Born in San Antonio, Texas, Gary-Paul Barbosa Prince is an American expressionistic artist and filmmaker who creates work laced with references to pop, religion, sexuality, politics, and folk art. He works in an variety of evolving styles creating imagery that challenges viewer’s personal, political and cultural sensibilities.
“Bring me the King and I will paint him, for if not, my art will make war with his kingdom.”
He is the founder of INFERNO Gallery, a contemporary fine art exhibition space in East Oakland he is one of the founding Board Members for BridgeMakerARTS ; a non-profit gallery and arts community center in Richmond, Ca. He also produces movies through his productions studio Swirlpop.
Through his work in digital media he has produced documentary films and video, developed learning content, and marketing strategies for leading brands in the creative how-to market, including: Adobe Press, Peachpit Press, New Riders, Apple Pro Training, KelbyMedia, Safari Books Online and Creative Edge.
He also founded and produced Pearson Education’s first and leading podcast network which produces learning podcasts on digital photography, web design, graphics, multimedia, video production and digital media inspiration.
PRESS:
“…a very compelling and disturbing painting.”
C.S. Soong
Host, Against the Grain
on KPFA 94.1 FM and kpfa.org
“Prince’s anxious-eyed military helmet looks toward a dismal, dangerous future.”
DeWitt Cheng
Art Critic
East Bay Express
“Powerful concept, title, and form. Very original.”
John Kurtyka
Artist – Educator
Works/San Jose news
“…his work takes deadly aim at the contemporary mix of sex, religion, and violence.”
Art Hazelwood
Artist
San Francisco Art Magazine
“Narco Supper” is a scathing sociopolitical portrait of greed, corruption, and lawlessness.”
Quiet Lunch Magazine
Art Basel 2012 Issue
Vice.com The Creator’s Project – American Gun Show Review
EDUCATION:
B.F.A. San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA.
A.I.C.A New York Studio Program, New York, NY
San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX