Luis Antonio Navas-Reyes

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Exhibitions
2025     McGuire Woods Gallery, FCPS Artist Teacher Exhibit | Lorton, VA  
2024    PullProof Studio, Myth presented by Pittsburg Print Group  | Pittsburg, PA
2023    McGuire Woods Gallery, FCPS Artist Teacher Exhibit | Lorton, VA
2022    McGuire Woods Gallery, FCPS Artist Teacher Exhibit | Lorton, VA
2022    Blackrock Gallery, Estamos Aqui | Germantown, MD
2021    Dupont UNDERGROUND, Somewhere between, by Fingir | Washington D.C.
2021    McGuire Woods Gallery, FCPS Artist Teacher Exhibit | Lorton, VA
​2020    Target Gallery 2020 Post-Grad Residents Exhibition
​2020    The People x Monochrome Virtual Art Fair
2019    Little exhibition, Seville, Spain Summer 2019 
2019    Kaplan Gallery, NextGen 6.0 | Rockville, MD
2019    Endeavor RVA, Annual Print Show | Richmond, VA
2018    artWorks Gallery, DOLPH, Curated by Tash Kahn | Harrisonburg, VA
2018    Grace Street Gallery, Thesis Show | Harrisonburg, VA *
2018    artWorks Gallery, Juried Show | Harrisonburg, VA
2018    Smith House Gallery, Rising: Juried Show | Harrisonburg, VA
2017    artWorks Gallery, E(ART)T | Harrisonburg, VA
2015    Verizon Gallery, Student Show | Annandale, VA   
*indicates solo exhibition

Awards
2018    artWorks Gallery, Juror's Choice | Harrisonburg, VA
2018    SADAH Senior Achievement Awards | Harrisonburg, VA
​2017    Gardy Loo Literature and Arts Magazine Cover | Harrisonburg, VA
 
Artist Talks and Presentations
2022    Blackrock Gallery, Estamos Aqui | Germantown, MD
2019    School of Art, Design, and Art History, Student Artist Lecture Series | Harrisonburg, VA
2018    James Madison University, Artist Talk, Thesis Exhibition | Harrisonburg, VA
2018    artWorks Gallery, Artist Talk, DOLPH Project | Harrisonburg, VA
 
Published Works
2021    La Horchata Issue #8 En Los Tiempos De Cuarentena
2019    Furious Flower Poetry Book 
2017    Gardy Loo Literature and Arts
2016    Calliope, The Student Journal of Art and Literature
2015    Calliope, The Student Journal of Art and Literature
 
 
Studio Experience and Collaborations
2019      ARTIST COLLABORATION, Nava Levenson "Studio Dirt Project" 
2018      Artist collaboration, Joanna Pottle
2018      Artist collaboration, John Ros and Duke Gallery Collaboration
2018      Ceramics Studio Assistant, James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA
2018      Printmaking Studio Assistant, James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA
 
Teaching Experience
Current  Photography Art Educator, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA
2016-8   Printmaking Teaching, Assistant James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
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STATEMENT 

I am both the conqueror and conquered. Like many kids of immigrants, I share the feeling of being between two cultures and identities. As an artist, my drive is to unearth and resolve my cultural inheritance on an emotional and intellectual level. The visual language of my work echoes that of Mesoamerican patterns and forms, cultural symbols, and nature. Specifically, Teotihuacan culture and nature from my family's home country of El Salvador. As an interdisciplinary artist, I find inspiration in various mediums. When drawing, I explore intricate cultural details and symbolism. Relief printing allows me to carve designs that are layered and colorful. In ceramics, I echo Mesoamerican artifacts such as the Teotihuacan tripod vessel form. Jewelry making, on the other hand, I incorporate cultural symbols and natural elements into wearable art pieces. I seek to promote a dialogue with my audience, conversations about the intersections of culture, history, and personal identity. Through my art, I aim to bridge gaps and understanding among myself and others. My aim is to create engaging and high-quality artwork that resonates with both myself and my audience.