Rolando Diaz

Rolando Diaz
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Dallas based Cuban /American artist Rolando Diaz,
believes art is the expression of life. Everything we
see, feel, touch, smell and hear, in one way or another,
become part of the images expressed on the canvas. It
is this thought that becomes the basis for the work of
this Fine Artist.
Born in Havana, Cuba , to a Cuban immigrant businessman who fled an oppressive Communist regime,
Diaz learned early that there are those who will go
through life with little or nothing they can call their
own. Touched by this thought, the artist has traveled to many countries to personally experience what
poverty truly is. In so doing, it has touched the heartstrings and been able to raise many funds for those in
need.
His travels through Switzerland, France, Hungary,
Austria, Italy, Honduras, England, Canada, Guatemala,
Africa, Brazil, Mexico and many other places, has
brought him back to the original European influences
in Havana. The island once conquered by the Spaniards and the French. The old Havana city is full of
European detail. Its architecture, monuments, narrow
cobble stone streets, palms and the ocean reflect the bohemian life style.
Diaz has been able to exhibit nationally and internationally, and has collectors in both. Some who enjoy Diaz’s
work include, Liza Minnelli, Rob Thomas, BJ and Gloria Thomas, Courtney Rainwater and many others. With a
PBS special that aired in the US, Canada and Russia, Diaz received additional international attention. The artist
has also been able to paint live with great musicians such as Seth Simmons, Jewel, Manhattan Transfer, George
Winston, David Moneit and BJ Thomas, The Dallas Wind Symphony to name a few. Diaz has also performed live
for a special event for President Bush. Diaz believes his gifts are from God, and continues to use them to bring
excitement to the eyes of the viewer, and relate messages sometimes hidden about life.
Selected Works:
Gallery Shows:
LA Thompson Gallery
209 Gallery
Florence Gallery
Breckenridge Gallery
Alexander and Victor Fine Art
Abilene Christian University
Lipscomb University
Pepperdine University
Jannette Kennedy Gallery
(Private home/estate shows)
Museum Shows:
Weinfeld Museum, California One man show)
Latin Museum of Fine Art, California
The Grace Museum, Texas (One man show)
Witte Museum, Texas
Bass Museum, Miami Beach
Dallas Museum of Art, Texas
The Mac Museum, Texas
Private Collectors:
National and International
Mr. John Holland
Mr. and Mrs. Al Garrett
Courtney Rainwater
Carlson Worldwide
BJ Thomas
Featured:
Channel 8, Tampa, Dallas
Channel 4
Channel 51
Dallas Morning News
Arts and Culture/DFW
Coral Gables News
Turtle Creek News
Park Cities News
White Rock Lake Weekly
PBS
Chicago Tribune
Orlando News
TeleMundo
Elite Luxury, Brazil
Quik
Paper City
ACU News
SMU News
FIU News
The Guide
The Gospel Advocate
Holywood News
South Beach News
Miami Herald
Abilene News
Lubbock News
Rockchester College News
Celebrity Performances
Jose Feliciano
George Winston
David Benoit
BJ Thomas / The carolinas/ Arlington Texas / Austin Texas
Najie
Johnnie Cash Carter / Nashville Tn.
The Gatlin Brothers / Nashville Tn.
Jewel
Manhattan Transfer
Amy Grant
Arturo Saldovan
Jesse Cooke
Robyn Floyd
Tower of Power
Gustavo Tolosa
Seth Simmons
Patrice Pike / Austin / Houston /
Dallas
Peter White
Rita Coolige
Diana Reeves
Acoustic Alchemy
Spyro Gyra
Peter White
Billy Crockett / Blue Rock/ Wimberly, Tx
Debbie Gibson / Famous Paramount Studios
Dallas Wind Symphony (The Meyerson, Dallas)
Scott and Caryl Parker / Rockchester College
Kirk Whalun
Acapella/ George Pendegrass
Euforia Performances:
( Live painting with accompaniment of composer pianist Seth Simmons)
www.euforialive.com Euforia Theatre
Waldorf Astoria, NY
Paramount Studios, Holiwood
Hyde Park, Tampa
Islesworth, Orlando Blue and Gold Diamond Towers, Miami Beach
Gathering of the Titans, Boston
Puerto Rico, San Juan
Pepperdine University, Malibu
Moody Gardens, Galveston (The Gift of Christmas
Show)
ZaZa Hotel, Dallas
ATT Plaza, Dallas
Bass Hall, Ft Worth
Beaumont, Texas
Longview - Cherokee Club
Private Estates, USA
Euforia Theater
Highest Bids from
Auctions:
$25,000....The Pegasus Project/Dallas
$20,000....The Grace Foundation/Austin
$19,000....The Lamp Lighter Association/Dallas
Schools Attended:
Southwest High School/ Miami, Fla.
ACU - Abilene Christian University/ Abilene, Tx
Amarillo College/ Amarillo Tx
Other PErformances:
Gualadajara Mexico/ Palacio de Hierro
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Kisimu, Africa
Cap Haitian, Haiti
Itu, Brazil
Rio, Brazil
San Paulo, Brazil
Documentary:
Recapturing Cuba/PBS
http://artandseek.net/2008/06/13/webcast-recapturing-cuba-anartists-journey/
Awards:
Bass Museum/Best of Show
3rd Place Foremost Wine Label Award
Best Universities Cartooning/Texas, Oklahoma
Who’s Who
Mr. Talent
Mr. Southwest
Silver knight Award
Lions Club Award
Rotary Club Service Award
Outstanding Community Partner Award
Distinguished Alumni Citation, ACU
DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) Appreciation
Award
Dallas International Film Festival 2011/Artist in
residence
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http://www.christianchronicle.org/gallery.php?album=23
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anbacL578&feature=related
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news/2011/03/21/why-dallas-rocks-wine-brother-andbotany-love/
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