Gerardo Gonzalez received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from former University of Texas- Pan American and received a Master of Fine Arts from Pratt Institute. Some of his work has been exhibited locally and nationally. His work is created using a variety of metals and other mixed media. Awards/Exhibitions -2024 "Falling Leaves, Blooming Flower" permanent collection piece for the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum -2023 "Radical Jewelry Makeover" group exhibition in Brooklyn, NY -2022 "Treasure in Translation" group exhibition in Brooklyn, NY -2022 "The Big Find" group exhibition at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum in Bethel, Maine ​-2017 "Signs of Life" group exhibition at Facere Jewelry Art Gallery in Seattle, Washington ​-2017 "Heavy Metal" group exhibition at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in Building 92 in Brooklyn, NY ​-2016 "Arts & Crafts Design Award 2016" CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE -2016 "Niche Awards 2016" Silver with Stones, Online Competition -2014 "Peculiar Objects" group exhibition at Lorimoto, Brooklyn -2014 "MFA 2014" group exhibition at The Rubelle and Norman Schafler Gallery at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn -2013 "Artistaday.com" featured artist for a day -2013 "MFA Thesis Exhibition" at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn -2012 "MFA Student Exhibition" Group Exhibition at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn -2012 "Social Camouflage" Senior Exhibition at the University of Texas-Pan American fine arts gallery -2012 “Anatomical Structures” solo exhibition at the Weslaco Museum in Texas -2012 "Tattoo Art" group exhibition at La Pesca restaurant in Edinburg, Tx -2012 “Get to Know Me” group exhibition at the UTPA Fine Arts Gallery -2012 RISING EYES OF TEXAS 2012 – Juried Student Exhibition in Rockport, Tx - Participant -2011 Art Against Violence juried exhibition- University of Texas-Pan American - Participant -2011 "Rock Art Poster Show" group exhibition at La Pesca restaurant in Edinburg, Tx -2011 "Circus" group exhibition at Panini Cafe & Deli in Edinburg, Tx -2011 "Bleach Drawing Exhibit" group exhibition at Panini Cafe & Deli in Edinburg, Tx -2011 "Animalia" group exhibition at Quinta Mazatlan- Animal Refuge in McAllen, Tx -2011 "Interlocking Animals" solo exhibition, University of Texas-Pan American Library -2011 "Artzhibit" group exhibition at La Pesca restaurant in Edinburg, Tx -2011 "Japan Relief Show" group exhibition at La Pesca restaurant in Edinburg, Tx -2011 3rd Annual Juried Exhibition, Upper Valley Art League, Mission, TX- Honorable Mention -2010 Douglas Clark Sculpture Studio, McAllen, TX- Group Exhibition -2010 2nd Annual Juried Show, Upper Valley Art League, Mission, TX- Honorable Mention -2010 University of Texas-Pan American Green Works Art Show, Edinburg, TX- Group Exhibition -2009 1st Annual Juried Show, Upper Valley Art League, Mission, TX - Participant -2008 Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Art Competition, Harlingen, TX- First Place -2008 Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Art Competition, Mercedes, TX-Best of Show -2008 27th Annual Congressional Art Competition, Washington, D.C.- District Winner