ARTIST STATEMENT
Inclusion is my driving force, rooted in personal experience and philosophical exploration. Inspired by my son, who navigates life with autism, I discovered art as a powerful means of communication and connection. My path evolved through introspection, seeking inner joy, and fostering a dialogue on self-acceptance and societal inclusion. Through my projects, I invite viewers to embrace diversity and celebrate often-overlooked voices. Each artwork, whether a miniature portrait or a vibrant installation, serves as a portal for reflection and dialogue on our shared humanity, challenging us to embrace our flaws, understand our worth, and cultivate empathy.
ARTIST bio
Apia (Carolina V. Garcia / b.1977, Chile) is a Conceptual Multidisciplinary artist based in South Florida. With a background in Engineering, Garcia seamlessly navigates diverse mediums and scales, from intricate miniature paintings to expansive 3D installations and vibrant murals. Her artistic journey defies boundaries, driven by a passionate advocacy for inclusion, mirroring the diversity she envisions for the world. Notable solo exhibitions include "Exaggerations of History" at the Museum of Contemporary Art for the Americas (March - May 2024) and the Coral Springs Museum of Art (February - April 2023), alongside "Hi and Hello World Installation and Art Exhibit" at the Coral Springs Museum of Art (February - April 2023). Garcia's work also graces selected exhibits such as "WATTA Site-specific Installation for Healing Goddess II" (March 2024) and "Women Through the Ages" at the Instituto Cultural de Mexico en Miami (March - May 2024). Recognized for her contributions, Apia received the Artist Innovation Grant (March 2022) and an Artist Support Grant (August 2022) from the Broward Cultural Division. Her art resides in the esteemed collection of the Museum of Contemporary Arts foof the Americas, as well as in private collections across the US, Chile, and France.
Exhibitions
2024
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Sept - Oct | Threads of Time and Imagination - WATTA + Exaggerations of History + Hi & Hello World
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Curated by Jill Brown​
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March - May | Exaggerations of History - Museum of Contemporary of the Americas
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Curated by: Jorge Rodriguez Diez
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March | WATTA - Site-specific Installation for Healing Goddess II - Doral Cultural Art Center
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Curated by: Nubia Abaji
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March | WATTA - Small Installation for La Mujer y sus Causas - Instituto Cultural de Mexico en Miami
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Curated by: Adriana Torres
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July | LatinAmerican Rockers: Art exhibit proposed and curated for Museo de Arte Contemporaneo para las Americas​​
2023
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January - March | Silent Narrator/Curious Spectator - The Frank Ortis Gallery - Group Exhibit
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Curated by Julian Forero
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March - April | Exaggerations of History - Coral Springs Museum of Art – Coral Springs Fl
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Curated by Jill Brown
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March - April | Hi and Hello World - Coral Springs Museum of Art – Coral Springs Fl
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Curated by Jill Brown
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May |Pop Up private location Bourges, France
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Curated by Apia
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August |NakedNudes – Artis Galley - Group Exhibit
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Curated by Miguel Reinfeld & Marby Hernandez
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November |Shine a light on Autism – Hi and Hello Installation Invited artist to accompany an Exhibit by persons with Autism at the Miami Dade College Hialeah Campus
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Curated by Noor Blazekovic
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2022
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February | Enamorarte – Hernan Gamboa Gallery
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March | Broward Cultural Division: Artist Innovation Grant Recipient
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March | W.O.M.A.N. Little Haiti Cultural Center
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March | Art Demo for the Weston Art Guild
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April | FiArte – Granada, Spain
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May | Pop up at the Ft. Lauderdale Airport
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May | July - The Frank Ortiz Gallery – Candyland
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June | Aragon International Fair – Aragon, Spain
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June | Castello de Populonia - Toscana, Italy
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August | Broward Cultural Division: Artist Support Grant Recipient
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August | Co-Founder - Conscious Collective Vibrations
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September | Art on Paper – NYC
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September | Los Colores de Miami – Hispafest - MIFA
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September - October | Los Colores de Miami – Mexican Cultural Institute (ICM)
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October | Galerie Artes – Paris, France
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November | Galeria Geraldes Da Silva – Oporto, Portugal
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November | The Ant Project - Breathing Together - Mexico
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December | Aqua Art Miami - Miami
2021
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February | Harvesting Light - Group exhibit – Gallerie Artes, France
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May | Madrid - Drawing Room
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May | Studio 18 – Collective exhibit
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September | Got Culture Pop-up Duo Exhibit
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October | November - Hi and Hello World Installation
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November | Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center - Hi and Hello mini
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December | Small works and Miniatures – 17 works on display at Broward Art Guild
2020
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January | Art Palm Beach
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June | Envisions Magazine: Aqua - Best in Show
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July | Studio 18: Tell me a Story
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July - August | Curator’s Voice: The Art of Isolation
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August-Sept | Art Museum of South Texas - Distance creativity
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August-Sept | Contemporary Gallery: 2020 ALL Water/Seascape
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August-Sept | Summer Exhibizone - Canada
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October - Italy | Group Show Venezia 2020: Scuola Grande di San Teodoro - Venice, Italy
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October-December | Curator’s Voice-Collective Show: Survey II
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November | MUNAT Museum, Mexico
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Previous Years
Previous Years
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2019 Developed Lettering to the Soul Workshop, directed to help Parents and Caregivers of children with disabilities.
