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Angel Davila

b.2000

Angel Davila (B. 2000, West New York, NJ) lives and works in Harlem , NY

Angel Davila is an interdisciplinary artist that addresses the complexities and discrimination living with HIV in social spaces specifically in digital dating platforms and medical landscapes. Self taught (2018) Angel’s studio practice expands beyond many artistic disciplines including traditional animation, Digital programing , 2D and Sculptural painting. Studied illustration from New Jersey City University 2020) Angel would go on to have two solo shows “Dreaming of Magenta” , Greenhive Gallery, NJ (2021) and “Soupa De Puta” , All Street Gallery, NY. (2023). Published by Remington Review Literary Magazine as spotlighted Artists (2021-2024). “Artists To look out for” Mag 20/20 Online Magazine 2020 as a honorary featured Artist (2023). Angel currently is enrolled in the CFA program in New York Academy of Art.

I Feel Nauseous
TVMA
Untitled
I want to Live forever
U=U
Reclining Hermaphordite
Orbit
1 
Imagining life with HIV through humor and fantasy. inspire by modern animation , Historical Queer media, and coping with HIV, the visual artist highlights the stigma within those who live with the virus. Navigating through the complexities of companionship to HIV discrimination within online dating spaces and medical landscapes.
Contact

ÁNGEL G. DAVILA
Visual Artist | Educator | Independent Art Consultant
Email: Artist.angeldavila@gmail.com
Phone: (201) 598-0876
Instagram: @Angelgdans

AWARDS & HONORS

  • New York Academy Merit Scholarship (2025)
  • SVA (school of visual Arts) Residency Program Grantee (2023)

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

  • 2023: Solo Exhibition: "Sopa de Puta", All Street Gallery, East Village, NY (upcoming)
  • 2021: Group Exhibition, The Factory, ACIPIX Studios, Union City, NJ
  • 2020: Movie Cameo, "If You See Something," Avram Film LLC Production, Brooklyn, NY
  • 2020: Solo Exhibition: "Dreaming of Magenta", Greenhive Gallery, Union City, NJ
  • 2019: Fall Exhibition, Fable Jones Studios, Brooklyn, NY
  • 2019: Group Exhibition, Van Der Plas Gallery: Ultra Local, Manhattan, NY
  • 2019: Group Exhibition, Art Attack: ESKFF Group Show, Jersey City, NJ
  • 2019: Solo Exhibition: "Slow Burn: Anywhere But Here", The Canvas Gallery, Chelsea, NY
  • 2019: Solo Exhibition: "Slow Burn: Portraits & Sobering Truths", Brooklyn, NY

SELECTED RESIDENCIES

  • 2021: Artist in Residence, Greenhive Gallery Studios, Union City, NJ
  • 2020: Artist in Residence, Jersey City Studios, Jersey City, NJ
  • 2018-2019: Artist in Residence, Eskaff, Mana Contemporary, Jersey City, NJ
  • 2023: SVA Residency Program Grantee

PRESS & PUBLICATIONS

  • 2022: "Now What", Fable Jones Studios, Brooklyn, NY
  • 2021: Artist Interview, Daily Hudson Newspaper, West New York, NJ
  • 2021: Artist Interview, Art+ Type Magazine, Brooklyn, NY (Issue 2, Pages 51-52)
  • 2020: Art+ Type Magazine, Brooklyn, NY (Issue 1, Pages 20-21)
  • 2020: Mag 20/20 Online Gallery, Los Angeles, CA (Issue 2)
  • 2021: Okey Cool Magazine, New York, NY (Pages 32-34)
  • 2020: Mixed Mag Online Gallery, Issue 6
  • 2020: Reington Review: Summer Issue, Bronx, NY (Pages 47-48)
  • 2020: Art For NYC, Online Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
  • 2020: Reington Review: Fall Issue, Bronx, NY (Cover Art)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Studio Assistant & Artist Collaborations

  • 2022-2023: Studio Assistant for Quealisha Wood, Brooklyn, NY
    • Assisted in tapestry fabrication and art handling for exhibitions.
    • Prepared invoices, handled transportation, and coordinated meetings.

Co-Curator & Arts Organization

  • 2021: Co-Curator, The Factory Gallery, Union City, NJ
    • Managed group exhibitions and curatorial duties for gallery shows.

Founder & Educator

  • 2020-2023: Founder & Organizer, Figure Drawing Tuesdays, Greenhive Studios & Guttenberg Arts, NJ
    • Developed and managed figure drawing sessions and led weekly art workshops.

Independent Consultant & Artist Mentor

  • 2020-2023: Teaching Artist & Independent Arts Consultant, Greenhive Studios, Union City, NJ
    • Provided individual instruction in oil painting, curating exhibitions, and supporting art practice for emerging artists.

Design & Collaboration

  • 2021: Designer for Jackson McGoldrick (Jax), Drag Race Season 15 Contestant
    • Assisted in design work for performance costumes and branding.
  • 2023 Lead Costume seamstress for Buddha Mei - Churng Goh Music video

Design and mockup customs