Bio

Vera a New York City born sculptor.   He received his B.S. in 2007 from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and studied under sculptor Barney Hodes.  He has been teaching at the Art Students’ League of New York since 2008 and working for The New School since 2012.  He has shown in multiple venues throughout the east coast and had long-term installations at such Riverside Park South, New York, NY and Leonia Sculpture Garden, Leonia, NJ.  

Vera's work is based off of human form and its combination with forms related to metropolitan areas, specify the various neighborhoods and sections of New York City.  His work often utilizes raw materials found in construction, and is often left to the elements.   Live models are used to refine figurative elements and emphasize human elements.

Vera's current work explores the relationship between the human form and large minimal geometric structures reminiscent of the emerging modern designs of major metropolitan landscapes.  He questions the interaction, (oftentimes the conflicts) of modern progress and classical ideals.

Curriculum Vitae

Exhibitions

2016

  • “Quiet Place”, Bushwick Open Studio, Brooklyn, NY
  • “Technical Instructors’ Exhibition”, Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery, New York, NY
  • “Cope” Rye Town Park, Rye, New York

2015

  • “Rawspace”, Superfine Miami at Art Basel, Miami, Florida
  • “Technical Instructors’ Exhibition”, Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery, New York, NY

2013

  • "Gensler Portrait Exhibition", Gensler, New York, New York
  • “Technical Instructors’ Exhibition”, Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery, New York, NY

2012

  • “Model to Monument Public Opening”, Riverside Park South, New York, NY

  • “The Nigerian Lawyers Association’s 2nd Annual Moma Art & Wine Mixer”,  Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY

  • “Model to Monument Midsize Exhibition”, Art Students League of New York, New York, NY

2011

  • “Group Show”, Townhouse Art Gallery, Park Slope, NY

  • “Technical Instructors’ Exhibition”, Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery, New York, NY

  • “Merit Scholarship Exhibition”, Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery, New York, NY

  • “Staffed”,  Manhattan Borough President Office, New York, NY

2010

  • “Technical Instructors’ Exhibition”, Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery, New York, NY

  • “Sculptors Alliance, Inc. 30th Anniversary Exhibit: Then and Now”, Tompkins Square Library Gallery, New York, NY

  • “Art Student Exhibition 2010” ISE Cultural Foundation, New York, NY

2009

  • “Technical Instructors’ Exhibition”, Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery, New York, NY

  • “Launch: A Group Expedition”, Rogue Space, New York, NY

  • “Wasted”, Don Hills, New York, NY

  • “Wasted: 2 Year Anniversary”, Don Hills, New York, NY

2008

  • “Technical Instructors’ Exhibition”, Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery, New York, NY


Installations

  • “Disposable Hero” Leonia Sculpture Garden, Leonia, NJ

  • “Cope” Riverside Park South, New York, NY(current location: Rye Town Park, Rye, New York)

  • “BioMask” (Collaborative) Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY

  • "Stone Pigeon" Greenpoint Sculpture Wall, Brooklyn, NY


Awards/ Residencies

  • Model to Monument Participant, Art Students League & New York City Parks Department, New York, NY 2012

  • Gerda Karr scholarship for sculptors 2010

  • Apprenticeship for Barney Hodes 2008

  • Art Students League of New York Barney Hodes Sculpture Class Monitor 2008

  • Touchstone Center for Crafts Studio Resident Assistant 2006

  • RPI PACE Competition 2006 Winner