
Hi,
I am Issa Estrada
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I was Born in El Salvador, Central America.
Live & work in The Woodlands, TX
Studied in the prestige Institution of the Nacional Center of Art in El Salvador.
I specialized in Sculpture, Performance, Watercolor and Photography.
At 36 year old I have been recognized with multiple awards on Digital Photography and have been showcased in prestige Galleries around the World. Such as the Exhibit “Your Favorite Shot” ITSLIQUID at the Palazzo Ca’ Zanardi during the Venice Biennale. Venice, Italy June 2019. Also The International Contemporary Art Fair - Digital Photography Exhibit Art Thessaloniki Helexpo - Thessaloniki, Greece Nov 2019.
And the most recent the “Dramatic Lighting Exhibit” at the Laurent Gallery, in St. Kilda, Melbourne, Australia. That has been postponed due to COVID-19 Outbreak.
I was also recognized among artists for my work with the Cultural Center of Spain in El Salvador. And because of one of my famous Performance Art Actions: “Utopia of a Restroom” video footage of the action traveled around the World to all the Cultural Centers of Spain Worldwide.
My watercolor palette is vibrant, with soft movements that are enjoyable to the eye. My sculptures reflects my strong moral values and subtly expose social themes. My goal is to inspire others.
At a young age I volunteered from the 22nd of October to the 5th November 1998 with the RED CROSS in El Salvador after the devastation left by Huracan Mitch organizing clothing donations destined to be given to the victims.
After the earthquake of January 13, 2001 and February 13, 2001 that devasted the area of Las Colinas and Comasagua in El Salvador I formed part of the RED CROSS Squad that traveled on Helicopter to Las Colinas and Comasagua to rescue victims.
And when Hurricane Harvey affected thousands in Conroe, TX USA I helped answering phone calls for 48 hours at the Conroe Emergency Center coordinating and dispatching help for those trapped by high waters.
And then for 20 Hours helped with the organization of donations for the victims like water, food, clothing, baby formula, and blankets, etc.
Education
· SHAW ACADEMY
Adobe Lightroom Certificate, 2020
· SHAW ACADEMY
Smartphone Photografy Certificate, 2020
· CENTRO CULTURAL DE ESPAÑA (Cultural Center of Spain)
Participation in Workshop Relational Art
Given by the artist Ronald Morán Salvadoran Relational Artist
And coordinated by Plastic Artist Guillermo Araujo Salvadoran
First and Second Stages completed.
Developing Stage with Ernesto Calvo.
· CENTRO CULTURAL DE ESPAÑA (Cultural Center of Spain)
Diploma of participation in Curating Workshop 2011 (Curator)
Given by the Curator Clara Astiasarán (Cuba)
· CENTRO NACIONAL DE ARTES (Nacional Center of Arts of El Salvador ), SECRETARÍA DE CULTURA DE LA PRESIDENCIA(MINISTRY OF CULTURE OF THE PRESIDENCY).
Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts Sculpture and Ceramics Specialty with Minor in Photography 2010
· CENTRO CULTURAL DE ESPAÑA (Cultural Center of Spain)
Diploma of participation in Scenic Photography Workshop 2009
· CENTRO CULTURAL DE ESPAÑA (Cultural Center of Spain)
Performance Workshop taught by: Regina Galindo (Guatemala), Sayuri Guzman(Dominican Republic), Edith Medina (Mexico) Jurors also of First Call for Action National Arts El Salvador 2009.
· UNIVERSIDAD ALBERT EINSTEIN (Albert Einstien University)
3rd Year in the Career of Environmental Design.
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