiago.

Specialty: Realism

Favorite Mediums: Acrylic & Scratchboard

Inspirations & Admirations: Baroque, Pre-Raphaelite, Neoclasicism, Renaissance Art, Georgia O'Keefe, Robert Bateman, and Art Teachers; Mrs. Cummings & Mr. Esser.