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2019 Investigation of the works and life of Hilma Af Klint as collaboration for a short documentary.
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2018 Developed Patience through Origami Workshop, directed to help Parents and Caregivers of children with disabilities.
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2017 Pop up Gallery Installation Bourges, France
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2016 Various collaborations with photographers via Instagram for the creation of Art Series inspired by pictures taken by others.
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2015 Pop Up Gallery Installation - Santiago - Chile
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2013 Butterflies of Spring Installation at the Mailman Center for Child Development - Broward County - USA
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2012 Tree of Life installation at the Mailman Center for Child Development - Broward County - USA
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2005 Love for the East - Private Interactive Large Art Installation - Chile
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2004 Be a kid - Private Interactive Large Art Installation - Chile
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2003 Fairy Garden - Private Large Art Installation - Chile
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1994 Mural at Colegio de la Salle - Chile
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007-2011 Business Operations Specialist
In-depth knowledge of the P3 markets globally, specializing in North America for P3 bid proposals.
ACS Infrastructure Development, Inc, USA
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Coordination of bid proposals presented to government agencies for Public-Private Partnership (P3) projects in all its stages, from prequalification to financial close.
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Management of highly specialized and sensitive information required for P3 bid submissions to comply with the requirements set by corresponding government agencies.
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Coordination with outside advisors such as legal, tax, financial, etc.
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Projects:
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Windsor-Essex Parkway, Ontario (Canada). CAD $1.27 billion - AWARDED
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South Fraser Perimeter Road, British Columbia (Canada). CAD$774 million - AWARDED
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I-595 Broward County, Florida (USA). USD $1.7 billion - AWARDED
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I-69 TTC Texas (USA). Development of the TransTexas Corridor - AWARDED
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Mid Currituck Bridge Project North Carolina (USA). Pre-Development Agreement - AWARDED
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Pennsylvania Turnpike, (USA). USD$ 12.8 billion - AWARDED, the project was later canceled.
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2006
Executive Agent for Bank Club deals, Union Credits, and Bonds
BBVA, Chile
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Managed BBVA-led Bank Club deals where BBVA also acted as the Administrative Agent. Reorganized procedures, work systems, and data banks. Oversaw the development of specialized software for the area.
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Led over 20 projects.
2003-2005
Chief Operations and Marketing Officer
Julio Serra y Cia Ltda. Chile
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Developed and implemented strategic marketing concepts. Supervised 50 employees in the areas of production and sales. Assisted in the expansion of the company’s business operations.
2001-2003
Marketing Manager
Julio Serra y Cia Ltda. Chile
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Developed a strategic marketing plan.
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Developed operational marketing strategy.
2000 – 2001
Marketing Assistant Australian Trade Commission Chile
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Market Analysis for Australian companies interested in doing business in Chile
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Seminars and Shows organization
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Industries:
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Beverage and Food
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Mining
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Transportation
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1999
Marketing Training
Kommerling USA
1998
Chief of the Marketing Department
Kommerling Chile
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Market Analysis
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Market Strategies
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Creation of sales and technical manuals and material