About / Sobre mí

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Born in Colombia, Cesar Valdes is a contemporary artist and educator known for his interdisciplinary work that explores how places of production—factories, studios, kitchens, and fields—intersect with personal and social histories. He often combines natural and industrial materials to express reflections on life, labor, and identity.

Cesar’s artistic journey began with community-based projects, including murals, short films, and workshops. He earned a BFA from the National University of Colombia and moved to the United States to continue his studies, completing his MFA at Rutgers University in 2020. During that time, he received the Giza Daniels-Endesha Award for Outstanding Performance in Art & Design.

His work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions in both Colombia and the U.S., and he has participated in several artist residencies, including the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation.

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Nacido en Colombia, Cesar Valdes es un artista contemporáneo y educador reconocido por su trabajo interdisciplinario que explora cómo los espacios de producción—fábricas, estudios, cocinas y campos—se entrelazan con historias personales y sociales. A menudo combina materiales naturales e industriales para expresar reflexiones sobre la vida, el trabajo y la identidad.

Su camino artístico comenzó con proyectos comunitarios como murales, cortometrajes y talleres. Obtuvo su BFA en la Universidad Nacional de Colombia y se trasladó a Estados Unidos para continuar sus estudios, donde completó su MFA en Rutgers University en 2020. Durante este tiempo, recibió el Giza Daniels-Endesha Award for Outstanding Performance in Art & Design.

Su obra ha sido exhibida en exposiciones individuales y colectivas tanto en Colombia como en Estados Unidos, y ha participado en residencias como la Fundación Josef y Anni Albers.