Oliver Rios

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Born from Puerto Rican parents and raised in East Harlem, Oliver Rios is a visual artist who is committed to raising awareness. His innovative and artistic technique empowers his creativity daily. He was inspired by The Hip Hop culture in the late 1970’s and spray can art in the 1980’s. Oliver continues to document the changing neighborhood of El Barrio with the use of traditional and digital photography.

Arte Y Identidad (Art and Identity) - Oliver Rios ©2022, 20x30 mixed media on cardboard. Featured on VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos.
Marcos sketching at Taller Boricua. Digital Photography. Photo: Oliver Rios ©2023
Marcos sketching at Taller Boricua. Digital Photography. Photo: Oliver Rios ©2023