Ruben Ubiera

Ruben Ubiera, born on October 19, 1975, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is a contemporary artist renowned for his neo-figurative style. His artistic approach is characterized by a dynamic utilization of lines, influenced by graffiti techniques and aesthetics. Ubiera is recognized for his urban murals, mixed-media creations, and installations, which incorporate reclaimed objects and found artifacts. While his artistic style is often categorized as Postgraffism, he personally refers to it as urban-pop, drawing inspiration from his lifelong residence in bustling urban environments and the interaction between humans and their surroundings.

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At the age of 15, Ubiera’s family relocated to the Bronx, NY, where he was profoundly impacted by the surrounding graffiti art scene. However, it took him some time to fully appreciate its influence on his artistic journey. In his artistic endeavors, Ubiera endeavors to encapsulate essential elements of his past, present, and subjects through his skillful use of lines and forms. His body of work encompasses still-life and situational portraiture, but his primary focus lies in capturing the complexity of his immediate urban surroundings and the intricate range of human emotions. He achieves this through the utilization of bold and expressive lines, vibrant graphic color contrasts, and a fusion of youthful restlessness with intricate detail.

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Holyoke Health Center

Holyoke Health Center

Holyoke, MA

Acrylic and Aerosol on brick and concrete. A large scale community mural created for the great people of Holyoke Massachusetts- a town mostly comprised of Puerto Rican and Irish habitants. […]

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118 S Common St

118 S Common St

Lynn, MA
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50 Silsbee St

50 Silsbee St

Lynn, MA
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95 Munroe St

95 Munroe St

Lynn, MA
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