The person I picked for Hispanic Heritage Month is someone very special to me, my great grandfather, Ramon Oviedo. My great grandfather is considered to be one of most important and influential artist in Dominican Republic. He was born in Barahona, Dominican Republic with humble beginnings, but was able to become known as the Captain of Expressionism. He had expressed himself through his murals and his paintings. Oviedo has done a lot for the art world in Dominican Republic. His nickname was the Dominican Picasso. My great grandfather had always been into art as youngster, he use to be a cartoonist in the advertising world. Once he worked with Mr. Reynaldo Muñiz who taught him some of his artistic techniques. He taught him how make geographical signs and maps, which then lead him to work with the Geographical Limits Commission of the Dominican Republic, and made geographical maps for the territory of Dominican Republic by hand.
His first ever exhibition took place in 1966 in Andre Santo Domingo Art Gallery in Dominican Republic. He did many more in artwork in Dominican Republic and abroad. In 2012 he presented in the Shanell Art Gallery his work titled "ExhiVision Enigma”. He had actually received many awards during his artist career. One of his awards was First Prize at the E León Jiménez contest in 1969. He also received the title “Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des,” which means "Significant contribution to the enrichment of the French culture,” by the Ministry of Culture and Communication in France. Ramon Oviedo also contributed artwork and paintings to represent the cultural group of Blacks and Hispanic people. He made a beautiful painting of Dr. Martin Luther King. His paintings always represented something meaningful and important that was happening in the world. My great grandfather Ramon Oviedo represented Dominican Republic heritage and culture for decades, and continues to do so after his passing on July 5,2015. His paintings are so meaningful and touching to me and to so many others. My great grandfather was able to express his feelings and thoughts through his artwork. His artwork is sought after worldwide
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