Choco (Eduardo Roca)
Choco was born in the province of Santiago de Cuba. He is a graduate of the Escuela de Instructores de Arte (Art Instructor’s School) and the Escuela Nacional de Arte (National Art School). He is a prolific artist and teacher. There have been two crucial moments in Choco´s career. The first, when he was recognized as one of the leading figures of the rural movement in painting, which was significant in shaping the 70’s generation of Cuban artists. The second was his exploration of collagraphy in the 80s and early 90s, an achievement that has awarded him the distinction, master of collagraphy. He was one of the first Cuban artists invited to the United States to exhibit his work in 1980, after the 1959 Cuban revolution.
Choco has had a number of one-person exhibitions throughout the world since 1976, including: Cuba, Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Sweden, Japan, Paris, London, San Francisco, Germany, and the US. He is the recipient of the prestigious Grand Prize at the Triennial in Kochi Japan. Choco has participated in the Massachusetts College of Art and Design Master Artist Workshop, which culminated in solo art exhibition. His work is featured in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
Choco has had a number of one-person exhibitions throughout the world since 1976, including: Cuba, Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Sweden, Japan, Paris, London, San Francisco, Germany, and the US. He is the recipient of the prestigious Grand Prize at the Triennial in Kochi Japan. Choco has participated in the Massachusetts College of Art and Design Master Artist Workshop, which culminated in solo art exhibition. His work is featured in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
Catalog, Opening Pathways, Abriendo Caminos - Choco at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design
